Senior Active Directory Operations Specialist

MatchPoint Solutions is a fastgrowing young energetic global ITEngineering services company with clients across the US. We provide technology solutions to various clients like Uber Robinhood Netflix Airbnb Google Sephora and more! More recently we have expanded to working internationally in Canada China Ireland UK Brazil and India. Through our culture of innovation we inspire build and deliver business results from idea to outcome. We keep our clients on the cutting edge of the latest technologies and provide solutions by using industryspecific best practices and expertise.

We are excited to be continuously expanding our team. If you are interested in this position please send over your updated resume. We look forward to hearing from you!

Job Title : Active Directory Operations Specialist Senior

Work Type: Hybrid Oakland CA

Rate : $68/hr W2

Duration : 6 months CTH

Department Overview

Cloud Security Center of Excellence is a unified organization comprised of various departments that collaborate effectively to deliver highquality technology solutions.

Position Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced professional to join our team as an Active Directory Operations Specialist. The ideal candidate must have extensive knowledge and handson experience with Windows Active Directory and Global Policy Objects (GPOs). In this role you will be responsible for managing and securing our enterprise infrastructure ensuring compliance with security policies and implementing best practices for identity and access management. You will work closely with crossfunctional teams to design deploy and maintain secure and efficient directory services as well as develop and enforce GPOs to enhance our organizations security posture. Strong analytical and problemsolving skills along with excellent communication and leadership abilities are essential for success in this position. If you are passionate about cybersecurity and have a proven track record in managing Windows Active Directory and GPOs we encourage you to apply.

This position is hybrid working from your remote office and the Oakland General Office(OGO)based on business needs.

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 endusers management and other IT teams.
• Continuously learn and stay updated on the latest trends and technologies in the field.

Qualifications

Minimum:

• Bachelors 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 problemsolving 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 endusers 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

• Bachelors 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.