IT Specialist (Active Directory Decomission, Entra ID Migration)

We are looking for an experienced IT Professional specializing in Active Directory decommissioning and Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD) migration to join our team. The role involves leading a critical migration project, ensuring a smooth transition from legacy on-premises infrastructure to a modern cloud-based identity and access management environment. You will collaborate closely with application owners, infrastructure teams, and stakeholders to optimize Microsoft 365 and Azure services, implement security best practices, and drive automation.

This position requires residency within the EU.

Responsibilities

• Decommission Active Directory servers and ensure all services and users rely solely on Entra ID.
• Support migration to Entra ID, including identity, access, and governance configurations.
• Assist application owners in removing dependencies on Active Directory, including file servers and other legacy systems.
• Migrate Windows-based applications to new Windows servers or workstations.
• Perform post-decommission cleanup in Entra ID, including users, groups, roles, applications, service principals, emails, SharePoint sites, and related resources.
• Administer and optimize Microsoft 365 services, including Exchange Online, Teams, and SharePoint Online.
• Implement security best practices using Microsoft Defender and related tools.
• Develop automation scripts and Infrastructure-as-Code solutions using PowerShell and Terraform.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to document processes, ensure compliance, and maintain system integrity.

Requirements

• Proven experience in Active Directory decommissioning and migration to Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD).
• Strong knowledge of Entra ID, including conditional access, identity protection, and governance.
• Hands-on experience with Intune, Exchange Online, Microsoft Teams, and SharePoint Online.
• Expertise in Windows Server administration, patching, and troubleshooting.
• Proficiency in automation and scripting for infrastructure tasks (PowerShell, Terraform).
• Understanding of security standards and compliance in Microsoft environments.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with application owners and stakeholders to remove legacy dependencies.

Nice to Have

• Experience with Microsoft Defender and advanced security configurations.
• Previous involvement in large-scale Microsoft 365 or Azure migration projects.
• Strong documentation and communication skills.