Active Directory SME

Summary: The Active Directory SME role involves analyzing, enhancing, and supporting the security posture of a complex Active Directory and Single Sign-On environment, both on-premise and in the cloud. The position requires expertise in Active Directory operations, cloud infrastructure management, and the development of automated solutions. The candidate will also be responsible for translating business needs into technology solutions and leading incident resolution efforts. A strong background in cybersecurity and information technology is essential for success in this role.

Key Responsibilities:

• Analyze, enhance, and support the security posture of a highly complex, enterprise level Active Directory and Single Sign On environment in a hybrid on-premise and cloud hosted configuration.
• Active Directory SME (Domain Controller operations, GPO, AD Sites & Services, Ability to automate day to day tasks, user & group management, etc.)
• Manage enterprise cloud infrastructures in AWS.
• Translate business needs into workable technology solutions that meet the needs of internal customers.
• Participate in or lead troubleshooting and incident resolution of complex, high severity incidents.
• Develop automated solutions using scripts, pipelines, and cloud-based server-less computing platforms.
• Develop detailed architecture, standards, design, and implementation documentation.
• Analyze the current Authentication Services environment to identify both technical and operational opportunities and develop continuous improvement action plans.

Key Skills:

• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent certification.
• At least 4 years of experience working in cybersecurity or information technology.
• At least 1 year of experience with Active Directory, AWS, Ping Fed, or Ping ID.
• At least 1 year of experience with Cloud Infrastructure management.
• 3+ ADDS engineering / Ops senior experience.
• 3+ PowerShell advanced.
• 3+ Identity Lifecycle Management.
• 3+ Splunk, New Relic - Observability.
• 3+ AWS, Azure, Entra ID.
• 5+ years of experience with securing and managing Active Directory at an enterprise level.
• 5+ years of experience with EC2, CFT, and AWS cloud infrastructures.
• 5+ years of experience in Active Directory security.
• 5+ years of experience developing complex scripts in PowerShell, VBScript, YAML, Python or other languages to develop automated solutions.

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: undetermined

Country: USA

Working Arrangements: remote

IR35 Status: outside IR35

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: IT