Active Directory Specialist - Migration & Administrator (7-11 yrs)

Responsibilities :

- Lead the design, implementation, and migration of Active Directory environments, including domain consolidation, forest restructuring, and upgrade projects.

- Develop and maintain detailed documentation for all AD-related configurations and processes.

- Perform day-to-day administration of Active Directory, including user and group management, security group administration, Group Policy management, and schema maintenance.

- Monitor system health and performance, and proactively address potential issues.

- Diagnose and resolve complex Active Directory issues, including replication problems, authentication failures, and performance bottlenecks.

- Conduct root cause analysis and implement effective solutions to prevent recurring issues.

- Implement and maintain security best practices for Active Directory, including access control, password policies, auditing, and security hardening.

- Ensure compliance with relevant security standards and regulations (NIST, ISO 27001).

- Develop, implement, and manage Group Policy Objects (GPOs) to enforce security policies, configure desktop settings, and deploy software.

- Troubleshoot GPO-related issues and ensure consistent application of policies.

- Administer and maintain DNS and DHCP services integrated with Active Directory.

- Ensure proper name resolution and IP address allocation for all network devices.

- Utilize scripting languages (PowerShell) to automate routine tasks, such as user provisioning, account maintenance, and reporting.

- Develop and maintain scripts for monitoring and managing Active Directory.

- Work closely with other IT teams to ensure seamless integration of Active Directory with other systems.

- Communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.

- Monitor Active Directory performance and identify potential bottlenecks.

- Develop and implement capacity plans to ensure the environment can scale to meet future demands.

- Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation for all Active Directory configurations and procedures.

- Share knowledge and best practices with other team members.

Required Skills and Experience :

- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field.

- 7+ years of hands-on experience in managing and administering Active Directory environments.

- Deep understanding of Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS), Group Policy, DNS, DHCP, and Kerberos authentication.

- Extensive experience with PowerShell scripting for automation and management of Active Directory.

- Strong knowledge of security best practices for Active Directory, including access control, auditing, and security hardening.

- Experience with Active Directory migration and upgrade projects.

- Proficiency in troubleshooting complex Active Directory issues.

- Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

- Experience with monitoring and performance tuning of Active Directory environments.