AD Architect

Job Description

Role - Azure AD Engineer

Required Technical Skill Set

• Windows Server 2012, 2012R2, 2016,2019 and 2022 configuration, upgradation, and administration.
• Active Directory, Azure Active Directory, Azure RMS, Azure Active Directory Connect, Microsoft Identity Manager, DNS, DHCP, PKI, CyberArk Privilege Access Security Suit, Group Policy, PowerShell 

Desired Competencies (Technical/Behavioral Competency)

Must-Have

1. Microsoft Certification (MCSE), Azure or equivalent certification in Windows.

2. Installation and Configuration of Window Server Operating Systems like windows 2012R2, Windows 2016, Windows 2019, and other Microsoft Suite of Products.

3. Exceptional knowledge on Windows Active Directory, Azure AD, Group Policy Configuration and NTFS File System.

4. Problem diagnosis and resolution of Active Directory and Azure AD infrastructure.

5. Experience with Microsoft Identity Manager/Forefront Identity Manager.

6. Must have good knowledge on DNS and DHCP enterprise level environment.

7. In-depth understanding of AD Site component topology, Forest/Inter-Forest Operations and Topology, AAD Connect; AD and Azure Environment Security, and group policy.

8. Subject Matter Expert in providing Windows Server Operating System Solutions.

9. Strong understanding and working experience on Virtualization technologies, Hyper V and VMware.

10. Good hands-on in managing the CyberArk Privilege Access Security Suit.

11. Configure and troubleshoot OS level firewall and ACLs configurations

12. Configuring and managing Desired state configuration state of Applications, software, and server configuration

13. Troubleshooting Server level issues (Crash, boot, configuration issues, File system failures and application level failures) and Cluster Issues

14. Strong in any of the scripting language (PowerShell) and provide automation solutions as value add to business

15. Responsible for Incident/SR/changes/SIP related to Windows Technology

16. Understand and practice ITIL and Agile processes

17. Responsible for ensuring that the delivery is within the prescribed SLA levels and help in establishing processes for continuous service improvement

18. Re solve incidents/problems/Changes according to established procedures

19. Work proactively to ensure prompt resolution of support cases & the highest possible levels of customer satisfaction along with minimal production impact

Good-to-Have 1. MCSE or Any Azure certified

2. PowerShell, SCCM and Network knowledge

3. Experience with Citrix Environments

Role descriptions / Expectations from the Role 

1. Manage and maintain the Active Directory and Azure AD infrastructure and Related Security Tools Virtualization

2. Identify and Review software fixes and patches to Active Directory, Azure AD and Related Security Tools

3. Apply standard software upgrades to the Active Directory, Azure AD and Related Security Tools.

4. Audit and Report the status of the Active Directory and Azure AD and Related Security Tools, technologies.

5. Review Active Directory and Azure AD configurations and make recommendations

6. Determine opportunities for optimization and automation and Develop, implement and maintain scripts (e.g., PowerShell) to Active Directory, Azure AD and Related Security Tools.

7. Provide Integration and synchronization services for multiple domains and forests with Azure Active Directory and O365 Tenants.

8. Provide L3 resolution of issues reported in AD, ADFS, Azure, Azure AD Connect, MIM, DHCP, DNS and CyberArk Privilege Access Security Suite.

9. Interface with the Microsoft Office 365 cloud and related environment.

10. Evaluate and provide guidance for Group Policy Objects (GPOs) to optimize the Active Directory and Azure AD environment

11. Responsible for AD and AAD environment cleanup activities.

12. Provide daily/weekly/monthly defined reports within specified SLA.