Active Directory Administrator

Overview

TekWissen is a global workforce management provider headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan that offers strategic talent solutions to our clients world-wide. Our client is an American multinational information technology services and consulting company and is a leading provider of information technology, consulting, and business process outsourcing services, dedicated helping the world's leading companies build stronger businesses.

Job Title: Active Directory Administrator

Work Location: Dallas, TX 75204

Job Type: Contract

Work Type: Hybrid

Duration: 12 Months

Job Summary

• This job is part of the Directory Services team under Cyber Security and Technology Risk Management group.
• The role is expected to perform Active Directory (AD) and Azure AD administration, maintenance, and automation, as well as provide ongoing support to enterprise customers.
  
  

Required Skills

• Microsoft Active Directory
• Azure AD
• Scripting Knowledge
  
  

Other Skills

• Active Directory Administration
• Design & Implementation of Active Directory
• Microsoft ADFS
• Microsoft Certificate Management
• Identity Creation - AD
• Core Infra - Active Directory
• ADFS
• Microsoft PIM/PAM
• B2B/B2C
• M365 IDaaS
• M365 Identity Management
  
  

Responsibilities

• Perform Active Directory (AD) and Azure AD administration, maintenance, and automation.
• Provide ongoing support to enterprise customers.
• Oversee the administration of Microsoft Azure, Azure Active Directory (AAD), AAD Connect, ADFS, and Office 365.
• Implement Single Sign-On with Azure AD and other services for seamless integration.
• Manage all facets of AD-related tasks and activities, including automation workflows.
• Utilize OData REST API, Microsoft Graph REST API, and JSON batching for workflow automation.
• Author and edit scripts, such as PowerShell, VBS, or similar.
• Manage Microsoft Advanced Group Policy Management (AGPM) and Microsoft Identity Management or Forefront Identity Management, including custom development.
• Oversee Microsoft Distributed File System (DFS) and Microsoft Distributed File System Replication (DFSR).
• Utilize server virtualization technologies (VMware or Microsoft Hyper-V).
• Assist with integration efforts for Microsoft online services.
• Thrive in a sense of urgency environment and leverage best practices.
• Apply Agile project management methodology.
  
  

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications - Education & Prior Job Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Technology, Information Systems (CIS/MIS), Engineering or related technical discipline, or equivalent experience/training
• 5 years of technology experience, with a focus on information security technology development, support, and administration
  
  

Preferred Qualifications – Education & Prior Job Experience

• Master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Technology, Information Systems (CIS/MIS), Engineering or related technical discipline, or equivalent experience/training
• 5 years of technology experience, with a focus on information security technology development, support, and administration
  
  

Skills, Licenses & Certifications

• Hands on experience with Microsoft Azure, Azure Active Directory(AAD), AAD Connect, ADFS and Office 365.
• Single Sign-On with Azure AD and other services for seamless integration
• Extensive knowledge and experience in all facets of AD-related tasks and activities, including automation workflows
• General knowledge of OData REST API, Microsoft Graph REST API and JSON batching and workflow automation using tools like Microfocus Directory Resource Administration(DRA)
• Ability to author and edit scripts, such as PowerShell, VBS, or similar
• Experience with Microsoft Advanced Group Policy Management (AGPM)
• Experience with Microsoft Identity Management or Forefront Identity Management, including custom development.
• Experience with Microsoft Distributed File System (DFS) and Microsoft Distributed File System Replication (DFSR)
• Experience with server virtualization technologies (VMware or Microsoft Hyper-V)
• Understanding of Microsoft online services and ability to assist with integration efforts
• Ability to thrive in a sense-of-urgency environment and leverage best practices
• Proficiency in Agile project management methodology
  
  

Language & Communication Skills

• Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and written with all levels within the organization
• Ability to explain technical concepts and adjust messaging based on the audience, including non-technical groups
• Ability to influence through outstanding interpersonal skills, collaboration, and negotiation skills
• Ability to work well within a team environment, as well as independently
  
  

TekWissen® Group is an equal opportunity employer supporting workforce diversity.

TekWissen is an emerging global human capital, recruitment and IT services organization. Operating since 2009, we draw upon more than a decade of staffing experience to deliver critical talent acquisition solutions and IT engagements for our clients. We’re founded on a culture that is passionate about delivering tailored solutions, that create lasting partnerships.

Our global footprint covers six countries: United States, Canada, Australia, India, United Kingdom and the Philippines. This allows us to work in close partnership with organizations and manage everything from global talent needs with demanding resourcing strategies, to single sites with lower recruitment volumes.

TekWissen® is an equal opportunity employer supporting workplace diversity.