Senior / Lead Active Directory Administrator (B3/C1)
Experience: 6–15 Years
Location: Remote / Hybrid
Employment Type: Full-Time
Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced Senior / Lead Active Directory Administrator to manage and support large-scale enterprise Active Directory environments. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in AD administration, replication, DNS, Group Policy, security, PowerShell automation, incident management, and infrastructure governance.
Candidates will be aligned to Lead (B3) or Sr. Lead (C1) levels based on technical depth, architecture exposure, leadership capability, and interview performance.
Must-Have Skills
- 6–15 years of experience in Active Directory Administration.
- Strong expertise in Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS).
- Deep understanding of:
- Forest and Domain Architecture
- Domain Controllers
- FSMO Roles
- Global Catalog
- Kerberos and NTLM Authentication
- Trust Relationships
- Experience managing:
- Users, Groups, OUs
- Service Accounts
- Delegation Models
- Access Controls
- Strong Group Policy administration and troubleshooting:
- LSDOU Processing
- Security Filtering
- WMI Filters
- Loopback Processing
- GPResult and RSOP
- Hands-on experience with Active Directory Replication and Sites & Services.
- Experience using:
- Repadmin
- DCDiag
- Event Viewer
- ADSIEdit
- Strong DNS expertise:
- SRV Records
- Dynamic Updates
- DNS Scavenging
- DNS Resolution Troubleshooting
- DC Locator Issues
- Strong understanding of AD Security:
- Privileged Access Management
- Delegation Controls
- Auditing
- Hardening Best Practices
- Hands-on PowerShell scripting for automation, reporting, and bulk administration.
- Experience leading troubleshooting of critical incidents and enterprise outages.
- Experience working within ITIL Incident, Change, and Problem Management processes.
Preferred SkillsFor Lead (B3)
- Multi-site replication troubleshooting.
- Incident bridge leadership.
- Root Cause Analysis (RCA).
- Team mentoring and technical guidance.
For Sr. Lead (C1)
- AD Architecture and Governance.
- Forest/Domain Strategy.
- Disaster Recovery and Resiliency Planning.
- Security Governance and Compliance.
- Automation Frameworks and Operational Tooling.
- Technical Standards and Roadmap Ownership.
Additional Infrastructure Skills (Preferred)
Windows Server
- Hardening and Security
- Performance Monitoring
- Secure Channel Troubleshooting
- Patch Governance
OR
VMware
- vCenter Administration
- HA / DRS Concepts
- vMotion
- Cluster Design
- Performance Optimization
Key Responsibilities
- Administer and support enterprise Active Directory infrastructure.
- Manage AD replication, authentication, DNS, and Group Policy services.
- Lead troubleshooting for complex AD-related issues and outages.
- Perform health checks, operational maintenance, and service improvements.
- Develop and maintain PowerShell automation solutions.
- Collaborate with Security, Windows, VMware, Network, and Application teams.
- Lead or support major incident bridges and problem management activities.
- Maintain governance, standards, documentation, and operational procedures.
- Mentor team members and drive knowledge-sharing initiatives.
- Support architecture, modernization, security, and automation initiatives based on role level.
Education
- B.E. / B.Tech
- MCA
- BCA
- Diploma in Computer Science / IT
- Equivalent qualification
Preferred Certifications
- Microsoft Windows Server Certifications
- Microsoft Identity & Access Certifications
- ITIL Foundation
- VMware Certifications (Good to Have)
Domain Experience
Experience supporting enterprise environments in BFSI, Insurance, Healthcare, Manufacturing, Retail, Telecom, or Technology sectors is preferred.
Pay: ₹850,172.08 - ₹2,563,998.44 per year
Benefits:
Application Question(s):
- Current CTC?
- Expected CTC?
- Notice Period?
Experience:
- Active Directory: 6 years (Required)
Work Location: In person
