Job Description

Job Title : Active Directory SME/Architect

Location : Remote

Job Type : Contract

Must Have Skills On- Prem, Active Directory Management & Administration, PowerShell Scripting, Azure Active Directory (AAD) Integration.

Active Directory Management & Administration:

• Understand AD architecture, including domains and forests.

Group Policy User and access management

• Design, create, troubleshoot, and implement GPOs to enforce security and configuration policies (e.g., password policies, user rights assignments).

Active Directory Services & Protocols:

• In-depth understanding of LDAP,LDAPS, ADSI Edit, Ldp.exe, PowerShell
• Create ,implement and troubleshoot Certificate and related issues
• Knowledge of how Kerberos authentication and its troubleshooting

User & Account and access Management:

• Create, modify, and disable user accounts in AD using Active Directory Users and Computers (ADUC) or PowerShell scripts.
• Implement and manage logon logoff startup and shutdown scripts
• Manage security groups and assign permissions to resources using Access Control Lists (ACLs) and Delegation of Control.
• Set up and manage role-based access controls (RBAC) to enforce least privilege access.

PowerShell Scripting:

• Write PowerShell scripts to automate repetitive tasks such as user provisioning, group assignments, password resets, and GPO management.
• Use Active Directory PowerShell cmdlets for reporting and management.

Active Directory Federation Services (ADFS):

• Set up and maintain ADFS to support single sign-on (SSO) for federated identity management between trusted domains or external partners.
• Troubleshoot ADFS authentication issues and integration with third-party applications (e.g., Office 365, SaaS applications).

Azure Active Directory (AAD) Integration:

• Knowledge of Azure AD and integration between on-premises AD and Azure Active Directory via Azure AD Connect.
• Experience with password synchronization, federated authentication, and Hybrid Azure AD Join for seamless cloud and on-prem identity management.

Backup, Recovery, and Disaster Recovery:

• Familiarity with Active Directory backup strategies, including system state backups and third-party backup tools.
• Perform disaster recovery procedures for domain controllers using Windows Server Backup
• Understand and execute AD restoration techniques, such as authoritative restore, non-authoritative restore, or metadata cleanup

Job Tags

Similar Jobs