Windows & Active Directory Engineer
On-siteCoimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India
Job Summary
Lead engineering, architecture, and operational oversight of enterprise Microsoft Windows Server and Active Directory services. Drive domain, forest, and Group Policy standardization to strengthen security, scalability, and administrative efficiency. Maintain and enhance the security posture through configuration hardening, patching, and vulnerability remediation using tools such as CrowdStrike, Qualys, and Microsoft Defender. Support M&A, divestiture, and consolidation efforts by assessing, planning migrations, and integrating acquired environments. Apply AI, automation, and PowerShell to improve operational efficiency, accelerate troubleshooting, and enhance reporting. Define, track, and report KPI metrics related to service health, performance, and compliance. Collaborate across infrastructure, networking, security, and application teams to deliver stable, compliant, business-aligned solutions. Develop and maintain standards, automation, documentation, and operational processes that reduce risk and improve reliability.
Required Qualifications
- 10+ years of enterprise experience with Microsoft Windows Server and Active Directory engineering and administration
- Deep expertise in domains, forests, trusts, DNS, Group Policy, replication, and directory security
- Proven experience supporting M&A integration, domain/forest consolidation, and legacy environment rationalization
- Strong proficiency in PowerShell automation and modern hybrid identity technologies
- Excellent leadership, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills in complex enterprise environments
Desired Qualifications
- Experience with Azure AD / Entra ID, identity governance, and conditional access
- Familiarity with Zero Trust principles and enterprise security frameworks
- Background in infrastructure modernization, cloud migration, or automation at scale
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