About the Job:
The AD Administrator will be responsible for the day-to-day operations, maintenance, and support of enterprise identity services including Active Directory, ADFS, PKI, Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD), DNS, DHCP, and associated monitoring and self-service tools. This includes managing hybrid identity environments, troubleshooting replication and authentication issues, and implementing security and compliance controls.
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Key Responsibilities:
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Active Directory (On-Prem & Hybrid):
- Manage multi-domain AD forest including replication, OU delegation, GPO enforcement, and health checks.
- Perform daily operational tasks such as user/service account provisioning, password resets, and group management.
- Monitor AD health using various tools.
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ADFS (Active Directory Federation Services):
- Maintain multiple ADFS farms for internal and external applications.
- Manage relying party trusts, certificate rollover, and conditional access policies.
- Coordinate with application and network teams for federation and high availability setup.
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PKI (Public Key Infrastructure):
- Operate and maintain a 2-tier PKI.
- Manage certificate templates, auto-enrollment, and manual issuance for web servers and domain controllers.
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Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD):
- Support hybrid identity architecture with Azure AD Connect sync.
- Manage conditional access policies, licensing, and integration with cloud applications.
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DNS & DHCP:
- Administer DNS zones, scavenging, and secure updates.
- Manage DHCP scope configurations and reservations.
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ManageEngine AD Audit Plus:
- Configure and maintain auditing policies for AD changes and logon events.
- Generate compliance reports and alerts.
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Self-Service Password Reset (SSPR):
- Administer SSPR solutions for internal and external users.
- Monitor usage and troubleshoot issues related to password reset workflows.
Mandatory Skills:
- Strong knowledge of Windows Server (2016/2019/2022), AD DS, ADFS, PKI, DNS, DHCP.
- Experience with hybrid identity solutions including Azure AD and Entra ID.
- Familiarity with tools: ManageEngine AD Audit Plus, CyberArk, Splunk, Dynatrace.
- Scripting skills (PowerShell) for automation and reporting.
- Understanding of ITSM processes, incident/change/problem management.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related field.
- Preferred certifications: Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104), AD DS, PKI, ADFS, DNS/DHCP.
- Minimum 5 years of experience in enterprise AD administration.
Work Environment:
At the company, we believe strong connections and community are key to our success. Our work model prioritizes in-person collaboration while offering flexibility to support wellbeing, productivity, individual work styles, and life circumstances. We’re committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.
Language Requirements:
English proficiency is typically required; additional language skills may be beneficial depending on market needs.
