Infra. Architect- Active Directory Print Migration SME

Infra Architect- Active Directory & Print Migration SME

Location : Anywhere in United States, remote

Job description

Primary Skills (Must Have) : Active Directory specialist including AD Domain migrations using Quest/ADMT or similar tool, DNS, DHCP, ADFS, Azure AD, DFS

Secondary Skills (Good to Have) : M365 and Wintel

Experience: Minimum 10+ years of experience

Your key responsibilities

• Designing, Configuring, and maintaining Active Directory services on Windows server 2003, 2008, 2012, 2016, 2019 DC
• Good knowledge on FIM and ADFS
• Should have worked on GPO consolidation, OU restructuring, AD Sites, permissions, and Domain decommissioning and sizing projects.
• Remediation of domains, Domain controllers build, Functional level upgrade.
• Strong experience on Infrastructure assessment, solution design, architecture, planning and execution for Active Directory domain migrations
• Experience on Active Directory domain migrations using Quest/ADMT or similar tool - This is a must
• Assessment of all domains and Forest along with IIS, File, Print, Database servers etc.
• Implementation of Azure AD Connect, Conditional Access policies, MFA, FIDO Authentication, Windows hello for Business setup
• Gather migration requirements interacting with multiple stakeholders and Application Owners
• Good to have Exposure on Azure Infrastructure as a service.
• Familiarity in the following areas: Single Sign On, directory schema, replication topology, RBAC, User lifecycle.
• Managing Identity and Access Management of Azure subscriptions, Azure AD, Azure AD Application Proxy, Azure AD PTA
• Design and develop specialized automation tools, scripts, and processes for administration and performance monitoring.
• Experience in syncing the Objects, users, groups, workstation in Hybrid approach.
• Excellent knowledge of designing Active Directory, DNS, DHCP
• Good to have - understanding on authentication protocols such as SAML, WS-Fed, Oauth and OpenID. Design and implementation of Active Directory Federation Services.
• Troubleshooting AD Domain migration related issues and suggest best practices
• End to end support for migration of all directory objects
• Team player, ability to be able to work with virtual teams
• Ability to work in a variety of client settings and platforms
• Powershell: Knowledge of scripting is add-on

Skills and attributes for success

• A willingness to be flexible in responding to issues as they occur and the ability to identify product/deployment improvements to mitigate future occurrences
• Self-motivated, Strong communication and team building skills.
• Work iteratively in a team with continuous collaboration
• Excellent client management skills
• Ownership and accountability

Certification Required:

AZ-104 Microsoft Azure Administrator

MS 100 Microsoft 365 Identity and Services

Tools knowledge:

Quest AD Migration Manager, Native Migration tools, ADMT, DHCP Migrations, File Services Migration, AD Health Checks.

Salary and Other Compensation:

Applications will be accepted until 07/04/2025

The annual salary for this position is between - $99,000- $133,000 yearly depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

This position is also eligible for Cognizant's discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant's applicable plans.

Benefits: Cognizant offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:

• Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
• Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off
• 401(k) plan and contributions
• Long-term/Short-term Disability
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.

The Cognizant community:

We are a high caliber team who appreciate and support one another. Our people uphold an energetic, collaborative and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.

• Cognizant is a global community with more than 300,000 associates around the world.
• We don't just dream of a better way - we make it happen.
• We take care of our people, clients, company, communities and climate by doing what's right.
• We foster an innovative environment where you can build the career path that's right for you.

About us:

Cognizant is one of the world's leading professional services companies, transforming clients' business, operating, and technology models for the digital era. Our unique industry-based, consultative approach helps clients envision, build, and run more innovative and efficient businesses. Headquartered in the U.S., Cognizant (a member of the NASDAQ-100 and one of Forbes World's Best Employers 2024) is consistently listed among the most admired companies in the world. Learn how Cognizant helps clients lead with digital at www.cognizant.com

Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. Your application and candidacy will not be considered based on race, color, sex, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Disclaimer:

Compensation information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.

Applicants may be required to attend interviews in person or by video conference. In addition, candidates may be required to present their current state or government issued ID during each interview.