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Active Directory Systems Administrator
Washington, DC
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expCognowiz is seeking an Active Directory Systems Administrator to manage and secure their Active Directory environment. The role involves overseeing user provisioning, implementing identity management solutions, and ensuring compliance with security best practices.
Computer Software
Responsibilities
Administer and manage on-premises Active Directory environment, ensuring it is secure, highly available, and properly configured
Oversee Group Policy Objects (GPOs), Trusts, DNS, AD Sites and Services, and other AD components
Perform user provisioning and de-provisioning, ensuring the application of best practices for Active Directory security (e.g., least privilege, proper account permissions, password policies)
Implement and manage Active Directory Federation Services (ADFS) for authentication and federation with cloud and external resources
Manage Azure Active Directory (Azure AD) for cloud-based identity management, including the integration of on-premises AD with Azure AD using Azure AD Connect
Administer Azure AD conditional access policies, ensuring secure and compliant access to cloud applications and resources
Implement and configure Azure AD B2C (Business-to-Consumer) for user authentication in external-facing applications
Manage Azure AD Connect, including troubleshooting, synchronization, and ensuring proper user identity lifecycle management
Oversee the administration and integration of Okta for identity management, single sign-on (SSO), and multi-factor authentication (MFA) solutions
Ensure the seamless integration of Okta with internal and third-party applications (e.g., Office 365, Salesforce, Google Workspace)
Manage and configure Okta Universal Directory, Lifecycle Management, and API Access Management
Monitor the health and performance of AD, Azure AD, and Okta environments, proactively addressing any issues or potential vulnerabilities
Develop and maintain PowerShell scripts for automating common tasks related to Active Directory, Azure AD, and Okta
Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for all identity management systems and processes
Qualification
Required
Bachelor s degree in computer science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field. Equivalent work experience may also be considered
5+ years of hands-on experience in Identity and Access Management (IAM) with a strong focus on Active Directory, Azure AD, and Okta administration
Certifications: Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect, Okta Certified Administrator, or other relevant IAM/security certifications
Proficient in Active Directory (AD) administration, including Group Policy, Active Directory Federation Services (ADFS), and AD sites/replication
Strong experience managing and administering Azure Active Directory (Azure AD), including Azure AD Connect, Conditional Access, and Azure AD B2C
Expertise in Okta configuration, including SSO, MFA, Lifecycle Management, and API Access Management
Proficient in using PowerShell for automation and management of AD and Azure AD environments
Knowledge of IAM-related protocols like SAML, OAuth, OpenID Connect, and LDAP
Familiarity with security best practices in identity management, including multi-factor authentication (MFA) and role-based access control (RBAC)
Ability to analyze and resolve complex IAM issues, including authentication, access, and security problems
Strong verbal and written communication skills, capable of explaining complex technical issues to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Ability to work cross-functionally with other teams, such as security, network, and applications teams, to address identity management challenges
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