Active Directory & Entra ID Engineer

Job Description

ROLE SUMMARY: Entra ID General Administration: Monitor and manage the overall health and performance of the Entra ID environment. Implement and maintain security best practices for Entra ID, including Conditional Access policies, MFA, and security reporting. Generate and analyze Entra ID audit logs and reports to identify potential security risks and compliance issues. Manage Entra ID user and group lifecycles, including provisioning, de-provisioning, and access reviews. Implement and manage Entra ID Connect for hybrid identity management. Manage and maintain Entra ID roles and permissions. Active Directory Infrastructure Design and Implementation: Design and build Active Directory environments from scratch, including domain and forest architecture. Plan and implement Active Directory trusts, sites, and replication. Manage Active Directory certificates and PKI infrastructure. Implement and maintain Active Directory user and computer management, including OUs, groups, and access controls. Design and implement robust Group Policy strategies for security, configuration, and compliance. Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation for Active Directory infrastructure. Implement and maintain AD backup and restore procedures, and disaster recovery plans. Security and Compliance: Conduct regular security assessments and vulnerability scans of Entra ID and Active Directory. Ensure compliance with industry regulations and internal security policies. Respond to security incidents and perform root cause analysis. Reporting and Analysis: Develop and maintain reports on Entra ID and Active Directory usage, security, and performance. Analyze data to identify trends and areas for improvement. What Were Looking For: Degree in Computer Science, IT, or equivalent area of technical study. Minimum 7+ years of Industry experience with Active Directory and Azure AD / Entra ID. Strong Active Directory Expertise: Extensive experience in designing and building Active Directory environments from the ground up. Deep understanding of Active Directory architecture, replication, and security best practices. Proven ability to implement and manage Group Policy, DNS, and PKI. Experience with AD disaster recovery. Solid Entra ID Administration Skills: Experience in managing Entra ID security, reporting, and user/group lifecycles. Proficiency in implementing and managing Conditional Access policies, MFA, and other security features. Experience with Entra ID Connect and hybrid identity management. Understanding of Entra ID roles and permissions. Security Focus: Strong understanding of security best practices for Entra ID and Active Directory. Experience in conducting security assessments and vulnerability scans. Knowledge of security compliance requirements. Reporting and Analysis Skills: Ability to generate and analyze reports on Entra ID and Active Directory usage and security. Experience in using reporting tools and techniques. Scripting Skills: Strong PowerShell scripting skills for automation and reporting. Troubleshooting Skills: Exceptional trouble shooting skills for complex AD and Entra ID issues. Documentation: Ability to create and maintain clear and concise documentation.