Job Title : Active Directory & Azure Entra ID Administrator
Location : Hyderabad, Telangana, India
Experience : 4 - 8 Years
Job Description :
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Active Directory & Azure Entra ID Administrator to join our dynamic IT team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for the design, implementation, maintenance, and support of our on-premises Active Directory and cloud-based Azure Entra ID (formerly Azure AD) environments. This role requires a strong understanding of directory services, identity management, and security best practices.
Responsibilities :
- Manage and maintain the health and stability of the on-premises Active Directory environment, including domain controllers, Group Policy, DNS, and DHCP.
- Design, implement, and manage Azure Entra ID services, including user provisioning, application integration, conditional access policies, and multi-factor authentication (MFA).
- Implement and maintain hybrid identity solutions, integrating on-premises Active Directory with Azure Entra ID using Azure AD Connect.
- Troubleshoot and resolve complex Active Directory and Azure Entra ID related issues, providing timely and effective support to end-users.
- Develop and maintain documentation for Active Directory and Azure Entra ID infrastructure, processes, and procedures.
- Implement and enforce security policies and best practices to protect the Active Directory and Azure Entra ID environments from unauthorized access and threats.
- Monitor system performance and identify areas for improvement.
- Automate routine tasks using PowerShell scripting.
- Participate in on-call rotation for after-hours support.
- Stay up-to-date with the latest Active Directory and Azure Entra ID technologies and trends.
- Collaborate with other IT teams, including networking, security, and application development, to ensure
seamless integration of directory services.
Manage and maintain user accounts, groups, and permissions in both Active Directory and Azure Entra ID.Participate in planning and execution of Active Directory and Azure Entra ID upgrades and migrations.Qualifications :
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related :Strong understanding of Active Directory concepts, including domain controllers, Group Policy, DNS, DHCP, and Kerberos.Proficiency in Azure Entra ID services, including user provisioning, application integration, conditional access policies, and MFA.Experience with hybrid identity solutions and Azure AD Connect.Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.Strong scripting skills, particularly with PowerShell.Knowledge of security best practices for Active Directory and Azure Entra ID.Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.Ability to work independently and as part of a team.Preferred Qualifications :
Microsoft certifications such as MCSE : Core Infrastructure or Azure Solutions Architect Expert.Experience with other identity management solutions, such as Okta or Ping Identity.Experience with cloud security tools and technologies.Knowledge of ITIL framework.(ref : hirist.tech)