PAM-Active Directory Consultant

Job Title: Password Management Consultant (Active Directory Specialist)

Job Summary:
We are seeking a detail-oriented and technically skilled Password Management Assistant with a specialization in Active Directory to support our IT Privilege Account Management team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing and securing privileged account passwords within our Active Directory environment, ensuring compliance with security policies, and providing technical support to users. This role involves handling password-related issues, implementing best practices, and maintaining the integrity of our password management system.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Password Management:
   Administer and manage service account passwords within the Active Directory environment.
   Enforce password policies and ensure compliance with company security standards.
   Monitor and maintain the privilege account management system, ensuring its effectiveness and reliability.
2. User Support:
   Provide technical support to users regarding password-related issues, including configuring passwords in services, providing encrypted passwords, and resolving connectivity issues in the privilege account management system.
   Assist users in understanding and adhering to privilege account management processes and best practices.
   Conduct regular training sessions for users on password security and management.
3. System Security:
   Implement and manage multi-factor authentication (MFA) solutions to enhance password security.
   Monitor for unauthorized access attempts and take appropriate action to mitigate security risks.
   Conduct regular security audits to ensure privilege account management practices are robust and compliant.
4. Policy and Procedure Development:
   Assist in the development and updating of privilege account management policies and procedures.
   Document and maintain standard operating procedures for privilege account management tasks.
   Stay updated on industry best practices and emerging trends in password security.
5. Technical Administration:
   Manage and configure password policies within the privilege account management system and align them with Active Directory password management settings.
   Ensure secure storage and transmission of passwords using encryption and other security measures.
   Assist in the integration of privilege account management tools and software with existing systems.
6. Incident Response:
   Respond to and resolve privilege account-related security incidents and breaches.
   Work with the IT Privilege Access management team to investigate and mitigate any potential threats to password security.
   Maintain logs and documentation of incidents and resolutions.

Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field.
Experience: Minimum of 3 to 4 years of experience in IT security or system administration with a focus on password management in Active Directory environments.
Certifications: Relevant certifications such as Microsoft Certified: Identity and Access Administrator Associate are preferred.

Skills:
Strong knowledge of Active Directory administration and Group Policy management.
Proficiency in password management tools and MFA solutions.
Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Detail-oriented with a strong focus on security.

Company Industry:

• IT - Software Services

Department / Functional Area:

• Corporate Planning
• Consulting
• M&A

Keywords:

• PAM-Active Directory Consultant