AANSEACORE
Subject Matter Expert (SME) Active Directory & Entra ID Services
AANSEACORE, Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079
Overview
Subject Matter Expert (SME) Active Directory & Entra ID Services We are seeking a highly skilled Subject Matter Expert (SME) Active Directory & Entra ID Services to join our global identity and access management team. The ideal candidate will possess deep technical expertise in Active Directory (AD), Entra ID (Azure AD), and related hybrid identity services, along with proven experience in service ownership, stakeholder engagement, and technical leadership. This role will be responsible for managing day-to-day operations, driving service excellence, mentoring team members, and acting as a key point of contact for escalations, issue resolution, and stakeholder communication. Responsibilities
Serve as the primary knowledge resource for Active Directory and Entra ID services. Provide expert guidance on solution design, process improvement, and technical decision-making. Partner with stakeholders to understand business challenges and deliver scalable, high-impact solutions. Act as a trusted advisor, ensuring recommendations align with organizational goals and compliance requirements. Participate in governance meetings, design reviews, and project discussions as a subject matter expert. Provide validation during testing, QA, and implementation phases. Develop and maintain detailed documentation, including SOPs, architecture diagrams, and process maps. Build and enhance internal knowledge repositories, playbooks, and automation frameworks. Identify and implement opportunities for process optimization, automation, and innovation. Mentor team members to strengthen domain expertise and ensure knowledge transfer. Work closely with offshore teams, serving as a backup for the onsite Tech Lead and covering responsibilities when required. Technical Responsibilities
Active Directory (On-Premises) Administer and support AD Domain Controllers, forests, and trust relationships. Manage promotion/demotion of domain controllers and forest-level administration. Oversee Group Policy Objects (GPOs), Sites and Services, and replication configurations. Conduct AD health checks, database cleanup, and replication remediation. Manage SYSVOL, Global Catalogue, FSMO roles, and Windows Time Services. Implement and maintain AD backup, recovery, and disaster recovery (DR) procedures. Configure and manage Certificate Services (ADCS) and Public Key Infrastructure (PKI). Manage roaming profiles, folder redirection, and cloud storage access control (Azure Storage). Lead domain migration and consolidation initiatives. Ensure security hardening, compliance, and vulnerability management for domain controllers. Administer and support Entra Connect / Sync servers and synchronization rules. Manage Azure AD roles, Administrative Units, RBAC, and Conditional Access Policies. Oversee Application Registrations (OIDC, SAML), Dynamic Groups, and Privileged Identity Management (PIM). Manage Service Principals, custom domains, and identity lifecycle processes. Collaborate on integration with third-party IAM platforms such as Okta. Automation, Documentation & Compliance Design and implement automation solutions using PowerShell scripting for monitoring, reporting, and health checks. Maintain up-to-date technical documentation, architecture blueprints, and SOPs. Drive process efficiency through automation and adherence to best practices. Support audit and compliance initiatives with accurate records and change documentation. Prepare Root Cause Analysis (RCA) reports and Problem Management documentation for incidents. Qualifications
Bachelors Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. 1012 years of relevant experience in Active Directory and Entra ID management, including 35 years in an SME or leadership role. Strong understanding of Windows Server infrastructure, ADFS, ADCS, DNS, PKI, and IAM principles. Proven experience managing complex multi-forest Active Directory environments. Expertise in PowerShell scripting and automation for administrative and reporting tasks. Demonstrated service delivery, stakeholder management, and technical leadership experience. Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills. Ability to manage critical incidents under pressure while maintaining service stability. Strong collaboration and interpersonal skills. Ability to influence cross-functional teams and stakeholders. Proven ability to translate technical details into business-oriented communication. Passion for continuous improvement, innovation, and knowledge sharing. Certifications
Preferred Certifications Microsoft Certified: Identity and Access Administrator (SC-300) Microsoft Certified: Windows Server Hybrid Administrator Associate ITIL Foundation Certification About Us
We are champions of change, torchbearers of innovation, pioneers of modern business and technology solutions, believers in teamwork, transparency, and relationships. We are AANSEACORE - a global Business Technology Transformation Solutions Company, specializing in Professional Staffing. Asia, Africa, North - South America, Europe, Australia, the global presence we strive to establish, is at the core of AANSEACORE and this underlines our global family ethos. We are partnered with technology household companies like Microsoft, AWS, IBM , Lenovo. specialized in Flexi-Staffing (Temp. Staffing) and Contract to Hire Staffing. With dedicated Account Managers for each of our clients, our consultants work for assignments across the globe based on clients needs. With our vast network of clients, we are always on the move, fulfilling their contract positions. Visit Us at www.aanseacore.com to learn more. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Subject Matter Expert (SME) Active Directory & Entra ID Services We are seeking a highly skilled Subject Matter Expert (SME) Active Directory & Entra ID Services to join our global identity and access management team. The ideal candidate will possess deep technical expertise in Active Directory (AD), Entra ID (Azure AD), and related hybrid identity services, along with proven experience in service ownership, stakeholder engagement, and technical leadership. This role will be responsible for managing day-to-day operations, driving service excellence, mentoring team members, and acting as a key point of contact for escalations, issue resolution, and stakeholder communication. Responsibilities
Serve as the primary knowledge resource for Active Directory and Entra ID services. Provide expert guidance on solution design, process improvement, and technical decision-making. Partner with stakeholders to understand business challenges and deliver scalable, high-impact solutions. Act as a trusted advisor, ensuring recommendations align with organizational goals and compliance requirements. Participate in governance meetings, design reviews, and project discussions as a subject matter expert. Provide validation during testing, QA, and implementation phases. Develop and maintain detailed documentation, including SOPs, architecture diagrams, and process maps. Build and enhance internal knowledge repositories, playbooks, and automation frameworks. Identify and implement opportunities for process optimization, automation, and innovation. Mentor team members to strengthen domain expertise and ensure knowledge transfer. Work closely with offshore teams, serving as a backup for the onsite Tech Lead and covering responsibilities when required. Technical Responsibilities
Active Directory (On-Premises) Administer and support AD Domain Controllers, forests, and trust relationships. Manage promotion/demotion of domain controllers and forest-level administration. Oversee Group Policy Objects (GPOs), Sites and Services, and replication configurations. Conduct AD health checks, database cleanup, and replication remediation. Manage SYSVOL, Global Catalogue, FSMO roles, and Windows Time Services. Implement and maintain AD backup, recovery, and disaster recovery (DR) procedures. Configure and manage Certificate Services (ADCS) and Public Key Infrastructure (PKI). Manage roaming profiles, folder redirection, and cloud storage access control (Azure Storage). Lead domain migration and consolidation initiatives. Ensure security hardening, compliance, and vulnerability management for domain controllers. Administer and support Entra Connect / Sync servers and synchronization rules. Manage Azure AD roles, Administrative Units, RBAC, and Conditional Access Policies. Oversee Application Registrations (OIDC, SAML), Dynamic Groups, and Privileged Identity Management (PIM). Manage Service Principals, custom domains, and identity lifecycle processes. Collaborate on integration with third-party IAM platforms such as Okta. Automation, Documentation & Compliance Design and implement automation solutions using PowerShell scripting for monitoring, reporting, and health checks. Maintain up-to-date technical documentation, architecture blueprints, and SOPs. Drive process efficiency through automation and adherence to best practices. Support audit and compliance initiatives with accurate records and change documentation. Prepare Root Cause Analysis (RCA) reports and Problem Management documentation for incidents. Qualifications
Bachelors Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. 1012 years of relevant experience in Active Directory and Entra ID management, including 35 years in an SME or leadership role. Strong understanding of Windows Server infrastructure, ADFS, ADCS, DNS, PKI, and IAM principles. Proven experience managing complex multi-forest Active Directory environments. Expertise in PowerShell scripting and automation for administrative and reporting tasks. Demonstrated service delivery, stakeholder management, and technical leadership experience. Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills. Ability to manage critical incidents under pressure while maintaining service stability. Strong collaboration and interpersonal skills. Ability to influence cross-functional teams and stakeholders. Proven ability to translate technical details into business-oriented communication. Passion for continuous improvement, innovation, and knowledge sharing. Certifications
Preferred Certifications Microsoft Certified: Identity and Access Administrator (SC-300) Microsoft Certified: Windows Server Hybrid Administrator Associate ITIL Foundation Certification About Us
We are champions of change, torchbearers of innovation, pioneers of modern business and technology solutions, believers in teamwork, transparency, and relationships. We are AANSEACORE - a global Business Technology Transformation Solutions Company, specializing in Professional Staffing. Asia, Africa, North - South America, Europe, Australia, the global presence we strive to establish, is at the core of AANSEACORE and this underlines our global family ethos. We are partnered with technology household companies like Microsoft, AWS, IBM , Lenovo. specialized in Flexi-Staffing (Temp. Staffing) and Contract to Hire Staffing. With dedicated Account Managers for each of our clients, our consultants work for assignments across the globe based on clients needs. With our vast network of clients, we are always on the move, fulfilling their contract positions. Visit Us at www.aanseacore.com to learn more. #J-18808-Ljbffr