User and Group Management: Create, modify, and delete user accounts and groups, ensuring adherence to security policies and permissions structures.
Group Policy Management: Configure and manage Group Policy Objects (GPOs) to enforce security settings and software deployment across the network.
Active Directory Services: Implement and maintain Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS), including domain controllers, to ensure network resource availability and security.
Monitoring and Troubleshooting: Monitor Active Directory performance, system health, and security logs to identify and resolve issues, ensuring high availability and reliability.
Backup and Disaster Recovery: Execute Active Directory backup and disaster recovery plans, including regular testing and updating of recovery procedures to minimize downtime in case of system failures.
Integration and Support: Coordinate with network and system administrators to integrate Active Directory with other systems like email, DNS, and DHCP, ensuring seamless user experience and system interoperability.
Documentation and Compliance: Develop and maintain documentation related to Active Directory architecture, settings, and procedures, including detailed change logs and system configurations for audit compliance and knowledge transfer.
Essential Skills
Group Policy Management: Proficiency in configuring and managing settings for users and computers within an organizations network, enforcing security policies, and automating software deployments.
PowerShell Scripting: Automating user account management and bulk updates to Active Directory objects, reducing manual workload and potential for errors.
Directory Synchronization: Ensuring consistent data across on-premises Active Directory environments and cloud-based directories by synchronizing user accounts, passwords, and group memberships.
Security and Compliance: Implementing and managing Active Directory security policies, ensuring adherence to organizational standards and regulatory requirements.
Troubleshooting and Problem-Solving: Identifying and resolving issues related to Active Directory services, ensuring minimal disruption to business operations.
Qualifications
Experience: Typically, 810 years of experience in Active Directory administration, with a strong understanding of Windows Server environments.
Certifications: Certifications such as Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate or MCSA: Windows Server are often preferred.
Job Classification
Industry: BankingFunctional Area / Department: IT & Information SecurityRole Category: IT SecurityRole: Security Engineer / AnalystEmployement Type: Full time