Microsoft Azure AD

NATIONMIND LLC; Woodbridge Township (NJ); Remote; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the technology sector is seeking a dedicated Microsoft Azure AD specialist for a long-term remote contract. The role involves managing M&A transitions, optimizing identity services, and ensuring compliance with organizational standards. Candidates should possess strong expertise in Active Directory, Azure infrastructure, and project management skills.

Qualifications

• Experience in Active Directory administration and architecture is essential.
• Proven experience with migrations from On Prem AD to Azure AD.
• Knowledge of security compliance and optimization strategies.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for managing M&A transitions and identity services integration.
• Perform assessment and analysis of acquired company's identity environment.
• Lead migration projects ensuring minimal disruption to business operations.

Skills

Active Directory architecture

On Prem AD migration

Azure AD migration

PowerShell scripting

M&A project experience

Technical leadership

Problem-solving

Documentation

Education

Microsoft certifications (MCSE, Azure Solutions Architect)

Job description

NationMind is hiring a dedicated and detail-oriented Microsoft Azure AD.

Microsoft Azure AD

Location: Remote

Long term contract

Top 3 skills

· On Prem AD

· Migration azure AD to On Prem AD

· Azure AD

Role Description

· Develop and follow processes for M&A transitions.

· Perform Inventory of the OnPrem as well as Azure environment of the acquired company.

· Perform assessment and analysis of the acquisition’s Identity Environment including but not limited to GPO analysis, OU structure, delegation of permissions etc.

· If required, deploy various agents like MDI, MS Password Protection, Tanium etc.

· Perform bulk identity creation and consolidation, user and group migrations.

· Collaborate with cross-functional teams and work towards integrating the Identity services of 2 separate organizations.

· Perform risk assessments and risk mitigation for OnPrem AD and Azure AD during the Transition.

· Confidently work on AAD features like Conditional Access, Identity Protection, Privileged Identity Management (PIM), and Azure AD Connect.

· Play a key role in the AAD integration process for new mergers and acquisitions, ensuring a smooth transition with minimal impact on business operations.

· Be able to manage Tenant to Tenant Migrations, Cross-Tenant Collaboration and Identity Federation. Work with different types of records in Azure like MX, TXT, A, PTR etc.

· Create and maintain detailed technical documentation and M&A playbooks.

· Optimize and update existing documentation in the context of M&A.

· Perform Project Management activities such as: manage timelines, resources, and deliverables for M&A Transitions.

· Provide regular updates and reports to senior management on the status of M&A initiatives.

Essential Skills

· Experience in Active Directory architecture and administration.

· Proven experience with On Prem AD and Azure AD migration projects.

· Experience on Merger and Acquisition projects.

· Migration work from AD to AD.

· Relevant Microsoft certifications such as MCSE, Azure Solutions Architect, or equivalent.

· In-depth knowledge of Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, Group Policy, and related technologies.

· Strong understanding of Azure AD, including identity management, conditional access, and synchronization.

· Proficiency in PowerShell scripting for automation and management tasks.

· Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.

· Architecting Active Directory Solutions: Design, implement, and manage scalable and secure Active Directory infrastructure for both on-premises and cloud environments.

· Migration Projects: Lead and execute migration projects from on-prem AD to Azure AD, ensuring minimal disruption to business operations.

· Technical Leadership: Provide technical leadership and guidance to teams during project planning and implementation phases.

· Security and Compliance: Ensure Active Directory solutions comply with organizational security policies and industry standards.

· Performance Optimization: Monitor and optimize the performance of Active Directory environments.

· Troubleshooting & Support: Diagnose and resolve complex issues related to Active Directory and associated technologies.

· Documentation: Create comprehensive documentation for architectures, processes, and migration plans.

· Collaboration: Work closely with other IT teams, stakeholders, and vendors to deliver successful projects.

Desirable Skills

· Experience with hybrid identity solutions and integration.

· Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

· Familiarity with other Microsoft cloud services, such as Microsoft 365 and Intune.

· Experience with third-party migration tools and methodologies.

· Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

· Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

· Continuous learner with a passion for staying updated with the latest industry trends and technologies.

· Microsoft L3 Specialist.