Technical Consultant - IT Infra Services

Job Title: Windows & Active Directory Expert

Experience Required: 3–6 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:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Required Skills & Qualifications:

l 3–6 years of hands-on experience in Windows Server Administration and Active Directory.

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

l Proven experience in Windows patch management and server upgrades.

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

l Experience with automation using PowerShell scripting.

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

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

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

l Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills.

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

l Exposure to VMware/Hyper-V virtualization environments.