Senior Windows Engineer

Overview:

Operations focused vs engineering

Desired Skills and Experience:

A. Must have 3-5 yrs of Deep Technical understanding of Microsoft SCCM (OSD, Site Administration, Patching, SW Deployment).

PowerShell Expertise:

• Scripting Proficiency: Advanced knowledge of PowerShell syntax, cmdlets, modules (e.g., Active Directory, Azure AD, Microsoft. Graph), and error handling.
• Automation: Ability to create and maintain scripts for routine tasks, reporting, and complex identity management workflows.
• Desired State Configuration (DSC): Understanding of DSC for managing and enforcing system configurations.

Active Directory (AD) Mastery:

• Deep understanding of AD architecture, domains, forests, trusts, DNS integration, and replication.
• Object Management: (Proficiency in managing users, groups, computers, and organizational units (OUs).
• Group Policy: (Expertise in designing, implementing, and troubleshooting Group Policy Objects (GPOs) for security and configuration.

Authentication & Authorization:

• Knowledge of Kerberos, NTLM, and access control lists (ACLs).
• Microsoft Entra ID (formerly Azure AD) Proficiency

Core Concepts:

• Understanding of cloud identity, tenants, directories, and synchronization with on-premises AD (Azure AD Connect).
• User & Group Management: (Managing users, groups, and administrative roles within Entra ID.)
• Authentication & Access Management: (Expertise in Conditional Access, Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), Single Sign-On (SSO), and application registrations.

Identity Governance:

• Familiarity with Entra ID Identity Governance features for access reviews, entitlement management, and lifecycle workflows.
• Workflow Design: ( Ability to design and implement automated workflows for onboarding, offboarding, role changes, and access management.

Provisioning & Deprovisioning:

• Experience with automated provisioning and deprovisioning of user accounts and access across various systems.
• API Integration: (Skill in integrating PowerShell scripts and automation tools with Entra ID and other systems using APIs (e.g., Microsoft Graph API).

Orchestration Tools:

• Familiarity with tools like Azure Logic Apps, Power Automate, or other workflow automation platforms to orchestrate complex identity processes.

B. Ability to author technical and operational management documentation including design and support docs, operational runbooks, internal knowledge base articles, etc.