IT Active Directory and Windows Server Expert (all genders)

🚀 Challenge the Impossible​ ​

About Beyond Gravity

Headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland, Beyond Gravity is not your typical space company. We're a unique blend of agility, speed, and innovation, fusing a start-up mindset with decades of industry expertise and a track record of 100% mission success. Our dynamic team of over 1700 professionals, spread across 13 locations in six countries, is dedicated to pushing the boundaries of what is technically feasible. We're not just building crucial products for the satellites and launchers industry, we’re helping to improve life on earth.

Your crew

We are looking for a highly skilled and motivated IT Active Directory and Windows Server Expert to join our global IT Infrastructure team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for the design, implementation, maintenance, and security of Active Directory services and Windows Server environments across a complex and geographically distributed enterprise.

The role requires a deep understanding of identity and access management, group policy architecture, domain controller management, and enterprise server operations, while adhering to ITIL best practices for incident, change, and problem management.

 
Your Mission

• Design, deploy, and manage enterprise-scale Active Directory forests, domains, and organizational units in a multi-site, multi-domain environment.
• Administer and maintain Windows Server infrastructure (2016/2019/2022), ensuring performance, security, and availability across all regions.
• Implement and manage Group Policy Objects (GPOs), DNS, DHCP, DFS, and certificate services.
• Ensure secure, compliant, and standardized identity lifecycle management processes across the global infrastructure.
• Collaborate with Cybersecurity, Cloud, and Network teams to ensure integration and secure operation of AD-dependent services.
• Perform proactive monitoring, capacity planning, patching, and disaster recovery planning.
• Lead or contribute to global infrastructure projects such as directory consolidations, domain migrations, hybrid cloud integrations, or privileged access management.
• Provide L3 support for Active Directory and Windows Server-related incidents, requests, and escalations.
• Create and maintain technical documentation, SOPs, and operational guides in line with ITIL standards.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, identifying automation opportunities and optimizing existing processes.
   

Your Story

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field. Master's degree preferred. 
• Proven experience (5+ years) in Active Directory and Windows Server administration in a large-scale enterprise environment.
• Strong expertise in AD DS, DNS, DHCP, Group Policy, ADFS, and Azure AD integration.
• Hands-on experience with PowerShell scripting for automation and administration.
• Solid understanding of security principles, least privilege access, and compliance frameworks.
• Familiarity with hybrid environments and Microsoft Entra ID, or other IDaaS platforms.
• Experience working in an ITIL-based service delivery organization; ITIL Foundation certification is a plus.
• Knowledge of enterprise tools such as Microsoft System Center, Quest tools, or AD auditing and monitoring solutions.
• Strong communication skills in English; ability to work with global teams across time zones.
• Experience with incident, problem, and change management using tools like ServiceNow is desirable.
• Good English.

Why Beyond Gravity?

-You will be a part of an engaged team with the ambition to innovate space!
-You will work in a growing high-tech company with career opportunities within the location or internationally.
-In Lisbon we have a down-to-earth culture, experienced and competent employees and a versatile management team. We offer a hybrid work situation and flexible hours to match your rhythm.
-We have moved to our brand-new office with an excellent location in Entrecampos.
-We have a canteen (with free breakfast and snacks), free parking spots in our garage and great access to our office either by car or public transports.
-We have a competitive salary, meal allowance, health insurance and much more.

🌌Are you ready for lift-off?​

Our core values - Passionate, Together, and Curious - transform challenges into opportunities. Embark on a journey to transcend the ordinary with us.
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For questions regarding the recruitment process, please contact: ​Catarina Rio |  | catarina.afonsorio@beyondgravity.com 

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Beyond Gravity is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected categories.​

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Applications by e-mail cannot be considered. We do not accept dossiers from recruitment agencies for this position.