Subject Matter Expert Active Directory & Entra ID Services

Role : Subject Matter Expert Active Directory & Entra ID Services

Location : Los Angeles , CA (Onsite)

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Required Skills

• 8-10 years of relevant experience in Active Directory and Entra ID management, with at least 3 5 years in a subject matter expert [SME] role.
• Deep understanding of Windows Server infrastructure, ADFS, ADCS, DNS, PKI, and IAM principles.
• Strong experience in managing complex and multi forest Active Directory infrastructure.
• Strong PowerShell scripting and automation experience.
• Demonstrated experience in stakeholder-facing service delivery and technical leadership.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and reporting skills.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical mindset with the ability to manage critical incidents under pressure.

Technical Responsibilities

• Responsible for administering and supporting Active Directory Domain Controllers, forests, and trust relationships.
• Manage promotion/demotion of domain controllers and forest-level administration.
• Manage Group Policy Objects (GPOs), Sites and Services, and replication configurations.
• Manage conducting regular AD health checks, database cleanup, and replication remediation.
• Manage SYSVOL, Global Catalogue, FSMO roles, and Windows Time Services.
• Manage implementation and support of Active Directory backup, recovery, and disaster recovery procedures.
• Configure and manage Certificate Services and Public Key Infrastructure (PKI).
• Manage roaming profiles, folder redirection, and cloud storage access control (Azure Storage).
• Lead Active Directory domain migrations and consolidation projects.
• Ensure security hardening and vulnerability management of domain controllers.

Preferred Certifications

• Microsoft Certified: Identity and Access Administrator (SC-300)
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104)
• Microsoft Certified: Windows Server Hybrid Administrator Associate
• ITIL Foundation Certification