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Job Summary
The Active Directory & Azure Active Directory (AAD or Entra ID) Engineer will be responsible for designing, administering, and maintaining enterprise identity and access management services across on-premises Active Directory and cloud-based Azure AD environments. The role ensures secure, reliable, and scalable authentication, authorization, and identity lifecycle management in hybrid and cloud-only setups. The engineer will collaborate closely with infrastructure, cloud, and security teams to manage these critical services.
Responsibilities
- 12 to 16 years of experience in Active Directory and Azure AD or Entra ID administration.
- Hands-on experience with Windows Server 2016, 2019, or 2022 Active Directory.
- Experience managing hybrid identity using Azure AD Connect or Entra ID Connect.
- Exposure to MFA, Conditional Access, SSO, and RBAC.
- Experience supporting enterprise-scale identity platforms with ITIL processes.
- Installation, configuration, and hardening of Active Directory Domain Controllers.
- Management of AD domains, forests, OUs, users, groups, and Group Policy Objects (GPOs).
- AD replication, FSMO roles, schema updates, and trust relationships.
- DNS and DHCP administration integrated with Active Directory.
- Azure AD (Entra ID) user, group, role, and application management.
- Configuration of Conditional Access, MFA, SSO, App Registrations, and Enterprise Applications.
- Identity security auditing and compliance controls.
- PowerShell scripting for AD and Azure AD automation and reporting.
- Strong troubleshooting and root cause analysis skills.
- Ability to work independently in production environments.
- Clear communication with infrastructure, cloud, and security teams.
- Strong documentation and adherence to change and access governance processes.
- Proactive mindset focused on security, stability, and continuous improvement.
Key skills/competency
- Active Directory
- Azure Active Directory (Entra ID)
- Identity and Access Management (IAM)
- Hybrid Identity Management
- MFA
- Conditional Access
- SSO
- RBAC
- PowerShell Scripting
- ITIL Processes
How to Get Hired at Cognizant
- Tailor your resume: Highlight your 12+ years of AD and Azure AD experience, focusing on hybrid identity and security protocols like MFA and Conditional Access.
- Showcase technical skills: Emphasize PowerShell scripting for automation, AD/Azure AD administration, and ITIL process adherence.
- Demonstrate problem-solving: Prepare examples of complex troubleshooting and root cause analysis in production environments.
- Align with company values: Express a proactive mindset towards security, stability, and continuous improvement in your application and interviews.
- Network and prepare: Research Cognizant's culture and expected collaboration with other teams for a strong interview.
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