Active Directory & Identity Governance Specialist

Interview: F2F
Onsite: Chicago, IL
Visa: USC, GC and GC EAD
Domain: Commercial Insurance
3 pages CV length max

JD:
Seeking a detail-oriented and strategic Active Directory & Identity Governance Specialist to lead a six-month initiative focused on improving administrative access controls, rationalizing Group Policy Objects (GPOs), standardizing AD group descriptions, and aligning hybrid identity configurations with Entra ID best practices. This role is critical to enhancing audit readiness, reducing complexity, and supporting Zero Trust principles across the enterprise.

Objectives
AD Admin Justification Framework: Improve & Help drive the process for requesting, approving, and reviewing AD Admin access.
Group Policy Object (GPO) Rationalization: Identify, consolidate, and decommission redundant or conflicting GPOs.
AD Group Description Standardization: Apply consistent naming and description conventions to improve discoverability and reduce access confusion.
Entra ID Alignment: Ensure hybrid identity configurations are secure, efficient, and aligned with best practices.

Required Skills & Qualifications
Strong expertise in Active Directory administration, including GPO management and group structuring Experience with Entra ID (Azure AD) and hybrid identity configurations Familiarity with Zero Trust and least privilege access models Proficiency in access governance frameworks and audit readiness Ability to lead cross-functional collaboration and drive process improvements Excellent documentation and reporting skills Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities

Education:
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience.

Experience:
Typically, a minimum of 7-10+ years' experience in security aspects of multiple platforms, operating systems, software communications and network protocols.
Applicable Certifications preferred