We are currently looking for a consultant to support our Active Directory migration project starting in November. Below is the job description outlining the key responsibilities and required qualifications for this role.
Key responsibilities
- Develop a structured protocol to efficiently inventory the current Active Directory (AD) environment.
- Validate the accuracy and relevance of inventory data to support planning for the upcoming migration.
- Facilitate effective communication with stakeholders by organizing data collection and identifying key information.
- Provide regular updates on inventory progress and proactively flag risks or issues.
- Contribute to the proof of concept to ensure uninterrupted application access and a smooth migration experience for end users, using tools such as Quest Migrator Pro and Quest On Demand Migration.
- Assist in designing the future AD architecture to consolidate multiple forests and domains into a unified structure (e.g., simplifying group nesting, consolidating GPOs).
- Execute the migration of users, groups, computers, and other AD objects using Quest tools.
- Administer and maintain the AD infrastructure, including domain controllers, Group Policies, Organizational Units (OUs), and AD-integrated applications.
- Collaborate with internal teams and external vendors to minimize business impact during migration.
- Create and maintain comprehensive technical documentation covering design, implementation, and training.
Required skills & qualifications
- Strong scripting and automation skills for interacting with AD and Entra ID.
- Hands-on experience with Active Directory migrations is highly desirable.
- Proven expertise with Quest migration tools and AD management.
- Familiarity with Quest tools such as Enterprise Reporter and GPO Admin is a plus.
- Ability to independently define strategies and drive implementation.
- Skilled at simplifying complex tasks and providing clear status updates.
- Knowledge of Entra ID is a strong asset, given the hybrid identity setup.
- Understanding of Exchange and Exchange Online is a plus.
- Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities.
- Strong communication skills in both French (B2) and English (B2), essential for stakeholder engagement and documentation.
