Identity & Directory Administration

- Administer on-premises Active Directory and Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD), including users, groups, OUs, and domain accounts.
- Maintain hybrid identity and cloud synchronization (Entra Connect / Cloud Sync), monitoring sync health between on-prem AD and Entra ID and resolving issues.
- Support ongoing cleanup and reorganization of Active Directory - OU structure, naming conventions, and removal of stale objects - following established standards.
- Administer domain and privileged accounts with attention to least-privilege and proper governance of service and admin accounts.

Access, Groups & Governance

- Create and manage security groups, including dynamic and static groups, and apply group-based access across on-prem and cloud resources.
- Support access reviews, role-based access, and conditional access policies.
- Manage App Registrations and app/SSO integrations with AD/Entra ID to support accurate reporting across the M365 organization.

Endpoint & Cloud Infrastructure

- Administer Microsoft Intune for device management, compliance, and endpoint security.
- Support and maintain Windows Server infrastructure and Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) environments, including deployment and patching.
- Create, maintain, and troubleshoot Group Policy Objects (GPOs) across corporate, store, and BPO environments.

Automation & Reporting

- Automate routine identity and directory tasks using PowerShell (and Microsoft Graph where applicable) - account lifecycle, group membership, and reporting.
- Execute and help improve onboarding and offboarding processes, ideally integrated with HR systems such as ADP for timely joiner/mover/leaver handling.




- Produce accurate reporting on identity, licensing, and access across the M365 organization.

Security & Operations

- Apply identity security best practices: MFA, conditional access, and monitoring for unusual activity.
- Serve as an escalation point for AD/Entra/M365 identity issues.
- Maintain documentation and runbooks for the identity environment.
- Technical, logical, and analytical thinker with a solid understanding of cloud-based systems, networks, and hybrid identity, with a keen eye for detail.
- Good understanding of Microsoft Licensing models and the Microsoft 365 / Office suite.
- Windows 11 and up-to-date Windows management knowledge.
- Ability to follow and help maintain structured, documented standards in a complex AD environment.
- Proactive with assignments and strong time and task management across multiple projects at once.
- High degree of confidentiality when handling privileged access and sensitive identity data.
- Ability to communicate cross-functionally with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Strong diagnostic, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- Timely, accurate documentation and consistent follow-up, adhering to SLAs and ticketing workflows.
- Ability to work to deadlines and prioritize effectively.
- Strong email and phone communication skills.
- Management of additional device platforms via Intune/MDM: iOS, macOS, Android, and ChromeOS.
- ITIL certification or hands-on experience applying ITIL processes.

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📌 Active Directory Administrator (India)
🏢 Mindfire
📍 India