What are the responsibilities and job description for the Active Directory Engineer position at Infinite Computer Solutions (ICS)?
Job Details
Job Title: Active Directory Engineer / Analyst
Location - BH,NJ, Alpha, GA, Frisco, TX or Remote
Full-time/ W2 - with Infinite Computer Solutions
Position Summary
The Active Directory (AD) Trust Remediation Analyst will play a critical role in decommissioning an AD forest trust. This role involves analyzing dependencies, validating migration plans, coordinating across IT/business units, and ensuring a smooth transition of resources and users to a modern identity management solution. The ideal candidate possesses a strong Active Directory background, problem-solving ability, attention to detail, and excellent communication skills.
Skillset & Experience
- Experience: Proven IT analyst experience with direct involvement in Active Directory administration, analysis, or migration projects.
- Active Directory Expertise: Strong knowledge of AD forests, domains, trusts, group policies (GPOs), permissions, authentication, and replication concepts.
- Technical Skills & Tools:
- Scripting & Automation: PowerShell, VBScript, Batch scripting.
- Identity & Access Management: Active Directory Federation Services (ADFS), Azure Active Directory etc.
- Directory & Server Platforms: Windows Server (2012, 2016, 2019, 2022), DNS, DHCP.
- Monitoring & Reporting: Microsoft Identity Manager (MIM)/ Splunk, custom dashboards, Excel
- Networking & Security: Ports/protocols (SMB, LDAP/LDAPS, RDP, SQL), PKI/Certificates, TLS, firewall rules.
- Migration/Integration Tools: Quest Migration Manager, ADMT (Active Directory Migration Tool), BeyondTrust, or equivalent.
- Analytical Skills: Strong ability to identify dependencies, assess risks, and propose solutions.
- Communication: Excellent written and verbal skills, able to explain technical issues to non-technical stakeholders.
- Project Management: Capable of managing priorities, working in Agile/Waterfall delivery models, and supporting cutover/migration schedules.
- Collaboration: Demonstrated success working with cross-functional IT/business teams.
- Attention to Detail: Commitment to accuracy, documentation quality, and compliance standards.
Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities
- Dependency Analysis
- Perform detailed analysis of applications, resources, and services dependent on the existing AD trust.
- Document dependencies, risks, and impacts of moving the trust to one-way selective and eventual removal.
- Data Collection
- Use PowerShell and other tools to gather information on group memberships, ACLs, and SPNs.
- Organize collected data for use in migration planning.
- Data Validation
- Partner with application owners and IT teams to validate and cleanse collected data.
- Ensure data accuracy to enable effective migration planning.
- Application/Port Usage Analysis
- Assess and document ports and protocols used by services (e.g., SMB 445, SQL 1433, LDAP 389/636).
- Provide insights for impact assessment and remediation strategies.
- Migration Planning Support
- Collaborate with Identity, Server, and Project Managers to refine migration strategies.
- Assist in designing plans for user/group migration, application repointing, and access updates.
- Risk Assessment
- Identify risks related to trust modification/removal.
- Propose mitigation strategies and contingencies in collaboration with stakeholders.
- Reporting and Documentation
- Develop reports, dashboards, and presentations to communicate findings and recommendations.
- Maintain detailed project documentation for audit and compliance needs.
- Project Coordination
- Coordinate with IT and business teams (network, security, application support).
- Ensure synchronized and efficient remediation efforts.
- User and Resource Migration Support
- Provide troubleshooting and validation support during migration phases.
- Assist with post-migration cleanup and verification activities.
- Stakeholder Communication
- Serve as liaison between technical and business teams.
- Provide timely updates and address project-related inquiries.
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