Level 3 AD Administration Architect
Job Summary
Description
This role is responsible for designing governing and evolving the organizations Active Directory ecosystem. You will act as the technical authority for Tier 0 identity infrastructure ensuring security resilience and scalability of directory services while providing expert guidance and troubleshooting for complex incidents.
Requirements
- Deep expertise in Microsoft Active Directory architecture
- Strong knowledge of Kerberos LDAP AD replication DNS and PKI infrastructures
- Experience with Group Policy design tiering models and Microsoft security baselines
- Experience in hybrid identity environments including Microsoft Entra ID / Azure AD and Entra Connect synchronization
- Ability to provide expert-level troubleshooting for authentication and directory-related incidents
- Strong problem-solving analytical and communication skills
- Experience in large enterprise AD environments is a plus
- Knowledge of PowerShell scripting and identity security frameworks is a plus
Responsibilities
- Design and maintain Active Directory architecture and identity infrastructure
- Define and enforce Tier 0 governance security posture and operational frameworks
- Architect and maintain Domain Controllers PKI DNS services on DCs and Group Policy baselines
- Align AD architecture with Microsoft identity and security best practices
- Implement identity hardening measures and privileged access models
- Provide guidance to L2 AD administrators and validate operational procedures
- Participate in strategic infrastructure and identity transformation projects
- Troubleshoot complex authentication replication and directory-related incidents
- Manage hybrid identity integration between on-premises AD and Entra ID / Azure AD
Nice to have
- Experience supporting global enterprise AD environments
- Automation and scripting using PowerShell
- Knowledge of identity security frameworks and global identity operations
- Exposure to strategic IT infrastructure projects and transformation initiatives
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