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Active Directory (AD) is a centralized identity and network resource management service developed by Microsoft, integrated into Windows Server operating systems. It manages users, groups, computers, applications, and security policies within a corporate network. Through a domain-based architecture, AD facilitates user and machine authentication and authorization, while providing a hierarchical structure to organize resources. It integrates features such as DNS, Group Policies (GPO), and integration with cloud services like Azure Active Directory. AD is essential for professional environments where efficient management of access rights, security, and resources is paramount.

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Job VacancyIT Infrastructure Engineer

Nexus Jobs Limited
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US$65k-90k
New York, United States of America
Infrastructure Engineer New York For this role you will need to have at least 5 to 7 years hands-on proven expertise as an Infrastructure Engineer. This role is key towards promoting and representing IT practices and requires an in-depth knowledge of Apple MAC (iOS), and its supporting desktop applications. Equally essential is a solid understanding and technical awareness of user collaboration tools for conference and video support, messaging, desktop and mobile telephony, asset management tools, file sharing protocols, user permissions and folder administration. Key Responsibilities: Support employees and their (Mac) OS X clients, incl. web-based systems, Microsoft O365 (SharePoint, Email, Teams, OneDrive, Word, Excel, Powerpoint etc.) Responsible for maintenance and upkeep of our backup Infrastructure, including daily backups for applications, laptops, servers and other designated backup hardware. Responsibility for monitoring,response and audit on all NY based systems. Active representation and participation in weekly Change Management meetings. Responsible for IT new starter training and inductions. Maintain all aspects of IT security systems, including access control, alarm systems. Maintenance and upkeep of network management systems (Meraki). Collaborate with global IT colleagues to manage global application deployments, updates to desktop, patch deployments and system updates. Manage daily user related issues and/or risks and escalate as appropriate. Ensure adequate stock levels of critical components are checked weekly, and stock related documents updated, and ordered. Provide timely report to Senior IT management and key stakeholders on progress of dedicated tasks, or on-going activities, by updating weekly focus report. Main Skills Apple MAC Certification an advantage. Microsoft Office 2008+ support essential. MAC OSX Server administration desired. Active Directory administration essential. Azure system administration essential. Adobe application support (Photoshop, Indesign etc), an advantage Exposure to JAMF Mobile Device Management (MDM) an advantage. Microsoft O365 / Azure support an advantage. Exposure to backup applications an advantage (Druva). Prior experience in supporting 100+ employees an advantage. Mobile Device support (iPhone, iPad and MacBook's) essential The Client is based in downtown New York USA. Salary is circa $65K - $90K. Please send your CV to us in Word format along with your salary and availability.
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