Technical Consultant - IT Infrastructure

Windows & Active Directory Expert

Experience Required : 36 Years

Location : Bangalore

Employment Type : Full-time

Job Summary :

We are seeking an experienced Windows and Active Directory (AD) expert to join our IT Infrastructure team.

The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in managing enterprise-scale Windows Server environments and Active Directory services, along with hands-on experience in Windows OS patching, upgrades, and security hardening.

This role requires ensuring stability, security, and performance of the Windows/AD ecosystem while supporting business operations and compliance standards.

Key Responsibilities :

- Manage and administer Windows Server environments (2016/2019/2022).

- Design, configure, and maintain Active Directory domains, trusts, and group policies (GPOs).

- Perform Windows OS patching, upgrades, and system hardening to maintain compliance and security posture.

- Execute Windows Server lifecycle management including version upgrades and migrations.

- Handle AD object management (users, groups, computers, OUs, service accounts).

- Configure and manage DNS, DHCP, Certificate Services (PKI), and DFS.

- Troubleshoot and resolve AD replication, and domain controller issues.

- Implement and manage authentication and access control policies (Kerberos, NTLM, delegation, least privilege).

- Develop and use PowerShell scripts for automation and bulk administration tasks.

- Support hybrid identity setups (Azure AD Connect, SSO, MFA, Office 365 integration).

- Perform backup, restore, and disaster recovery for Windows/AD infrastructure.

- Monitor system performance, conduct regular health checks, and resolve incidents.

- Work with cross-functional teams to support projects, migrations, and BAU operations.

Required Skills & Qualifications :

- 36 years of hands-on experience in Windows Server Administration and Active Directory.

- Strong knowledge of AD DS, DNS, DHCP, GPO, ADFS, PKI, and LDAP.

- Proven experience in Windows patch management and server upgrades.

- Expertise in troubleshooting replication issues, FSMO role management, and AD health checks.

- Experience with automation using PowerShell scripting.

- Good understanding of Windows security concepts (privileged access, delegation, authentication).

- Knowledge of AD migrations, upgrades, and hybrid integrations with Azure AD.

- Familiarity with backup and recovery solutions for AD and Windows.

- Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills.

Preferred Skills (Good To Have) :

- Experience with Windows , Azure AD, Microsoft 365 identity management, and hybrid cloud setups .

- Exposure to VMware/Hyper-V virtualization environments.

Location : Bangalore - EMBI, Bangalore, Karnataka, India