Key Responsibilities:
- Design, Implement, and Manage Active Directory:
- Design, deploy, and manage Active Directory (AD) infrastructure, including AD forests, domains, Organizational Unit(OUs), Group Policies, trusts, and other tools as required.
- Maintain and support AD-related services, such as DNS, DHCP, and LDAP.
- Implement Group Policy Objects (GPOs) for security, software deployment, and other configurations.
- Develop and maintain AD forests, domains, organizational units (OUs), and trust relationships.
- Plan and implement AD schema extensions, upgrades, and migrations.
- Security and Compliance:
- Implement and manage AD security policies and access controls.
- Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA).
- Conduct regular audits of AD objects, permissions, and policies to ensure compliance with organizational and regulatory standards.
- Monitor AD for security breaches and respond to incidents.
- Automation and Optimization:
- Develop and maintain scripts for automation of common AD tasks using PowerShell or other scripting languages.
- Optimize AD performance and efficiency through regular tuning and updates.
- Maintenance and Support:
- Perform regular maintenance tasks, such as backup and recovery, patch management, and performance tuning.
- Provide Level 2 and Level 3 support for AD-related issues and other tools as required.
- Troubleshoot and resolve AD replication, authentication, and authorization issues.
- Collaboration and Documentation:
- Work closely with other IT teams to integrate AD with various applications and systems.
- Create and maintain comprehensive documentation of the AD environment, including architecture, configurations, and procedures.
- Document AD configurations, processes, and procedures.
- Provide training and guidance to IT staff and end-users on AD-related topics.
- Project Management:
- Lead or participate in AD-related projects, ensuring timely and successful completion.
- Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, and documentation.
- Coordinate with vendors and third-party service providers as needed.
Qualifications:
- Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
- Experience:
- 8+ years of experience in managing and supporting Active Directory environments.
- Experience with AD-related tools and technologies, such as Group Policy Management Console (GPMC), DNS, DHCP, ADUC, PowerShell, and Azure AD.
- Experience with AD integration with cloud services (e.g., Azure AD/ENTRA ID).
- Strong knowledge of AD architecture, design, and implementation.
- Proficiency in AD security best practices and compliance requirements.
- Strong PowerShell skills
- Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Soft Skills:
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining high standards of quality and security.
Certifications (preferred):
- Microsoft Certified: Identity and Access Administrator Associate
- Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate
- Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert
- CompTIA Security+