Active Directory & Entra ID (AzureAD) SME / Lead

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Accenture in the Philippines is a pioneer in Accenture’s global delivery network. Over the past 30 years, we have expanded our capabilities to become a powerhouse company providing end-to-end technology and business services. As part of Accenture’s global footprint in over 120 countries, covering 40-plus industries, we have been working with the biggest companies in the country and around the globe.

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Summary: We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Active Directory and Entra ID (Azure AD) Subject Matter Expert to lead the operations, platform management, and optimization of hybrid identity infrastructure.

Roles & Responsibilities:

Serve as the primary SME for all things related to Active Directory (on-premises) and Entra ID (Azure AD).

Lead and support hybrid identity design, architecture, integration, and lifecycle management.

Implement and manage identity governance, role-based access control (RBAC), conditional access policies, and Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) in Entra ID.

Administer and maintain Group Policy Objects (GPOs), organizational units (OUs), DNS, and replication in a multi-domain/multi-site AD environment.

Troubleshoot and resolve complex identity-related issues including replication failures, domain trust issues, and authentication problems.

Perform assessments and hardening of identity infrastructure against security best practices.\

Collaborate with security teams to implement Zero Trust principles and identity protection measures.

Support identity lifecycle automation, provisioning/deprovisioning workflows, and integration with HRIS or ITSM systems.

Provide technical documentation, training, and mentoring to junior team members.

Participate in incident response, audits, and compliance activities related to identity and access management (IAM).

Required Skills:

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience).

5+ years of experience with Active Directory administration in large enterprise environments.

3+ years of experience with Azure AD / Entra ID, including conditional access, PIM, and identity governance.

Deep understanding of hybrid identity, Kerberos, LDAP, SAML, OAuth, and OpenID Connect.

Strong PowerShell scripting skills for automation and reporting.

Good to Have Skills:

Experience with Microsoft Entra ID Governance, Microsoft Defender for Identity, and Microsoft Identity Manager (MIM) is a plus

Additional Information:

The candidate should have minimum 4 years of experience in Managed Azure Security Services/ Microsoft Active Directory

This position is based at our Manila office.

Additional Requirements:

Must be willing to work on a shifting schedule at our Cubao office (hybrid set-up)

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What’s in it for you?

Competitive Total Rewards (Compensation, Performance Bonus, 13th Month Pay, Day 1 HMO & Life Insurance Coverage)

Expanded maternity leave up to 120 days*

Expanded paternity leave up to 30 days*

Flexible Working Arrangements*

Healthy and Encouraging Work Environment

Company-sponsored trainings like upskilling and certification

Employee Stock Purchase Pan

Loyalty and Christmas Gift

Inclusion and Diversity Benefits

Car and housing plan*

Terms & Conditions apply

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