Senior Security Engineer - Active Directory
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Senior Security Engineer (Active Directory & Entra ID)
About the Role
Our client needs a Senior Security Engineer to secure and strengthen a highly complex enterprise Active Directory environment. You will work across on-premises AD, Domain Controllers and Entra ID, and lead security remediation across BAU and project work.
We welcome applications from across New Zealand and from offshore candidates looking to relocate to New Zealand. The successful applicant must be based in Auckland, so relocation is required before starting. This role is not available as a remote-only position. It is hybrid, with 2 to 3 days onsite each week and flexibility to come in when needed.
- Location: Auckland (open to applicants across NZ and offshore; relocation to Auckland required)
- Working Arrangement: Hybrid, 2 to 3 days onsite per week
About the Role
Our client needs a Senior Security Engineer to secure and strengthen a highly complex enterprise Active Directory environment. You will work across on-premises AD, Domain Controllers and Entra ID, and lead security remediation across BAU and project work.
- Manage and secure multiple AD domains, forests and Domain Controllers at enterprise scale
- Extend and secure identity across on-prem AD and Entra ID
- Automate administration and reporting with PowerShell
- Join the on-call roster after six months (about one week in six, never alone)
- Extensive Active Directory experience in a large enterprise, covering both on-premises and cloud
- Strong Domain Controller management expertise (20+ Domain Controllers)
- Strong Entra ID (Azure AD) knowledge and architecture skills
- Strong PowerShell scripting skills
- Openness to learning new tools and languages (eg. Terraform)
We welcome applications from across New Zealand and from offshore candidates looking to relocate to New Zealand. The successful applicant must be based in Auckland, so relocation is required before starting. This role is not available as a remote-only position. It is hybrid, with 2 to 3 days onsite each week and flexibility to come in when needed.
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Who is hiring for the Senior Security Engineer - Active Directory role?
Recruit IT is hiring for the Senior Security Engineer - Active Directory position, a Shazamme client. Apply directly on the employer's career site.
Where is the Senior Security Engineer - Active Directory job located?
The Senior Security Engineer - Active Directory role with Recruit IT is based in Auckland, NZ. The role is hybrid-friendly.
Is the Senior Security Engineer - Active Directory role remote?
Yes — the Senior Security Engineer - Active Directory position at Recruit IT is hybrid. Candidates based in NZ are preferred.
What does the Senior Security Engineer - Active Directory role pay?
Recruit IT lists the Senior Security Engineer - Active Directory role at NZD 150,000–160,000 per year.
Is the Senior Security Engineer - Active Directory role full-time or contract?
This is a full time position at Recruit IT.
What experience level is the Senior Security Engineer - Active Directory role?
The Senior Security Engineer - Active Directory position is aimed at senior-level candidates.
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