Active Directory & Group Policy Objects (GPO) Specialist

Title: Active Directory & Group Policy Objects (GPO) Specialist

Location Remote

Duration: 6+months

Position Overview

Active Directory & Group Policy Objects (GPO) Specialist to join our team. The ideal candidate will have extensive knowledge and hands-on experience with Windows Active Directory and Group Policy Objects (GPOs). In this role, you will manage and secure enterprise infrastructure, ensure compliance with security policies, and implement best practices for identity and access management. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to design, deploy, and maintain secure and efficient directory services, as well as develop and enforce GPOs to strengthen the organization's security posture.

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.

• Required Qualifications

• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of work experience with strong knowledge of Windows Active Directory, GPOs, and PowerShell.

• Proven experience managing and troubleshooting Active Directory environments.

• Proven experience managing, designing, and engineering Group 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, with familiarity with tools used for GPO version control.

• 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.

• Tools and Technologies

• Windows Active Directory

• Group Policy Objects (GPO)

• Microsoft Entra ID

• Microsoft Intune

• PowerShell

• TCP/IP, DNS, LDAP