About the position
Azure AD Specialist
We are seeking a highly skilled On-Premises and Azure Active Directory Specialist to lead and manage projects related to identity and access management across hybrid environments. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with Microsoft Active Directory (AD), Azure AD, and related technologies to ensure the secure, efficient, and scalable implementation of authentication, authorization, and directory services.
Key Responsibilities:
- Administer and support Microsoft AD technologies including:
- Active Directory Domain Services (ADDS)
- Azure Active Directory (Azure AD)
- Azure AD Connect and Hybrid Identity Solutions
- Azure AD Self-Service Password Reset (SSPR), Single Sign-On (SSO), and Privileged Identity Management (PIM)
- Always On VPN (AOVPN), ADFS, ADMT, DNS, DHCP, GPOs, FSMO, LAPS, NPS
- Manage AD Forest/domain upgrades, domain and forest functional levels, external trusts, and group policy objects.
- Plan and execute Active Directory migrations (users, groups, computers, servers) using native and third-party tools.
- Lead tenant-to-tenant migrations for Office 365 products (Exchange Online, Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive, Skype for Business).
- Design and deploy Microsoft 365 cloud solutions including:
- Azure App Proxy, Enterprise Applications, Exchange Online
- Identity governance and conditional access policies
- Monitor, maintain, and optimize desktop, mobile, and peripheral device performance in collaboration with systems engineers.
- Develop, test, and deploy both on-prem and cloud applications following the software development life cycle (SDLC).
- Troubleshoot and resolve identity-related incidents; document solutions and implement preventive measures.
- Support Microsoft licensing and contract management processes.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to define technical requirements and deliver secure, scalable identity solutions.
- Provide performance tuning, system optimization, and operational support for hybrid identity platforms.
- Participate in risk assessments, process improvement, and compliance initiatives.
Qualifications and Technical Experience:
- 7+ years hands-on experience
- Proven experience managing both on-prem Active Directory and Azure Active Directory
- Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104)
- Microsoft Certified: Identity and Access Administrator Associate (SC-300)
- Strong understanding of hybrid identity, authentication protocols, and security best practices
- Hands-on experience with PowerShell scripting for automation and administration
- Working knowledge of Hyper-V, Intune, and Microsoft Endpoint Manager
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If you believe that you have what it takes, please contact Kivara Rajgopal on [Email Address Removed] or [Phone Number Removed];
Desired Skills:
- Active Directory Domain
- Azure
- Azure AD
- Azure Sign on
- Hyper-v
- Cloud
- 365
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