Active Directory Engineer III

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, Implement, and Manage Active Directory:
• Design, deploy, and manage Active Directory (AD) infrastructure, including AD forests, domains, Organizational Unit(OUs), Group Policies, trusts, and other tools as required.
• Maintain and support AD-related services, such as DNS, DHCP, and LDAP.
• Implement Group Policy Objects (GPOs) for security, software deployment, and other configurations.
• Develop and maintain AD forests, domains, organizational units (OUs), and trust relationships.
• Plan and implement AD schema extensions, upgrades, and migrations.


• Security and Compliance:
• Implement and manage AD security policies and access controls.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA).
• Conduct regular audits of AD objects, permissions, and policies to ensure compliance with organizational and regulatory standards.
• Monitor AD for security breaches and respond to incidents.


• Automation and Optimization:
• Develop and maintain scripts for automation of common AD tasks using PowerShell or other scripting languages.
• Optimize AD performance and efficiency through regular tuning and updates.


• Maintenance and Support:
• Perform regular maintenance tasks, such as backup and recovery, patch management, and performance tuning.
• Provide Level 2 and Level 3 support for AD-related issues and other tools as required.
• Troubleshoot and resolve AD replication, authentication, and authorization issues.


• Collaboration and Documentation:
• Work closely with other IT teams to integrate AD with various applications and systems.
• Create and maintain comprehensive documentation of the AD environment, including architecture, configurations, and procedures.
• Document AD configurations, processes, and procedures.
• Provide training and guidance to IT staff and end-users on AD-related topics.


• Project Management:
• Lead or participate in AD-related projects, ensuring timely and successful completion.
• Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, and documentation.
• Coordinate with vendors and third-party service providers as needed.