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Active Directory Admin - Infrastructure & Support

Active Directory Admin - Infrastructure & Support

Theomnihirechennai, TN, in
15 days ago
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Job Description

Location : Chennai / Bangalore

Roles & Responsibilities :

Active Directory Administration :

  • Administer and manage Active Directory (AD) environments, including user and group management, access control, and directory services policies.
  • Ensure high availability and reliability of AD services, including Global Catalog, Domain Controllers, and replication.
  • Monitor and maintain Active Directory health and performance, including resolving replication issues and ensuring proper functioning of AD sites and services.

DNS & DHCP Management :

  • Configure, manage, and troubleshoot DNS and DHCP services to ensure seamless name resolution and IP address allocation within the AD environment.
  • Monitor DNS records, troubleshoot DNS issues, and ensure that DNS configurations are consistent across all network components.
  • Administer and manage DHCP scopes, leases, and servers, ensuring efficient address allocation.
  • Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) Management :

  • Administer and manage PKI infrastructure, including the deployment, management, and renewal of digital certificates.
  • Ensure compliance with internal and external certificate policies and ensure the secure handling of certificates within the organization.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to certificate deployment and validation within the Active Directory environment.
  • AD Connect & Azure Active Directory (AAD) Integration :
  • Manage and configure Azure AD Connect to synchronize on-premises AD with Azure Active Directory (AAD).
  • Ensure seamless hybrid identity management, including synchronization of user accounts, groups, and other directory objects between on-premises AD and Azure AD.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve synchronization issues and manage the integration of identity and access management across both on-premises and cloud environments.
  • Security & Compliance :

  • Implement and enforce security policies across the Active Directory environment to ensure that sensitive data and access are protected.
  • Manage Group Policy Objects (GPOs) to control user and system settings across the organization.
  • Ensure compliance with organizational security standards and best practices related to Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, PKI, and cloud integrations.
  • Incident & Troubleshooting :

  • Provide expert-level troubleshooting and resolution for Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, PKI, and AAD integration-related issues.
  • Address incidents related to authentication, access control, DNS resolution, and system outages.
  • Collaborate with internal teams to identify root causes and implement effective solutions.
  • Backup, Recovery & Documentation :

  • Regularly back up Active Directory databases and system configurations, ensuring disaster recovery readiness.
  • Implement and test disaster recovery plans for Active Directory and related services (DNS, DHCP, PKI).
  • Maintain accurate documentation of Active Directory configurations, security policies, and troubleshooting steps.
  • User Support & Training :

  • Provide user support for Active Directory-related issues, including password resets, group memberships, and user access requests.
  • Educate end-users on best practices related to Active Directory, security, and authentication. Develop training materials and knowledge base articles to assist users and administrators.
  • Nutanix AHV Management :

  • Deploy, manage, and optimize Nutanix Acropolis Hypervisor (AHV) for virtualized infrastructure.
  • Virtual Machine Management :

  • Configure and maintain virtual machines (VMs) and associated resources in the AHV environment, including storage, networking, and security.
  • Troubleshooting & Optimization :

  • Proactively monitor the AHV environment for performance, capacity, and availability, resolving issues as they arise and recommending optimizations.
  • Upgrades & Patches :

  • Perform regular system updates, patches, and firmware upgrades to maintain security and stability of the Nutanix AHV hypervisor and underlying infrastructure.
  • Automation & Scripting :

  • Leverage automation tools and scripting (e.g., Python, PowerShell, or Ansible) to streamline tasks and improve efficiency.
  • Backup and Recovery :

  • Implement and manage disaster recovery plans, ensuring backups and recovery strategies are tested and executed effectively.
  • Collaboration with IT Teams :

  • Work closely with network engineers, storage administrators, and system architects to ensure seamless integration of Nutanix AHV with other enterprise infrastructure components.
  • Documentation :

  • Maintain detailed documentation of configurations, procedures, and best practices for AHV deployment and management.
  • Training & Support :

  • Provide training and technical support to internal teams on Nutanix AHV best practices and troubleshooting methods.
  • Job Specific Knowledge / Soft Skill :

  • Good knowledge of Company operations and business across various sectors.
  • Analytical thinking
  • Ability to prioritize actions and work within a diverse team.
  • Ability to work in a dynamic fast paced, diverse environment.
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
  • Microsoft Office
  • Experience in managing effective communications across multiple business area and to different seniority levels.
  • Additional Information :

    This role requires a proactive, detail-oriented administrator with a strong focus on security, availability, and troubleshooting. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring the integrity and performance of Active Directory and related services across both on-premises and cloud environments.

    Requirements

    Education :

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or another IT related field
  • Microsoft Certified : Azure Administrator Associate or similar Azure AD certifications.
  • Microsoft Certified : Active Directory, Windows Server, or MCSA certifications.
  • Microsoft Certified : Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals or related certifications.
  • CompTIA Security+ or related security certifications are a plus.
  • Nutanix Certified Professional (NCP) or Nutanix Certified Advanced Professional (NCAP) certification.
  • Hands-on experience with HCI (Hyper-Converged Infrastructure) solutions and the Nutanix platform.
  • Experience

  • 7+ years’ Experience
  • Proven experience in administering Active Directory (AD), including user management, group policies, replication, and disaster recovery.
  • Hands-on experience with DNS, DHCP, and PKI management.
  • Expertise in managing and configuring Azure AD and Azure AD Connect for hybrid cloud environments.
  • Experience in managing and troubleshooting Group Policy Objects (GPOs) and Active Directory security.
  • Familiarity with PowerShell scripting for automation of Active Directory and server management tasks.
  • Experience with Active Directory Federation Services (ADFS) and Azure AD Join is a plus.
  • Proven experience with Nutanix AHV, including installation, configuration, and management.
  • Strong understanding of virtualization technologies, including VMware, Hyper-V, or other hypervisors.
  • Experience with Nutanix Prism and Acropolis management tools.
  • Expertise in networking, storage, and security within virtualized environments.
  • Experience with automation tools like Ansible, Terraform, or Python for infrastructure management.
  • Familiarity with Nutanix AOS (Acropolis Operating System) and Nutanix Files.
  • Experience with disaster recovery and high availability (HA) strategies in a virtualized infrastructure.
  • Understanding of cloud environments and hybrid cloud architectures.
  • Troubleshooting skills for both hardware and software issues, including logs, alerts, and performance tuning.
  • Requirements

    Qualifications and Requirements : Bachelor’s degree in Project Management, Business, Engineering, or a related field (PMP or PRINCE2 certification is a plus). Proven experience as a Project Manager in [Industry-specific] projects. Strong knowledge of project management methodologies such as Agile, Scrum, Waterfall, or Lean. Proficiency in project management software (e.g., MS Project, Asana, Trello, Jira). Excellent leadership, team management, and organizational skills. Exceptional communication, negotiation, and problem-solving abilities. Strong understanding of budgeting, cost control, and resource management. Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple projects simultaneously. Key Competencies : Leadership and Motivation Risk Management and Problem Solving Stakeholder Management and Communication Time and Resource Management Financial Acumen and Budgeting Skills Excellent client-facing and internal communication skills Excellent written and verbal communication skills Solid organizational skills including attention to detail and multitasking skills Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office Project Management Professional (PMP) / PRINCE II certification is a plus Bachelor's Degree in appropriate field of study or equivalent work experience Experience with project management software tools Developing and Tracking Budgets, Planning, Process Improvement & Detail-Oriented

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