Leads the technical design, roadmap, and strategic direction for the Group’s Microsoft Cloud, Directory Services, and systems-related technical capabilities.
* Function as team lead for Active Directory / Entra ID / Windows environment, provide oversight on daily activities to set priorities, function as mentor, help with problem escalation, and communicate significant problems or issues to management
* Provide design and architecture guidance regarding projects and incidents associated with Active Directory / Windows topics for messaging administrators, programmers, web developers, network security engineers, database analysts, network managers, and implementation teams.
* Participate in the identification of vulnerabilities and their mitigation
* Participate in the analysis and redesign of existing infrastructure systems and services
* Participate in the analysis, design and implementation of future infrastructure systems and services
* Create and maintain documentation on SOPs and System Design
* Research, evaluate, recommend and implement new systems technologies
* Perform capacity planning, upgrades and expansion of Active Directory environment
* Maintain effective communications with vendors, peers and clients in support of assigned projects
* Effectively coordinates project efforts so that deliverables are met within the appropriate timeframe and budget constraints or budget estimates.
* Documentation of technical work is required with every project and technical standard
* Strong English communication skills, both written and spoken
* Provide technical direction to vendor on complex firewall changes
* Regular communications with hotel and corporate teams and vendors are required (both verbal and email)
* Projects and meetings are multinational and this position requires attendance outside of normal working hours
* Planning and multi-tasking is a requirement of this position, since this position typically is lead for several concurrent projects
* Communicate with hotel teams regarding outstanding tasks and deliverables and assist in maintaining the defined timeline
* Participate in training and vendor activities concerning new technology and solutions
Skills and Desired Experience:
The individual should be familiar with standard operating procedures and best practices in the listed technology areas, and rely on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals:
* Windows Server and Active Directory Architecture
* Windows Server and Active Directory Security
* Active Directory integrated applications
* Entra ID / Azure AD
* DNS services • DHCP services • NTP services
* Microsoft 365 and Office 365 configuration, management, oversight
* File and Print services
* Auditing technologies and tools, and provide reports, as needed
* Auditing and security policies and procedures
* SCCM and WSUS, for both servers and desktops
* Virtualization • Firewalls
* High Availability / Disaster Recovery Design Concepts
* n-Tier infrastructure
* Cloud Networking Familiarity: VPCs, subnets, load balancers, DNS, and connectivity options (VPN, Direct Connect).
* Integration with Legacy Systems: Designing solutions that integrate with on-premises or legacy systems and managing data flows between different environments.
* Performance and Cost Optimization: Expertise in designing cost-efficient solutions while meeting performance requirements.
Experience required
* 7+ years hands‑on experience in Windows / Active Directory environments
* 4+ years hands‑on experience in a complex architectural environment
* Experience in Windows Server / Active Directory, and related services
* Auditing methodologies
* Security methodologies
* Virtualization methodologies
* Firewalls and tiered environment methodologies
* High Availability and Disaster Recovery methodologies
* BS in a technology field. Equivalent experience can be substituted on a year-to-year basis.
* Manage various technical team activities in coordination with their respective managers
* Work constructively with internal MOHG teams and sub‑contract partners
* No direct managerial supervision responsibilities
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