Microsoft Services Administrator at Old Mutual Kenya

Job Description

The Tenant and Active Directory Admin will be responsible for managing the Microsoft Office 365, Azure Tenant and Active Directory environments for Old Mutual Africa. The Admin will be responsible for performing administration and maintenance tasks, ensuring compliance with security policies and standards, supporting integration of shared applications across the organization's Active Directory, and managing Azure changes in a non-disruptive way. He /She will be expected to drive the single Active Directory strategy for OMAR, working very closely with in country active directory teams.

Key Responsibilities:

• Administer and maintain the Azure Tenant and Active Directory environments, ensuring that all systems and configs are up to date and secure 
• Explore and implement automation with Azure and Active Directory to increase efficiency and application uptime 
• Manage Office 365, Azure and Active Directory accounts, groups, permissions, and roles and ensure all country level requirements are met and enabled
• Support integration of shared applications into the organization's Active Directory, ensuring adherence to policies and standards 
• Manage the Azure changes through a non-disruptive change management, ensuring service continuity 
• Ensure compliance with all security policies and standards at the tenant and on-premise active directory environments. 
• Monitor and troubleshoot issues in the Azure Tenant and Active Directory environments, working with other teams as necessary to resolve issues 
• Document procedures and configurations related to the Azure Tenant and Active Directory environments 
• Provide support to the business by working closely with country IT Teams  to ensure a stable operating environment 
• Any other work that fits the role as may be assigned from time to time.

Required Experience and Skills:

• At least 2 to 3 years’ experience designing and managing Microsoft tenants in a complex environment 
• Good people skills and stakeholder management  
• Self-driven with a demonstrated ability to work under minimal supervision 
• Knowledge of Azure, Office 365, and Active Directory administration 
• Experience in integrating applications into Microsoft AAD
• Knowledge and understanding of current Old Mutual Tenant Design will be an added advantage

Education and Certifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field. 
• Microsoft certifications such as MCSE, MCSA, or MCSD.
• Skills and deep understanding of Microsoft Licensing Approaches.