Active Directory Administrator - Performance Monitoring (6-9 yrs)

Responsibilities :

- Design, implement, and manage Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS) environments.

- Maintain and troubleshoot AD replication, DNS, and other core AD services.

- Implement and manage Group Policy Objects (GPOs) to enforce security policies and configurations.

- Perform regular health checks and performance monitoring of AD infrastructure.

- Manage user accounts, groups, and organizational units (OUs).

- Manage and configure Azure AD, including user provisioning, application integration, and directory synchronization.

- Implement and manage hybrid identity solutions using Azure AD Connect.

- Configure and manage Azure AD B2C for customer identity and access management.

- Implement and manage Conditional Access policies and Identity Protection features.

- Develop and maintain PowerShell scripts for automating AD tasks, user provisioning, and configuration management.

- Automate routine AD maintenance and troubleshooting tasks.

- Create and manage custom reports and dashboards using PowerShell.

- Implement and maintain security best practices for AD and Azure AD environments.

- Conduct regular security audits and vulnerability assessments.

- Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations. -

- Manage and troubleshoot AD security issues.

- Provide expert-level troubleshooting and support for AD and Azure AD issues.

- Perform root cause analysis and implement corrective actions.

- Document troubleshooting procedures and resolutions.

- Collaborate with other IT teams (network, security, applications) to ensure seamless integration of AD and Azure AD services.

- Communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels of the organization.

- Provide training and support to end-users on AD-related topics.

- Develop and implement AD disaster recovery and business continuity plans.

- Perform regular backups and restores of AD data.

- Test and validate disaster recovery procedures.

Required Skills and Experience :

- Extensive experience with Windows Server and Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS).

- Deep understanding of Group Policy Management.

- Experience with AD replication, DNS, and other core AD services.

- Proficient in managing Azure AD and hybrid identities.

- Experience with Azure AD Connect, Azure AD B2C, Conditional Access, and Identity Protection.

- Strong proficiency in PowerShell scripting for automation and configuration tasks.

- Understanding of AD security best practices and compliance requirements.

- Experience with security audits and vulnerability assessments.

- Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.

- Ability to perform root cause analysis and implement corrective actions.

- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

- Ability to communicate technical concepts to non-technical audiences.

- 6-9 years of experience as an Active Directory Administrator or similar role.

- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience).