Active Directory ExpertWe are looking for a freelance Dutch speaking Active Directory Expert to join the European Active Directory (AD) Domain Administrator Support Team based in Ghent.Main ResponsibilitiesProviding timely and efficient support for assigned operationsTroubleshooting AD / LDAP authentication and authorization issuesAssisting in the management and support of DNS service and name resolution issues and requestsAssisting in the management and support of the Certificate Authority ServiceFacilitating an advisory role on application SSOs using AD Federated ServicesSupporting L1 and L2 teams with AD related issues and inquiriesMonitoring and auditing the complete AD environmentImplementing AD security measuresMaking sure Domain Controllers are running the latest version of WindowsImplementing business-driven changes and integrating AD management tools, services and applicationsAnalyzing the current AD environment to identify technical and operational challenges and proposing solutions for improvementContinuously seeking opportunities to improve the existing AD architectureIndependently leading large-scale AD and Identity Management projectsCollaborating with senior staff to resolve escalated, complex incidentsHandling communications between the EU and Global AD leadersMaking sure European and Global AD tasks and requests are being actionedRequirementsMinimum of 8 years of IT and business/industry work experienceAt least 2 years of experience with managing large scale Active Directory environments and related servicesHands-on experience with AD Domain migrations and Domain Controller installations, configurations and upgradesSolid ITIL service management & SLA reporting experienceExperience in managing 3rd parties and vendorsGood understanding of Enterprise Architecture, Information architecture and Infrastructures/solutions architectureKnowledge about leading infrastructure products and vendorHigh level of personal integrity, and the ability to professionally handle confidential mattersExcellent written and verbal communication skills; interpersonal and collaborative skillsAbility to translate business goals requirements into technical and service specificationsFluent in Dutch, this is an absolute must