Active Directory SME

As an Active Directory SME at Long View, your primary responsibilities will include setting up and configuring stub domains, implementing group policies, and overseeing the necessary Windows and Modern Workplace infrastructure. You will lead migration projects, ensuring all integrations are seamless while staying updated on the latest Microsoft 365 trends. Additionally, you'll create detailed documentation that encompasses everything from conceptual designs to knowledge transfer materials.

To qualify for the Active Directory SME position at Long View, candidates should have at least 5 years of experience with Active Directory and a minimum of 3 years using AD migration tools like the Active Directory Migration Tool (ADMT). Consulting experience is essential, along with the ability to gather client requirements and develop comprehensive migration strategies.

Long View fosters a supportive environment for all team members, including Active Directory SMEs, through collaboration and innovation. Our culture emphasizes inclusion and belonging, with resources such as employee resource groups, company-wide training, and townhalls, which ensure you're continually growing both professionally and personally.

Active Directory SMEs at Long View will work on various migration projects, focusing on integrating new systems within the Microsoft 365 ecosystem. Your projects will span the entire implementation process, and you will collaborate with multiple stakeholders to ensure quality and execution from start to finish.

At Long View, you can expect a positive work environment that emphasizes integrity, competence, value, and fun. With a large percentage of our team members rating us as a great place to work, you’ll find yourself in a culture that values innovation, collaboration, and teamwork, all while having the flexibility of a remote opportunity.

In answering this question, emphasize your hands-on experience with Active Directory migrations. Discuss the tools you've used, such as ADMT, and describe a particular project where you led the migration. Focus on your role, the challenges you faced, and how you overcame them while delivering results that met or exceeded expectations.

When answering this question, share your approach to developing group policies, including understanding client needs and objectives. Discuss how you assess challenges and formulate solutions, along with any experiences that demonstrate your ability to implement these policies effectively.

To answer this, talk about specific resources you utilize, such as webinars, online training, community forums, or Microsoft documentation. Share any recent trends you have learned about and how they can apply to the work you will be doing as an Active Directory SME at Long View.

When responding, list the types of documentation you prepare. Be sure to mention conceptual and physical design documents, as-built diagrams, and knowledge transfer materials. Discuss the importance of thorough documentation in ensuring project success and knowledge retention.

Here, share a specific situation where a client had unique or complex requirements. Explain how you assessed the needs, developed alternatives, and communicated your solutions. Your answer should highlight your problem-solving skills and client engagement.

Describe your communication and collaboration strategies, noting the importance of understanding different stakeholder roles. Highlight any tools or methodologies you use to ensure seamless communication and project alignment.

In your response, specify your level of expertise with PowerShell, including any scripts you’ve developed for batch information collection or AD object modifications. Highlight how PowerShell has improved your efficiency and contributed to project successes.

Discuss your methods for ensuring quality, such as rigorous testing, validations, and user acceptance processes. Share a specific example that illustrates how your commitment to quality resulted in positive outcomes.

When discussing conflict resolution, outline your approach to understanding different perspectives, focusing on open communication and negotiation. Provide an example where you successfully resolved a team conflict and the impact it had on the project.

Share your passion for technology and why you enjoy working in the Active Directory sphere. Discuss the satisfaction that comes from solving complex issues, helping clients, and contributing to the overall success of the team and organization.