Active Directory Fundamentals
- In-depth understanding of:
- DC Locator process
- Kerberos authentication process
- NTLM authentication process
- AD replication and its components (High Watermark, UTC Table, Invocation ID, GUID, etc.)
- Group Policy components and Group Policy Engine
- AD trusts and their usage
- AD security concepts
Migration and Transition (DC, DHCP & DNS)
- Hands-on experience with transition and migration-related activities
- End-to-end knowledge of Domain Controller upgrade process
Troubleshooting Skills
- Strong troubleshooting skills in:
- Kerberos
- NTLM
- Time sync
- Lingering objects
- Replication issues
Directory Services
Scripting and Automation
- Good command of PowerShell scripting
Advanced Active Directory Concepts
- Detailed understanding of:
- SID filtering
- SID quarantine
- Selective authentication
- Strict replication
- Metadata cleanup process and requirements
Replication and Group Policy
- In-depth knowledge of:
- AD replication and its components (High Watermark, UTC Table, Invocation ID, GUID, etc.)
- FRS and DFSR
- Thorough knowledge of Group Policy processing
Windows Time Synchronization Configuration
- NTP Server Setup: Configure and manage Network Time Protocol (NTP) servers to provide accurate time synchronization.
- Client Configuration: Set up client devices to synchronize with the NTP server.
- Stratum Management: Ensure NTP servers are configured with appropriate stratum levels for optimal accuracy.
- Time Source Selection: Choose reliable time sources, such as external time servers or GPS.
- Leap Second Handling: Implement mechanisms to handle leap seconds and prevent time discontinuities.
- Security Configuration: Secure NTP servers against unauthorized access and tampering.
- Monitoring and Logging: Monitor NTP server performance and log synchronization events.
- Troubleshooting: Diagnose and resolve time synchronization issues, such as clock drift and synchronization failures.
Domain Name System (DNS)
- DNS Server Configuration: Set up and manage DNS servers to resolve domain names to IP addresses.
- Zone Management: Create and manage DNS zones, including primary and secondary zones.
- Record Management: Maintain DNS records (A, AAAA, CNAME, MX, etc.) for accurate name resolution.
- Dynamic Updates: Implement dynamic DNS updates for automated record management.
- Failover and Load Balancing: Implement DNS failover and load balancing for high availability.
- Security and Compliance: Protect against DNS-based attacks (e.g., DDoS, DNS spoofing).
- Monitoring and Troubleshooting: Monitor DNS services and resolve name resolution issues.
Problem Analysis and Documentation
- RCA (Root Cause Analysis) preparing skills
- Documentation skills
Disaster Recovery and Backup
- Knowledge of:
- Disaster recovery
- AD backup and restore concepts, process, and different ways
Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP)
- DHCP Server Configuration: Automate IP address assignment.
- Scope Management: Manage address pools and lease durations.
- Reservation Management: Ensure consistent IP for specific devices.
- Failover and Load Balancing: Implement high availability.
- Lease Monitoring: Optimize IP address usage.
- Security and Compliance: Protect against unauthorized access.
- Troubleshooting: Resolve IP conflicts and connectivity issues.
Public Key Infrastructure (PKI)
- CA Deployment and Management: Issue and manage digital certificates.
- Certificate Templates: Create templates for various uses.
- Certificate Enrollment: Implement enrollment processes.
- Certificate Revocation: Manage revocation lists.
- Key Management: Securely manage private keys.
- PKI Integration: Integrate with security solutions.
- Policy Management: Enforce PKI policies and compliance.
- Monitoring and Auditing: Monitor PKI security and performance.
- Troubleshooting: Resolve certificate and key issues.
Active Directory Federation Services (ADFS)
- Federation Configuration: Design and manage ADFS for SSO.
- Claims-Based Authentication: Configure secure authentication policies.
- Trust Relationships: Establish and maintain trust with partners.
- Token Signing Certificates: Manage certificates for token security.
- ADFS Integration: Integrate with other identity solutions.
- Monitoring and Troubleshooting: Ensure ADFS performance and resolve issues.
Microsoft Intune
- Device Management: Enroll and manage devices (mobile, desktop, and IOS) using Intune's MDM and MAM capabilities.
- Policy Configuration: Create and enforce device compliance policies, configuration profiles, and security baselines.
- Application Management: Deploy, update, and manage applications across various platforms.
- Conditional Access: Implement conditional access policies to control access to corporate resources based on device compliance and user risk.
- Endpoint Security: Understand endpoint security settings, including antivirus, firewall, and threat protection.
- Remote Actions: Perform remote actions like wiping, locking, or resetting device passcodes.
- Monitoring and Reporting: Monitor device status, compliance, and security events, and generate reports for insights.
- Integration: Integrate Intune with other Microsoft 365 services and third-party solutions for enhanced functionality.
- User Support: Provide user support for device enrollment, policy compliance, and application issues.
Expertise on Identity & Access Management – Entra ID
- Microsoft Entra ID (Azure Active Directory): Configure and manage Azure AD for user authentication, authorization, and directory services.
- Microsoft Entra External ID: Set up and manage external identities for partner collaboration and customer access.
- Microsoft Entra ID Governance: Implement identity governance features for access reviews, entitlement management, and lifecycle workflows.
- Microsoft Entra ID Protection: Configure and monitor identity protection policies to detect and mitigate identity-based risks.
- Microsoft Entra Internet Access: Manage access to internet resources and applications through secure gateways.
- Microsoft Entra Private Access: Secure access to private networks and resources using VPN and other secure connectivity solutions.
- Microsoft Entra Permissions Management: Manage and audit permissions across applications and services to ensure least privilege access.
- Microsoft Entra Verified ID: Implement verified ID solutions for enhanced identity verification and trust.
- Microsoft Entra Workload ID: Manage and assign identities specifically for workloads and applications within Microsoft Entra.
- Microsoft Entra Domain Services: Provide managed domain services for legacy applications and seamless integration with Azure AD.
- Azure Key Vault: Securely store and manage cryptographic keys, secrets, and certificates.
Key Responsibilities:
- Policy Configuration: Develop and enforce identity and access management policies across all Entra services.
- User and Group Management: Manage user accounts, groups, and roles for efficient access control.
- Security Monitoring: Monitor identity and access activities for anomalies and potential security threats.
- Compliance and Auditing: Ensure compliance with regulatory standards and conduct regular audits of identity and access configurations.
- Integration: Integrate Entra services with other Microsoft and third-party solutions for comprehensive identity and access management.
- User Support: Provide support for identity and access-related issues, ensuring a smooth user experience.
- Documentation: Maintain detailed documentation of identity and access management configurations, policies, and procedures.
