Sr. IT Ops Analyst (Sr. Active Directory Administrator)

at  TD Bank

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The Sr. Active Directory Administrator would need to have at least 4+ years of directly related experience supporting Active Directory operations and engineering. The Senior Active Directory Administrator is a subject matter expert that has global responsibility for the design and configuration of the Active Directory and Windows Server environment.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

• Proven expertise in designing and architecting domain consolidation projects.
• Design and architect a global Active Directory Infrastructure, including, design and implementation of Group Policy, domain consolidation for large scale organizations.
• Utilize logical problem solving to find creative solutions to problems in the environment on a broad scale.
• Plan and execute Active Directory Domain level upgrades.
• Plan and design Group Policy Objects as requested to ensure compliance of company policies for servers and user end-point devices.
• Assist in management and support of internal and external DNS systems. Assist in management and support of internal DHCP architecture and scoping.
• Work with stakeholders and other technical teams to collect business and technical requirements and design / deliver enterprise level solutions.
• Maintain standards for installation of infrastructure software / hardware installations.
• Serve as a technical expert for Tier 1/2/3 support groups.
• Oversee the architecture and design of the global backup and recovery of Active Directory.
• Collaborate and communicates with architects with internal departments and vendor partners.
• Own and lead discussions in business and technical information technology solution implementations, upgrades, enhancement and conversions. Recommends solutions as appropriate.
• Support IT goals and objectives including measures and projects.
• Provide problem solving leadership based on experience with the technology.
• Act as a member of the Windows Active Directory Domain Administrator Support Team in providing timely and efficient support to assigned operations; coordinate day-to-day operations, apply security patches/fixes and anti-virus updates as released by software manufacturers and anti-virus vendors, create and implement domain level security policies such as authentication mechanisms, password policies and rules, IPSEC policies etc.
• Review domain level rights and privileges and perform changes to the same as appropriate.
• Collaborate in assessing current and expected Windows infrastructure needs, configuration, maintenance, optimization and documentation of Windows infrastructure.
• Follow and apply configuration and security standards and policies within a defined Change Management process.
• Assist with implementing solutions for hardware and software. Implement common preventive maintenance practices for hardware and software.
• Ensure that system improvements and changes are implemented correctly and completely, and monitor all effects of the modifications.
• Establish/recommend policies on system use and services.
• Perform common administrative tasks.
• Support of a distributed MS Windows-based network.
• Must possess proven experience working with a large enterprise distributed computing environment. These experiences should include:
• Directory Services Infrastructure architect/design/support
• Strong understanding of architecting and configuring Microsoft Windows OS technology including AD Forests, Domains, Trusts, DNS, DHCP, Group Policy and Organizational Units.
• Account Creation – Application Services

• Group Membership Issues – Application Services

• Access to Resources (file systems, servers, etc.) - Application Services

• Password Questions/Issues – Application Services

• File System Security – Application Services
• Departmental Migration to Active Directory – Application Services
• Group Policy Creation/Troubleshooting – Application Services
• Data Migration to existing File Systems/File Servers – Application Services
• Domain/Tree Replication
• Directory Services Issues
• Domain Trusts
• Domain Controller Hardware and OS Support
• Requests for Servers (Application/File/Database)
• Requests for Additional Space for Existing File Systems
• Data Migration/User Creation for Departments on New File Systems
• DNS Resolution

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Expert Knowledge of Active Directory architecture and management
• Expert knowledge of DNS and DHCP
• Expert knowledge in creating, administering, and troubleshooting Group Policies (GPOs)
• Expert knowledge of PKI, and Microsoft Certificate Services
• Expert knowledge of Distributed File System
• Expert knowledge of Microsoft KMS solution
• Ability to create custom scripts using PowerShell
• Be Leader for Junior and Senior Team members

EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering or a related technical discipline, or the equivalent combination of education, technical training, or work/military experience.
• 6+ years of directly related experience supporting Active Directory operations and engineering with increasing responsibility.
• Minimum 4+ years of directly related experience supporting Active Directory operations and engineering with increasing responsibility. Certifications: MCSE: Server Infrastructure, MCSA: Windows Server 2012

WHO WE ARE:

TD is one of the world’s leading global financial institutions and is the fifth largest bank in North America by branches/stores. Every day, we deliver legendary customer experiences to over 27 million households and businesses in Canada, the United States and around the world. More than 95,000 TD colleagues bring their skills, talent, and creativity to the Bank, those we serve, and the economies we support. We are guided by our vision to Be the Better Bank and our purpose to enrich the lives of our customers, communities and colleagues.
TD is deeply committed to being a leader in customer experience, that is why we believe that all colleagues, no matter where they work, are customer facing. As we build our business and deliver on our strategy, we are innovating to enhance the customer experience and build capabilities to shape the future of banking. Whether you’ve got years of banking experience or are just starting your career in financial services, we can help you realize your potential. Through regular leadership and development conversations to mentorship and training programs, we’re here to support you towards your goals. As an organization, we keep growing – and so will you.

Please refer the Job description for details