Business Analyst- Active Directory

Job#: 3023430

Job Description:

We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Business Analyst with hands-on Active Directory (AD) experience to join our team. This role bridges business needs with technical solutions, focusing on identity management, access governance, and process optimization. The ideal candidate combines strong business analysis skills with a solid understanding of Active Directory structures, permissions, and security best practices.

Key Responsibilities

Business Analysis & Requirements Gathering

• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand business needs, workflows, and system requirements.
• Translate business requirements into clear functional and technical specifications.
• Analyze existing processes and identify opportunities for improvement, automation, or standardization.
• Support project planning, documentation, and communication across technical and non-technical teams.

Active Directory & Identity Management

• Work closely with IT teams to manage and optimize Active Directory objects, including users, groups, OUs, and security roles.
• Assist in defining and implementing access control policies, role-based access models, and identity governance processes.
• Support audits, compliance reviews, and security initiatives related to identity and access management (IAM).
• Troubleshoot AD-related issues and coordinate resolution with technical teams.

Project Support & Implementation

• Participate in system upgrades, migrations, and integration projects involving AD or related platforms.
• Conduct impact assessments and support testing activities (UAT, regression, validation).
• Develop documentation, training materials, and process guides for end users and internal teams.

Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click for more details.

Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Apex team member can provide.