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Title: Senior Active Directory Operations Specialist Location: Oakland, CA (Hybrid) 6 Months Contract to Hire GC or Citizens only Skills: Active Directory, Entra ID, GPOs Exp: 10+ Years Responsibilities • Manage and maintain the Active Directory environment, ensuring its security and efficiency. • Create, edit, and manage Group Policy Objects (GPOs) for endpoint configuration. • Utilize Entra ID for identity and access management. • Use Intune for mobile device management (MDM) and endpoint configuration. • Automate tasks and manage configurations using PowerShell. • Troubleshoot network protocols (TCP/IP, DNS, LDAP) and resolve related issues. • Implement security best practices and manage vulnerabilities and patches. • Adhere to change management processes and document all configurations and procedures. • Communicate effectively with end-users, management, and other IT teams. • Continuously learn and stay updated on the latest trends and technologies in the field. Qualifications Minimum: • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. • 5 years of work experience with strong knowledge of Windows operating systems, GPOs, Entra ID, Intune, and PowerShell. Desired • Minimum of 10 years of work experience with strong knowledge of Windows Active Directory, GPOs, and PowerShell. • Proven experience in managing and troubleshooting Active Directory environments. • Proven experience in managing, designing, and engineering Global Policy Objects in a large enterprise. • Deep understanding of Windows 10 and 11 architectures, features, deployment techniques, policy management, and troubleshooting techniques. • Proficiency in creating, editing, and managing GPOs for endpoint configuration. Familiarity with tools used for version control of GPOs. • Strong knowledge of AD structure, user/group management, and security principles. • Excellent problem-solving, communication, and documentation skills. • Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Process And Methodology Skills • Adherence to a change management process to minimize disruptions and ensure proper documentation. • Ability to diagnose and resolve technical issues efficiently. • Effective communication skills to interact with end-users, management, and other IT teams. • Meticulous documentation of configurations, procedures, and troubleshooting steps. • Stay updated on the latest trends, technologies, and security best practices. Desired Qualifications • Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field. • Familiarity with Entra ID (formerly Azure AD) for identity and access management. • Expertise in using Intune for mobile device management (MDM) and endpoint configuration. • Proficiency in PowerShell or other scripting languages for automation and task management. • Understanding of network protocols (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, LDAP) and troubleshooting. • Knowledge of security best practices, vulnerability management, and patch management. • Any of the following Microsoft certifications: Azure Administrator Associate, Azure Solutions Architect Expert, Azure Security Associate, Azure Identity and Access Administrator Associate.

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