Jr. Active Directory

EssilorLuxottica is a global leader in the eyecare and eyewear industry, operating across design, manufacturing, and distribution in more than 150 countries. As part of this mission, the Junior Active Directory Administrator plays an important role in supporting day-to-day identity and access services within a global infrastructure environment.

This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career IT professional who wants to build hands-on experience in Active Directory administration, user account management, group policy support, and foundational infrastructure operations within a large international organization.

The Junior Active Directory Administrator works closely with experienced team members, gaining practical exposure to directory services, operational support, and enterprise IT processes while contributing to reliable and secure service delivery.

The role offers strong learning potential, structured development, and exposure to technologies and practices that can help build a long-term career in infrastructure and identity services.

EssilorLuxottica is home to some of the most loved and widely recognized vision care and eyewear brands in the world With a portfolio of proprietary and licensed brands that cover a wide variety of market segments, we tap into the needs and desires of consumers, innovate on everything from design to service, and ultimately deliver products and experiences that stand out in the industry.

Join EssilorLuxottica and be part of a global organization shaping the future of vision care and eyewear through innovation, technology, and service excellence.

What You’ll Do

• Active Directory Operations Support
  ○ Support the administration of user accounts, groups, and organizational units in a structured enterprise
  environment
  ○ Handle routine account provisioning, updates, and deactivation activities with accuracy and attention to
  detail
• Group Policy and Access Support
  ○ Assist with Group Policy implementation and validation under the guidance of senior administrators ○ Help
  resolve common policy and access-related issues while building troubleshooting capability
• Monitoring and Issue Resolution
  ○ Monitor key Active Directory health indicators and escalate issues appropriately to maintain service reliability ○ Contribute to incident and service request resolution using standard operational processes
• Documentation and Process Compliance
  ○ Maintain accurate documentation for procedures, support activities, and recurring tasks
  ○ Follow security, change management, and service delivery standards in a global IT environment
• Learning and Team Collaboration
  ○ Work alongside experienced engineers and gain exposure to enterprise identity and infrastructure services
  ○ Take part in knowledge sharing and continuous improvement initiatives that support team development

Additional Responsibilities

1. Provide support for basic Windows administration tasks related to Active Directory services
2. Assist in maintaining operational tools, reports, and team documentation
3. Contribute to monthly activity and service reporting as requested
4. Support process documentation for operations and service delivery teams

What We’re Looking For

• Fundamental Windows Server Knowledge
  ○ Basic understanding of Windows Server administration and core services
  ○ Familiarity with server roles such as Active Directory, DNS, and DHCP is an advantage
• Active Directory Administration Basics
  ○ Knowledge of user, group, and computer object management
  ○ Understanding of organizational units, permissions, and standard administrative tasks
• Group Policy and Access Support
  ○ Basic knowledge of Group Policy concepts and policy application
  ○ Ability to assist with common access and policy troubleshooting tasks
• Basic Troubleshooting and Monitoring
  ○ Ability to review logs, follow troubleshooting steps, and escalate when appropriate
  ○ Awareness of standard operational and security procedures
• PowerShell and Automation Exposure
  ○ Basic exposure to PowerShell for simple administrative tasks or reporting
  ○ Willingness to learn scripting and automation under supervision
• Hybrid Identity Awareness ○ Awareness of Microsoft Entra ID / Azure AD concepts is a plus
  ○ Interest in learning hybrid identity and synchronization processes
  ○ Azure AD and Windows Server Hybrid Configurations
  ▪ Managing hybrid identity with Azure AD Connect
  ▪ Understanding differences between on-prem AD and Azure AD
  o Windows Admin Center
  ▪ Centralized management of Windows Servers and AD roles

Nice to Have

1. Basic familiarity with backup concepts for Active Directory and Windows servers is an advantage
2. Exposure to virtualization technologies such as VMware or Hyper-V is a plus
3. Awareness of networking fundamentals is beneficial
4. Knowledge of IT service management or ITIL concepts is an advantage

Who You Are

1. 1. 0–2 years of experience in IT infrastructure, systems administration, service desk, or technical support is preferred
2. Strong interest in building a career in infrastructure, identity, or enterprise systems administration
3. Eager to learn, adaptable, and motivated to grow in a fast-paced technical environment
4. Team player with the ability to collaborate effectively across IT and business teams
5. Customer-focused with good problem-solving and communication skills
6. Able to follow procedures, analyze basic issues, and escalate appropriately when needed
7. Willingness to learn new tools, technologies, and best practices as part of ongoing development

Tools and Environment

• Microsoft Active Directory / Microsoft Entra ID
• Windows Server environment
• Basic virtualization platforms such as VMware or Hyper-V
• Standard IT support and ticketing tools