I&C Active Directory and Cloud Services Engineer

Job description

The Active DirectoryCloud System Engineer has responsibilities to implement, configure and maintain the IAMS instance of Active Directory and our Cloud Infrstructre. This individual will assist to manage end-to-end aspects of the services including but not limited to production infrastrcture deployment, troubleshooting, standards, vendor management, and day to day configuration. Other responsibilities include driving stability, disaster recovery, monitoring along with the resolution of incidents and problems, maintenance support, application platform change control, and automation of processes and procedures. This individual will work closely with other teams within EY to drive technology standards and consistency across IT Services.

 
EY Technology:

Technology has always been at the heart of what we do and deliver at EY. We need technology to keep an organization the size of ours working efficiently. We have 250,000 people in more than 140 countries, all of whom rely on secure technology to be able to do their job every single day.  Everything from the laptops we use, to the ability to work remotely on our mobile devices and connecting our people and our clients, to enabling hundreds of internal tools and external solutions delivered to our clients.  Technology solutions are integrated in the client services we deliver and is key to us being more innovative as an organization.

 

EY Technology supports our technology needs through three business units:

 

Client Technology (CT) - focuses on developing new technology services for our clients. It enables EY to identify new technology-based opportunities faster, and pursue those opportunities more rapidly.

 

Enterprise Workplace Technology (EWT) – EWT supports our Core Business Services functions and will deliver fit-for-purpose technology infrastructure at the cheapest possible cost for quality services. EWT will also support our internal technology needs by focusing on a better user experience.

 

Information Security (Info Sec) - Info Sec prevents, detects, responds and mitigates cyber-risk, protecting EY and client data, and our information management systems.  

The opportunity

This individual will support and manage all end-to-end aspects of the Active Directory and Cloud service. This will include building infrastructure, deploying servers and configuration changes to the environment. Other responsibilities include driving stability including resolution of incidents and problems, maintenance and support, application platform change control, and automation of processes and procedures. This individual will work closely with other teams within EY to drive technology standards and consistency across IT Services.

 

Your key responsibilities

* Ability to make key decisions as they relate to service disruptions and problems

* Ability to work well within a multi-disciplinary team structure, but also independently

* Ability to work with 3rd party vendors (Microsoft) for escalation of service issues

* Demonstrates analytical and systematic approach to problem solving.

* Ability to plan, schedule and monitor work activities in order to meet time and quality targets.

* Ability to rapidly absorb new technical information, business acumen, and apply it effectively.

* Good appreciation of wider field of information systems, its use in relevant employment areas and how it relates to business activities

 

Skills and attributes for success

* Degree in Computer Science or related discipline or equivalent work experience

* Fluent in English language - written and verbal

* ITIL Foundation Certification

* Flexibility in scheduling with a willingness to work extra non-standard hours on occasion

* Ability to deal efficiently with escalations and difficult situations such as restoring services, and  

  people under pressure

* Ability to work well within a multi-disciplinary, multi-cultural team structure, but also  

   independently

* Strong interpersonal and verbal and written communication skills

* Ability to meet agreed deadlines with demonstrable productivity

* Some travel may be required based on project or operational needs

 

To qualify for the role you must have

Minimum 5 to 7 years of experience in similar role.

Ideally, you’ll also have

Certifications in Active Directory and Cloud Infrastructures and understanding of core Microsoft technologies. A plus would be experience with PowerBroker, Ping Directory, Splunk and Active Roles Server.

What we look for

The Active Directory/Cloud Infrastructure Engineer has responsibilities to implement, configure, manage and troubleshoot issues within the environment. This will include working closely with other teams to deploy new technologies, enhancements and maintain a stable infrastructure.

What working at EY offers

We offer a competitive remuneration package where you’ll be rewarded for your individual and team performance. Our comprehensive Total Rewards package includes support for flexible working and career development, and with FlexEY you can select benefits that suit your needs, covering holidays, health and well-being, insurance, savings and a wide range of discounts, offers and promotions. Plus, we offer:

 
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Support, coaching and feedback from some of the most engaging colleagues around

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Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career

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The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that’s right for you

 

EY is committed to being an inclusive employer and we are happy to consider flexible working arrangements. We strive to achieve the right balance for our people, enabling us to deliver excellent client service whilst allowing you to build your career without sacrificing your personal priorities. While our client-facing professionals can be required to travel regularly, and at times be based at client sites, our flexible working arrangements can help you to achieve a lifestyle balance.

 
About EY

As a global leader in assurance, tax, transaction and advisory services, we’re using the finance products, expertise and systems we’ve developed to build abetter working world. That starts with a culture that believes in giving you the training, opportunities andcreativefreedom to make things better.Whenever you join, however long you stay, theexceptionalEY experience lasts a lifetime.And with a commitment to hiring and developing the most passionate people, we’ll make our ambition to be the best employer by 2020 a reality.

 

If you can confidently demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible.

 

Make your mark.

 

EY, an equal employment opportunity employer (Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Disabled), values the diversity of our workforce and the knowledge of our people.