Active Directory Administrator

Position: Lead Active Directory Administrator

Experience: Up To 10 Year

Domain: IT Infrastructure

Role Type: Full-time

Job Summary:

The Active Directory Administrator is responsible for the design, implementation, and day-to-day management of the organization's Active Directory (AD) infrastructure. This role involves ensuring the availability, security, and efficient operation of AD services. The Active Directory Administrator will collaborate with various IT teams to support user access, implement security policies, and integrate AD with other systems.

Key Responsibilities:

Active Directory Design and Implementation:

• Design and implement Active Directory structures to meet organizational needs.
• Configure and manage domains, forests, trusts, and group policies.

User Account Management:

• Administer user accounts, groups, and permissions in Active Directory.
• Ensure accurate and timely provisioning and de-provisioning of user accounts.

Security and Access Control:

• Implement and enforce security policies, access controls, and authentication mechanisms.
• Conduct regular security audits to identify and remediate vulnerabilities.

Group Policy Management:

• Create, manage, and troubleshoot Group Policies to enforce security settings and configurations.
• Ensure compliance with organizational policies and standards.

Integration and Collaboration:

• Collaborate with other IT teams to integrate Active Directory with various systems and applications.
• Support single sign-on (SSO) and identity management initiatives.

Backup and Recovery:

• Implement and maintain backup and recovery strategies for Active Directory data.
• Conduct regular testing of backup and recovery procedures.

Monitoring and Performance Optimization:

• Implement monitoring tools to track the performance and health of Active Directory services.
• Optimize AD infrastructure for performance and scalability.

Troubleshooting:

• Diagnose and resolve issues related to Active Directory services.
• Provide timely and effective support for AD-related incidents.

Documentation:

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation of Active Directory configurations, procedures, and diagrams.
• Provide documentation for troubleshooting common AD issues.

User Training and Support:

• Provide training and support to end-users on Active Directory-related topics.
• Foster a user-friendly experience for accessing and managing AD resources.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Proven experience in designing, implementing, and managing Active Directory environments.
• Strong knowledge of Active Directory concepts, including domains, trusts, group policies, and security.
• Familiarity with identity management and directory services best practices.
• Proficient in PowerShell scripting for Active Directory automation.
• Experience with Active Directory Federation Services (ADFS) and Azure Active Directory is a plus.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving abilities.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate, Microsoft Certified: Identity and Access Administrator) are advantageous.

The Active Directory Administrator plays a critical role in maintaining the integrity, security, and efficient functioning of the organization's identity and access management infrastructure. This position requires a combination of technical expertise in Active Directory and effective collaboration with other IT teams.