AD and Entra ID SME/Admin

Key Responsibilities

• Design, plan, and implement enterprise Active Directory architectures including forests, domains, trusts, GPOs, OU structures, and DNS
• Lead Active Directory and Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD) migration initiatives with minimal business disruption
• Define target-state identity architecture for on-prem, cloud, or hybrid identity models
• Configure and manage Azure AD / Entra ID, AD FS, and hybrid identity integrations
• Implement identity security best practices including RBAC, authentication mechanisms, and access governance
• Automate directory operations using PowerShell for configuration, reporting, and administration
• Manage domain controller consolidation and SSO migrations to platforms such as Okta or ForgeRock
• Integrate Active Directory with cloud services, IAM platforms, and third-party applications
• Perform capacity planning, performance tuning, monitoring, and troubleshooting of directory services
• Manage AD backup, recovery strategies, and security posture enhancements
• Provide day-to-day operational support for directory services ensuring high availability and compliance
• Manage LDAP access, Microsoft Identity Lifecycle Manager (ILM), and identity provisioning workflows
• Maintain and support file services, print services, and PKI environments
• Develop and maintain architecture documents, standards, SOPs, and operational procedures
• Monitor, report, and ensure compliance with security policies and regulatory requirements
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and communicate technical concepts to business stakeholders