Active Directory Administrator

Active Directory AdministratorJob Overview

We are looking for an experienced Active Directory Administrator responsible for managing, securing, and supporting enterprise Microsoft Active Directory and Identity \& Access Management (IAM) environments.

The role involves Active Directory administration, security management, troubleshooting, automation, Windows Server support, and ensuring stable and secure identity services across enterprise environments.

Key ResponsibilitiesActive Directory Administration

• Manage and support Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS) across multi-domain and multi-forest environments.
• Design, configure, and maintain Active Directory infrastructure including:
• Domain and forest trust relationships
• FSMO roles
• Active Directory Sites and Services
• Replication strategy and troubleshooting
• Schema updates and extensions
• Perform advanced troubleshooting of:
• AD replication issues
• Authentication failures
• DNS-related issues
• Trust relationship problems
• Kerberos authentication issues
• Manage Group Policy Objects (GPO) including design, optimization, security hardening, and lifecycle management.
• Support identity and access management activities including:
• Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)
• Least privilege access
• Privileged Access Management (PAM)
• Manage integration with:
• Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD)
• Single Sign-On (SSO)
• Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)
• Federation services
• SAML/OAuth authentication solutions

Security \& Compliance

• Implement and maintain Active Directory security best practices and security benchmarks.
• Support security monitoring and investigation of identity-related incidents.
• Maintain password policies, account policies, and access control standards.
• Support security audits and compliance requirements.
• Perform Active Directory health checks and recommend improvements.
• Manage Active Directory backup validation, recovery planning, and disaster recovery activities.
• Support Azure AD Connect / Entra Connect synchronization validation.

Active Directory Technical Support

• Perform restoration of deleted Active Directory objects.
• Generate and analyze Active Directory reports including user and account reports.
• Troubleshoot and manage:
• AD Certificate Services (ADCS)
• Root CA and Subordinate CA environments
• Certificate requests and CRL concepts
• Network ports and communication requirements
• NTP configuration and troubleshooting
• ADSI Edit operations
• Provide root cause analysis (RCA) for major incidents.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, SOPs, and operational procedures.

Windows Server Administration

• Perform Windows Server troubleshooting and support activities.
• Troubleshoot:
• Operating system issues
• Performance-related problems
• Permission issues
• Blue Screen Errors (BSOD)
• Server recovery activities
• Support Windows Server patching and maintenance activities.
• Manage and troubleshoot Windows Server clustering environments.
• Support file services including:
• File shares
• DFS (Distributed File System)
• Access permission management
• Manage and troubleshoot DHCP services including:
• DHCP scopes
• Super scopes
• DHCP-related issues

Required Technical Skills

• Strong experience in Microsoft Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS).
• Hands-on experience with:
• Group Policy (GPO)
• DNS and DHCP (AD Integrated)
• Kerberos authentication
• PowerShell scripting and automation
• Microsoft Entra ID / Azure AD Connect
• Hybrid identity environments
• Strong Windows Server administration skills.
• Experience supporting enterprise IAM environments.
• Knowledge of Active Directory disaster recovery and forest recovery processes.
• Experience with monitoring, ticketing, and service management tools.

Process \& Operational Skills

• Good understanding of ITIL processes.
• Experience in incident, problem, and change management.
• Strong documentation and reporting skills.
• Ability to support technical discussions and major incident troubleshooting.
• Experience collaborating with local and global technical teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting large-scale enterprise environments.
• Experience mentoring junior support teams.
• Ability to work in rotational support environments when required.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Job Type: Full-time

Experience:

• Active Directory Administrator: 7 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person