AD Specialist

Wipro•Richfield, MN

9d•Remote

About The Position

Wipro Limited is hiring an AD Specialist to manage and improve identity infrastructure, primarily in on-premises Active Directory environments, with supporting work across cloud identity platforms. The role covers multi-domain Active Directory administration, hybrid identity synchronization, authentication and authorization, identity threat monitoring, and secure, scalable identity solution design. It also involves collaborating with internal teams and vendors, maintaining architecture documentation, and aligning identity services with organizational goals and compliance requirements. The position also includes security operations responsibilities: monitoring and incident detection, incident handling and root cause analysis, threat assessment and forensic analysis, audit assistance, and cybersecurity awareness training. The position is remote and offered as a contract. The stated experience requirement is 5–8 years, with Active Directory listed as a mandatory skill. Expected compensation ranges from $60,000 to $135,000, with final compensation dependent on factors including location, skills, and relevant experience. Wipro states that the role is eligible for standard benefits, including medical and dental benefit options, disability insurance, paid time off (including sick leave), and other paid and unpaid leave options.

Requirements

Active Directory experience is mandatory.
5–8 years of experience.
Experience configuring, managing, and troubleshooting on-premises multi-domain Active Directory environments, including domain controllers, GPOs, and patch management.
Knowledge of Active Directory replication, site topology design, and conflict resolution.
Proficiency with Kerberos authentication, NTLM, and secure credential handling.
Experience configuring and managing Azure AD Connect for hybrid identity synchronization.
Experience installing, configuring, and maintaining Windows Server operating systems, virtual machines, and Active Directory infrastructure.
Knowledge of managing virtual machines in Azure VMs, EC2 instances, and VMware.
Experience administering and monitoring Microsoft Defender for Identity sensors across domain controllers.
Experience designing authentication and authorization frameworks, primarily for on-premises identity systems.
Experience developing and maintaining identity infrastructure architecture diagrams and documentation.
Experience evaluating, designing, or implementing Active Directory and SSO solutions.
Experience with monitoring, incident analysis, threat assessment, forensic analysis, audit support, or cybersecurity awareness activities, as described in the responsibilities.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of Quest Active Roles Server, Recovery Manager, and Semperis.
Microsoft certifications.
PowerShell scripting.

Responsibilities

Configure, manage, and troubleshoot on-premises multi-domain Active Directory environments, including domain controllers, Group Policy Objects (GPOs), and patch management.
Manage Active Directory replication, site topology, and conflict resolution.
Configure and manage Azure AD Connect to synchronize on-premises Active Directory with Azure AD in hybrid identity environments, maintaining synchronization integrity and performance.
Install, configure, and maintain Windows Server operating systems, virtual machines, and Active Directory infrastructure to support availability and security.
Manage virtual machines in Azure VMs, EC2 instances, and VMware.
Administer and monitor Microsoft Defender for Identity sensors on domain controllers to detect and respond to identity-based threats.
Design and implement authentication and authorization frameworks, primarily for on-premises identity systems, with supplementary support for Azure AD, AWS, and GCP identity platforms as needed.
Collaborate with internal teams and vendors to gather requirements and deliver Active Directory-based identity solutions compatible with enterprise applications and services.
Develop and maintain architecture diagrams and documentation for on-premises identity infrastructure, including GPO structures, OU design, and trust relationships.
Evaluate, design, and implement Active Directory and Single Sign-On (SSO) solutions focused on secure, scalable, and cost-effective on-premises identity management.
Improve IAM security architecture and on-premises identity systems, and introduce best practices for GPO management and Active Directory hardening.
Coordinate with information security, infrastructure, and architecture teams to align identity services with organizational goals and compliance requirements.
Analyze attack trends and correlate logs across systems to identify advanced threats; improve monitoring processes for faster detection and compliance with security frameworks and regulatory standards.
Perform root cause analysis, create incident response plans, and implement disaster recovery measures to minimize business disruption.
Conduct forensic analysis using advanced analytics tools and implement mitigation measures aligned with compliance requirements.
Liaise with cross-functional teams, vendors, and auditors; maintain accurate audit documentation and support audit readiness and continuous compliance.
Assist in creating and delivering cybersecurity awareness sessions, including guidance on phishing and malicious emails.