MONTREAL [Hybrid] - Senior Active Directory Engineer
Top Benefits
About the role
About the Company:
As the founding entity of RAINBOW PARTNERS, Quanteam is a consulting firm specializing in Banking, Finance, and Financial Services. Guided by our core values of closeness, teamwork, diversity, and excellence, our team of 1,000 expert consultants, representing 35 different nationalities, collaborates across 10 international offices: Paris, Lyon, New York, Montreal, London, Brussels, Geneva, Lisbon, Porto, and Casablanca.
We are currently seeking a Senior Active Directory Engineer to join one of our clients in the financial sector, a major international bank based in Montreal.
Role Overview:
You will be part of a global infrastructure team responsible for maintaining and enhancing enterprise identity services. This position is focused on Level 3 support and engineering of Active Directory platforms, contributing to both operational stability and strategic projects. As part of a distributed team, you will collaborate with colleagues in North America, Europe, and Asia. The role offers opportunities to engage in global initiatives, security enhancements, and modernization efforts across a complex Windows infrastructure environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide Level 3 operational support for the Active Directory environment in the AMER region
- Participate in global infrastructure projects, including system upgrades and security improvements
- Contribute to the administration and optimization of over 300 Windows-based servers
- Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues related to Active Directory and ADFS
- Collaborate with international teams on technical initiatives and standardization efforts
- Implement automation and scripting solutions using PowerShell
- Ensure compliance with global IT policies and security standards
- Participate in the maintenance of core services such as DNS, DHCP, LDAP, and certificate authorities
- Maintain accurate documentation and contribute to process improvements
Required Skills and Qualifications:
Technical Skills
- Expertise in Active Directory, ADFS, and Windows Server administration
- Strong scripting skills using PowerShell for automation and support tasks
- Solid understanding of DNS, DHCP, DFS, SCOM, SCCM, and backup/restore tools
- Familiarity with Azure Active Directory and Microsoft 365 environments
- Experience with LDAP, PKI, and patching mechanisms in enterprise settings
Professional Experience
- 5+ years in a Windows infrastructure or identity services role within a complex, regulated, or global environment
- Demonstrated ability to analyze, troubleshoot, and resolve issues independently
- Experience working in agile or collaborative environments is a plus
Soft Skills
- Analytical, detail-oriented, and proactive in identifying improvement areas
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Team-oriented mindset with a sense of ownership and accountability
- Ability to work across time zones and with global teams
Working Environment:
- Hybrid model: 2–3 days per week on-site in Montreal
- Candidate must be based in Montreal or willing to relocate
- Languages: Fluency in English required; French is an asset
MONTREAL [Hybrid] - Senior Active Directory Engineer
Top Benefits
About the role
About the Company:
As the founding entity of RAINBOW PARTNERS, Quanteam is a consulting firm specializing in Banking, Finance, and Financial Services. Guided by our core values of closeness, teamwork, diversity, and excellence, our team of 1,000 expert consultants, representing 35 different nationalities, collaborates across 10 international offices: Paris, Lyon, New York, Montreal, London, Brussels, Geneva, Lisbon, Porto, and Casablanca.
We are currently seeking a Senior Active Directory Engineer to join one of our clients in the financial sector, a major international bank based in Montreal.
Role Overview:
You will be part of a global infrastructure team responsible for maintaining and enhancing enterprise identity services. This position is focused on Level 3 support and engineering of Active Directory platforms, contributing to both operational stability and strategic projects. As part of a distributed team, you will collaborate with colleagues in North America, Europe, and Asia. The role offers opportunities to engage in global initiatives, security enhancements, and modernization efforts across a complex Windows infrastructure environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide Level 3 operational support for the Active Directory environment in the AMER region
- Participate in global infrastructure projects, including system upgrades and security improvements
- Contribute to the administration and optimization of over 300 Windows-based servers
- Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues related to Active Directory and ADFS
- Collaborate with international teams on technical initiatives and standardization efforts
- Implement automation and scripting solutions using PowerShell
- Ensure compliance with global IT policies and security standards
- Participate in the maintenance of core services such as DNS, DHCP, LDAP, and certificate authorities
- Maintain accurate documentation and contribute to process improvements
Required Skills and Qualifications:
Technical Skills
- Expertise in Active Directory, ADFS, and Windows Server administration
- Strong scripting skills using PowerShell for automation and support tasks
- Solid understanding of DNS, DHCP, DFS, SCOM, SCCM, and backup/restore tools
- Familiarity with Azure Active Directory and Microsoft 365 environments
- Experience with LDAP, PKI, and patching mechanisms in enterprise settings
Professional Experience
- 5+ years in a Windows infrastructure or identity services role within a complex, regulated, or global environment
- Demonstrated ability to analyze, troubleshoot, and resolve issues independently
- Experience working in agile or collaborative environments is a plus
Soft Skills
- Analytical, detail-oriented, and proactive in identifying improvement areas
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Team-oriented mindset with a sense of ownership and accountability
- Ability to work across time zones and with global teams
Working Environment:
- Hybrid model: 2–3 days per week on-site in Montreal
- Candidate must be based in Montreal or willing to relocate
- Languages: Fluency in English required; French is an asset