Key Responsibilities
Active Directory Management & Modernization:
- Lead the modernization and optimization of the Active Directory environment to align with evolving organizational needs.
- Integrate Active Directory with modern identity and access management (IAM) platforms such as Entra ID, Okta, and other hybrid/cloud-based solutions.
- Plan and execute AD migration and restructuring efforts while ensuring best practices.
- Develop and enforce AD security policies for secure authentication, authorization, and regulatory compliance.
- Perform AD audits and continuous monitoring to maintain integrity, performance, and security.
DNS & DHCP Administration:
- Manage and troubleshoot DNS and DHCP services, ensuring reliability, security, and high performance.
- Maintain DNS zones, records, and configurations, resolving any AD-related DNS issues.
- Optimize DHCP configurations, including IP address management, scope setup, and failover configurations.
- Work collaboratively with network and infrastructure teams to ensure scalability, redundancy, and performance of DNS/DHCP.
Collaboration & Support:
- Partner with security and infrastructure teams to develop and enforce IAM policies.
- Provide expert-level support to resolve complex AD, DNS, and DHCP-related issues.
- Mentor junior staff, offering technical guidance on AD, DNS, and DHCP best practices.
Required Skills & Qualifications
- 7+ years of experience in Active Directory management and modernization.
- Proven experience integrating AD with modern IAM solutions (e.g., Entra ID, Okta).
- Expertise in DNS and DHCP management within large-scale, complex network environments.
- Strong understanding of AD infrastructure, including Group Policy, Trusts, Replication, Sites, and OUs.
- Experience with domain migration and restructuring based on best practices.
- In-depth knowledge of Windows Server (2012, 2016, 2019, 2022) and AD-related services.
- Familiarity with cloud-based identity solutions (e.g., Entra ID, AWS IAM).
- Hands-on experience with DNSSEC and advanced DHCP configurations.
- Proficiency in PowerShell scripting for automation and reporting within AD, DNS, and DHCP.
- Strong understanding of Kerberos, LDAP, AD Certificate Services (ADCS), and security protocols.
