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Description
We are seeking an experienced Microsoft Identity & Access Management professional with a minimum of 5 years' hands-on experience managing, supporting, and enhancing Microsoft Active Directory and Microsoft EntraID environments.
The successful candidate will possess a strong understanding of hybrid identity architectures, including how on-premises Active Directory integrates and synchronizes with Microsoft EntraID. They will have proven experience implementing secure authentication solutions, Conditional Access policies, SAML-based application integrations, and modern identity management best practices.
This role is critical in ensuring the security, reliability, and efficiency of our identity infrastructure and access management services.
Key Responsibilities
Active Directory Administration
Manage and support Microsoft Active Directory environments.
Administer users, groups, organizational units, and Group Policy Objects (GPOs).
Troubleshoot authentication, replication, DNS, and Active Directory-related issues.
Implement and maintain Active Directory security best practices.
Support AD upgrades, migrations, and disaster recovery processes.
Active Directory Sites and Services.
Microsoft EntraID Administration
Administer Microsoft EntraID (formerly Azure Active Directory).
Configure and manage users, groups, enterprise applications, and identities.
Support identity lifecycle management processes.
Configure and monitor authentication methods and identity protection capabilities.
Implement and maintain EntraID security controls.
Hybrid Identity Management
Manage and troubleshoot Active Directory synchronization with EntraID.
Support Azure AD Connect / Entra Connect environments.
Understand authentication mechanisms including: Password Hash Synchronization (PHS)
Pass-through Authentication (PTA)
Federation
Single Sign-On (SSO)
Conditional Access & Authentication
Design and implement Conditional Access policies.
Configure Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA).
Manage authentication methods and authentication strengths.
Support passwordless authentication technologies including: Microsoft Authenticator
FIDO2 Security Keys
Windows Hello for Business
Application Integration
Configure and support SAML-based application integrations.
Manage Single Sign-On (SSO) solutions.
Troubleshoot identity federation and authentication issues.
Work with application owners and vendors to onboard enterprise applications.
Security & Compliance
Review identity security posture and recommend improvements.
Monitor and investigate authentication and access-related incidents.
Support audit and compliance requirements.
Implement least-privilege access principles and role-based access controls (RBAC).
Essential Skills & Experience
Required
Minimum 5 years' experience administering Microsoft Active Directory.
Minimum 5 years' experience working with Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD).
Strong understanding of hybrid identity architecture.
Proven experience with Azure AD Connect / Entra Connect.
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