AD Specialist

Wipro; Richfield (MN); Remote; USD 60,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental benefits

Paid time off

Disability insurance

Job summary

Wipro Limited in the United States seeks an AD Specialist for a remote contract role focusing on Active Directory, Azure AD Connect, and hybrid identity. You will design, build, and secure on‑prem and cloud identity platforms, collaborating with security and IT teams to ensure robust access control across enterprise apps.

The role emphasizes AD expertise, GPO management, and scripting, with responsibilities spanning architecture, documentation, and continual improvement of IAM defenses.

Qualifications

• Active Directory experience with 5–8 years in enterprise environments.
• Strong knowledge of authentication protocols (Kerberos/NTLM) and GPOs.
• Experience configuring Azure AD Connect in hybrid identities.
• Scripting with PowerShell to automate IAM tasks.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and manage on‑prem AD, GPOs, and domain controllers for reliability.
• Design and implement authentication/authorization across on‑prem and cloud.
• Collaborate with security and infrastructure teams on IAM projects.
• Maintain architecture diagrams and documentation of identity services.
• Drive AD hardening and best practices for secure identity management.
• Coordinate with vendors and internal teams to meet compliance needs.

Skills

Active Directory

AD troubleshooting

Azure AD Connect

Kerberos / NTLM

GPO management

PowerShell scripting

Hybrid identity

Tools

Azure VMs

EC2

VMware

Microsoft Defender for Identity

Job description

Wipro Limited (NYSE: WIT, BSE: 507685, NSE: WIPRO) is a leading technology services and consulting company focused on building innovative solutions that address clients’ most complex digital transformation needs. Leveraging our holistic portfolio of capabilities in consulting, design, engineering, and operations, we help clients realize their boldest ambitions and build future‑ready, sustainable businesses. With over 230,000 employees and business partners across 65 countries, we deliver on the promise of helping our customers, colleagues, and communities thrive in an ever‑changing world. For additional information, visit us at www.wipro.com.

Job Description

Title: AD Specialist

Location: Remote

Duration: Contract

Necessary skills:

• Configuration, management, and troubleshooting of on‑premises Multi‑Domain Active Directory environments, including Domain Controllers, Group Policy Objects (GPOs), and Patch management.
• Strong Knowledge Active Direcotry replication, site topology design, and conflict resolution.
• Proficient knowledge of Kerberos authentication, NTLM, and secure credential handling.
• Configuring and managing Azure AD Connect for secure synchronization between on‑premises Active Directory and Azure AD in hybrid identity environments.
• Install, configure, and maintain Windows Server operating systems, virtual machines, and Active Directory infrastructure to ensure high availability and security.
• Knowledge of Managing Virtual machines in Azure VMs, EC2 instances and VMware.
• Manage Azure AD Connect for seamless synchronization between on‑prem AD and Azure AD, with a strong focus on maintaining integrity and performance of the on‑prem identity source.
• Administer and monitor Microsoft Defender for Identity (MDI) sensors across domain controllers to detect and respond to identity‑based threats.
• Design and implement authentication and authorization frameworks primarily for on‑premises identity systems, with supplementary support for cloud identity platforms (Azure AD, AWS, GCP) as needed.
• Collaborate with internal teams and vendors to gather requirements and deliver robust Active Directory‑based identity solutions, ensuring compatibility with enterprise applications and services.
• Develop and maintain architectural diagrams and documentation for on‑prem identity infrastructure, including GPO structures, OU design, and trust relationships.
• Evaluate, design, and implement Active Directory and Single Sign‑On (SSO) solutions, focusing on secure, scalable, and cost‑effective identity management within the on‑prem environment.
• Drive continuous improvement in IAM security architecture, enhancements to on‑prem identity systems and introducing best practices for GPO management and AD hardening.
• Work closely with teams across information security, infrastructure, and architecture to ensure alignment of identity services with organizational goals and compliance requirements.

Good to have skills:

• Knowledge of Quest Active Roles Server, Recovery manager and Semperis
• Microsoft Certifications.
• Powershell Scripting

Areas of responsibility

• Monitoring and Incident Detection-Analyse attack trends and correlate logs across systems to identify advance threats. Enhance monitoring processes and implement improvements for faster detection, to ensure compliance with security frameworks and regulatory standards.
• Incident Handling and Analysis-Perform root cause analysis, create incident response plans and implement disaster recovery measures to minimize business disruption
• Threat Assessment and Analytics-Undertake forensic analysis using advanced analytics tools and implement mitigation measures to align with compliance requirements.
• Stakeholder Coordination and Audit Assistance-"Liaise with cross functional teams, external vendors and auditors to ensure compliance with security frameworks.
• Maintain audit documentation and ensure its accuracy while implementing processes that support audit readiness and continuous compliance."
• Training and Awareness-Assist in creating and delivering cybersecurity awareness sessions, including guidance on phishing and malicious emails.

Mandatory Skills: Active Directory.Experience: 5-8 Years.The expected compensation for this role ranges from $60,000 to $135,000 .Final compensation will depend on various factors, including your geographical location, minimum wage obligations, skills, and relevant experience. Based on the position, the role is also eligible for Wipro's standard benefits including a full range of medical and dental benefits options, disability insurance, paid time off (inclusive of sick leave), other paid and unpaid leave options.Applicants are advised that employment in some roles may be conditioned on successful completion of a post‑offer drug screening, subject to applicable state law.Wipro provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Applications from veterans and people with disabilities are explicitly welcome.Reinvent your world. We are building a modern Wipro. We are an end‑to‑end digital transformation partner with the boldest ambitions. To realize them, we need people inspired by reinvention. Of yourself, your career, and your skills. We want to see the constant evolution of our business and our industry. It has always been in our DNA - as the world around us changes, so do we. Join a business powered by purpose and a place that empowers you to design your own reinvention.

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