Azure Active Directory Admin

Job Summary : HCLTech is actively seeking a highly skilled Consultant Level 2 specializing in Active Directory (AD) and Azure AD, Identity Management. The ideal candidate will be responsible for installing, configuring, and maintaining AD and Azure AD environments, designing and troubleshooting group policies, and ensuring the health and security of the AD infrastructure. This role requires deep expertise in AD, Azure AD, and related technologies, along with excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.

Key Responsibilities :

Active Directory Management :

Install, configure, and maintain Active Directory Domain Controllers, Sites, Site Links, and Subnets.

Design, test, deploy, and troubleshoot Group Policies for enterprise customers.

Monitor AD health and proactively address issues.

Troubleshoot AD authentication failures and account lockout issues.

Install, configure, and maintain AD Integrated and Non-AD Integrated DNS Zones.

Install, configure, and maintain DFSR and Namespace.

Scripting and Automation :

Develop PowerShell scripts for AD object auditing, report generation, and troubleshooting.

Active Directory Cleanup :

Perform cleanup of inactive users, computers, GPOs, stale DNS records, sites, site links, and subnets.

Manage DNS aging and scavenging.

Integration and Migration :

Integrate LDAP / LDAPS with customer applications.

Manage FSMO roles (transfer / seize).

Perform Active Directory backup and restore.

Restore single or multiple objects from the AD Recycle Bin.

Troubleshoot trust-related issues.

Migrate Active Directory objects (users, groups, computers, servers, apps) from one forest to another.

Monitor and maintain SYSVOL health.

Upgrade Domain Controllers to higher versions of the operating system.

Consolidate Domain Controllers.

Extend Active Directory to cloud environments (Azure, AWS).

Additional Responsibilities :

Configure and maintain NTP for enterprise infrastructure.

Perform AD domain migration using QMM and ADMT tools.

Install, configure, and maintain Active Directory Federation Services (ADFS).

Install, configure, and maintain PKI environments.

Install, configure, and maintain ADFS infrastructure and migrate ADFS to Azure AD.

Use Azure AD Connect tool to troubleshoot and fix issues.

Configure and manage Azure Active Directory (Managed Domain, MFA, Enterprise Apps, App Registration, CAP, Azure AD Sync issues, B2B, B2C, RBAC, PIM, Guest User, and Risk Identity Protection).

Qualifications :

Minimum of 4 years of experience in Active Directory and Azure AD administration.

Extensive experience with Windows Server administration and Active Directory management.

Strong knowledge of PowerShell scripting for automation and troubleshooting.

Experience with AD migrations and integrations.

Proficiency in configuring and managing Azure AD and related services.

Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.

Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks effectively.

Preferred Qualifications :

Relevant certifications in Active Directory, Azure AD, or related technologies.

Experience in consulting roles with a focus on identity management solutions