AdresJD for DS (Directory Services)
Azure Entra-Connect Administrator to maintain and troubleshoot Hybrid AD infrastructure.
play a key role in ensuring the stability, security, and scalability of Azure Entra-connect environment,
As well as supporting a range of related technologies including Azure Entra-Connect, MFA, Conditional access, Azure Insight, NPS, PCNS, DHCP, DNS, KMS, DFS and PKI.
Required Skills:
1. Deep Expertise in AD concepts, Azure Architecture, and troubleshooting.
2. Strong hands-on experience with Azure AD, NPS, DHCP, DNS, KMS, DFS and PKI.
3. Proficient in Hybrid Azure Active Directory Environment (Azure Entra-Connect) Administration and Reporting.
4. Proficient in Server Operating system Windows Server 2016, 2019 and 2022.
5. Ability to work independently and prioritize tasks effectively and involve P1 and P2 issues.
6. Problem solving skills and attention to providing the root cause analysis.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Architecting, designing, consulting Directory/DNS/Entra solutions as per enterprise/business requirements.
2. Build/ Configure/Maintain the azure resources in azure IaaS and PaaS environment.
3. Configure and maintain the azure Conditional access, MFA, PIM, HA DRS, Backups and Restoration, conduct DR drills, Virtual Machines Migration etc.
4. Entra: Responsible for monitoring, evaluating, and proposing adoption of new Entra services/capabilities.
5. Integrate AD with Azure AD / Azure Entra-Connect to synchronize On-prem AD objects with Azure/Troubleshoot Azure Entra-Connect sync issues.
6. Partnering with other Entra stakeholders (non-DS) deliver new enterprise solutions/capabilities and Perform frequent AD health checks.
7. Manage and maintain all aspects of AD, including users, groups, computers, OUs, GPOs, trusts, and FSMO roles / Troubleshoot account lockout issues.
8. Optimize AD performance and troubleshoot complex issues /Conducting Root cause analysis.
9. Implement and enforce AD security best practices /Keeping up with industry trends and identify opportunities for improvement of existing configuration.
10. Build and configure new domain controllers/Upgrade Domain controllers to latest OS.
11. Demote the Domain controllers and perform meta data cleanup.
12. Patch Domain Controllers using the WSUS, SCCM patching tools and validate the post patching server health using the PowerShell scripts.
13. Move or seize the FSMO roles during the Primary domain control fail.
14. Create/Maintain the AD group policies.
15. Configure/Maintain/Troubleshoot DHCP, DNS, NPS servers.
16. Configure/maintain backups of DNS zones, DHCP Servers Scopes and AD GPOs.
17. Troubleshoot DNS resolutions and name server issues.
18. Troubleshoot DHCP client configuration and connectivity issues.
19. Configure and maintain DHCP failover/ DHCP Cluster (business continuity)
20. Configure and manage Network access policies, including authentication authorization, and accounting.
21. Configure and manage DFS namespaces and replication.
22. Configure/Maintain/Troubleshoot DFS Namespaces, replication and migration of file shares.
23. Configure and Manage PKI Systems. And renew the certs issued before it expires.
24. Aspiring, instilling, and practicing culture of continuous improvement, automation, and DevOps fundamentals. Always adhere to zero trust principles.
Notice Period : Immediate to 45 Days only
Employee Status : Full Time Employee
Shift : Day Job
Travel : No
Job Posting : Mar 15 2024
About Cognizant
Cognizant (Nasdaq-100: CTSH) is one of the world's leading professional services companies, transforming clients' business, operating and technology models for the digital era. Our unique industry-based, consultative approach helps clients envision, build and run more innovative and efficient businesses. Headquartered in the U.S., Cognizant is ranked 185 on the Fortune 500 and is consistently listed among the most admired companies in the world. Learn how Cognizant helps clients lead with digital at www.cognizant.com or follow us @Cognizant.
