Active Directory (AD) Administrator

Detailed JD (Roles and Responsibilities):
1. AD Implementation and Configuration:
o Implement and configure Active Directory services on Windows Server platforms (2019,
and 2022).
o Set up and manage forests, domains, trusts, AD sites and replication.
2. Active Directory Tiering:
o Hands-on experience with AD tiering to optimize performance and scalability.
3. DC Build and Decommission:
o Participate in domain controller (DC) build and decommission processes.
o Ensure smooth transitions during DC upgrades or replacements.
4. Windows Update Management:
o Patch DCs using tools like Qualys, SCCM, and WSUS.
o Troubleshoot Windows update issues.
5. Multi-Domain and Multi-Forest Environment:
o Address cross-domain and cross-forest replication challenges.
o Manage AD in complex environments with multiple domains and forests.
6. Group Policies:
o Configure and troubleshoot group policies.
o Ensure consistent policy enforcement across the organization.
7. Windows File Servers and DFS:
o Configure and troubleshoot Windows file servers and DFS namespaces.
o Optimize file access and permissions.
8. DNS (Domain Name System):
o Creating DNS Zones, Configuration DNS Forwarding
o Manage Other DNS Zones Such as Conditional Forwarding, Stub zones, Delegation.
9. Additional Requirements:
o PowerShell Scripting: Proficiency in PowerShell scripting for AD automation and
management tasks.
o AD Certificate Services: Good understanding of Active Directory Certificate services and
DigiCert external SSL Certificate
o AD Federation Services: Familiarity with Active Directory Federation services.
o Azure AD Connect Troubleshooting: Knowledge of troubleshooting Azure AD Connect
for directory synchronization, password hash synchronization, and pass-through
authentication.
o Auditing Concepts: Awareness of auditing concepts.
o AD Health Checks: Proficient in dealing with AD health checks.
o Group Policy Analysis and Configuration: Proficiency in analyzing and configuring group
policies, including item-level targeting and hardening.
o Workstation Configurations and Browser Settings: Familiarity with configuring
workstations and browser settings.
o MFA, AAD, ADFS, and ADCS: Hands-on experience with MFA, Azure AD (AAD), Active
Mandatory skills
AD tiering, DC build and decommission processes, and best practices for authentication and access controls.
Interested candidates can share the resumes to