Skills

PowerShell Architecture Windows Active Directory

Job Specifications

Join a progressive and innovative environment where your abilities will play a vital role in shaping secure and efficient Identity & Access Management (IAM) systems. Our client is on the lookout for a dynamic professional ready to tackle contemporary identity challenges.

The ideal candidate is a seasoned Identity Architect with a deep understanding of hybrid identity solutions and a strong commitment to proactive security measures. If you are detail-oriented and skilled in navigating complex IAM landscapes, this opportunity could be the perfect fit for you.

You design and implement robust IAM solutions on Microsoft Entra ID and Active Directory, applying best practices for hardening and least privilege.
You actively participate in the detection of security vulnerabilities and misconfigurations within directory services, analyzing potential attack paths to reduce exposure.
You collaborate with security teams to simulate attack scenarios, testing the resilience of identity infrastructures and remediating identified vulnerabilities.
You work with cross-functional teams to ensure application integrations comply with Zero Trust security standards, while maintaining accurate and up-to-date technical architecture documentation.
You continuously monitor new Microsoft Entra features and the evolving identity threat landscape to enhance security posture.

What are we looking for?

You have at least 10 years of experience in designing and managing identity solutions in large-scale enterprise environments.
You have deep technical expertise in Microsoft Entra ID and on-premises Active Directory.
You possess strong awareness of cybersecurity risks related to identity, including identity attacks, lateral movement, and privilege escalation.
You have a solid understanding of:
Zero Trust principles
Tiering model (AD / Entra ID)
Privileged Access security

You have experience with attack path analysis and audit tools such as BloodHound and PingCastle.
You have hands-on expertise with:
Conditional Access
Entitlement Management
PIM (Privileged Identity Management)
Access Reviews

You have strong knowledge of:
Active Directory Federation Services (ADFS)
AD Connect
Active Directory Certificate Services (ADCS) & PKI

You are familiar with authentication technologies such as:
MFA
Passwordless authentication
FIDO2
Windows Hello for Business

You have strong PowerShell scripting skills.
You hold a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree.
You have obtained relevant certifications, including Managing Identities (Microsoft stack) and Microsoft Active Directory.
You are proficient in French and English.

What do we offer?

Location: Brussels

Working model: Onsite (no remote option specified)

Contract type: Freelance only

Work regime: Part-time (20%)

Start date: February 2026

Duration: Approximately 12 months

About the Company

Pauwels Consulting is a Belgian consultancy firm with more than 1500 experts in engineering, life sciences and IT. We staff, manage and execute projects for leading organizations in Belgium, France, The Netherlands and beyond. Experts in Engineering, Life Sciences and IT Our Engineering team helps organizations in the (petro)chemical, civil engineering, industrial production, energy and transport businesses with the design, supervision, support and execution of long-term projects. We are particularly active in the fields o... Know more