Active Directory Architect & Level 3 Datacenter Administrator

Active Directory Architect & Level 3 Datacenter Administrator

Amsterdam,Netherlands

Permanent

Skills

Architect

Administrator

Level 3

Active Directory

Datacenter

Job Description

Job Title: Active Directory Architect & Level 3 Datacenter Administrator

Reporting to (Job Title): Service Delivery Manager

Location: Utrecht and Den Hague, Netherlands

The Active Directory Architect & Level 3 Datacenter Administrator is a dual-role position

responsible for designing, managing, and optimizing the organization's Active Directory

infrastructure, while also providing advanced (Level 3) support and administration for Windows

Server environments. This position plays a critical role in ensuring that the directory services,

identity management, and server infrastructure are secure, highly available, and scalable. The ideal

candidate will have a strong understanding of both Active Directory architecture and Windows

server administration, including troubleshooting complex issues, managing migrations, and

implementing new technologies.

Main Activities and Responsibilities

Active Directory Architect:

▪ Design and implement a scalable, secure, and highly available Active Directory infrastructure,

including AD DS, AD FS, DNS, and DHCP.

▪ Lead the integration of on-premises Active Directory with cloud environments such as Azure AD.

▪ Develop, maintain, and enforce Group Policies to ensure compliance and security best practices.

▪ Plan and execute Active Directory upgrades, consolidations, and migrations across various

business units.

▪ Ensure security hardening of Active Directory environments, including auditing, monitoring, and

implementing access controls.

▪ Develop and document disaster recovery strategies for Active Directory services, including

backup and recovery solutions.

▪ Provide expertise in troubleshooting advanced Active Directory and identity-related issues,

ensuring minimal downtime and disruptions.

▪ Mentor and support junior engineers on Active Directory management and best practices.

Level-3 Datacenter Administrator:

▪ Serve as the escalation point for complex Windows Server-related incidents and outages,

providing expert troubleshooting and resolution.

▪ Administer and maintain Windows Server environments (2016/2019/2022), ensuring their

performance, security, and availability.

▪ Manage virtualized server environments using Hyper-V, VMware, or cloud-based solutions

(AWS, Azure).

▪ Oversee server patching, upgrades, and routine maintenance activities to keep the infrastructure

up to date and secure.

▪ Implement server backup strategies and ensure data integrity through regular testing of backup

and disaster recovery solutions.

▪ Monitor and optimize server performance, addressing bottlenecks and performance issues

proactively.

▪ Automate administrative tasks using PowerShell or other scripting languages to improve

operational efficiency.

▪ Lead infrastructure projects, including server consolidations, upgrades, and new

implementations.

▪ Knowledge on storage, backup and restore technologies.

Experience

• Excellent communication and internal personal skills. Proficiency in Dutch and English is must.

• Experience working with public sector.

• Proficiency in PowerShell or other scripting languages for automation.

• Proven experience as a Windows and Azure Administrator or similar role in a heavily Hyper-V

virtualized environment

• Relevant Microsoft Certifications are a plus.