Active Directory Administrator - Remote / Telecommute

Job Description

• The Active Directory Administrator will provide Level 3 (L3) support for Active Directory environments, focusing on migration, consolidation, patch management, and enterprise directory services operations.
• The role requires deep technical expertise in AD architecture, troubleshooting, security translation, and cross-team coordination to meet SLA and quality standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide L3 support for Active Directory migration and operational calls during business hours.
• Ensure SLA and QoS targets are consistently met.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams and escalate pending or failed incidents.
• Update knowledge base documentation and maintain detailed technical records.
• Design, plan, and implement Active Directory and Hyper-V environments.
• Lead migration and consolidation projects, including merger and demerger activities.
• Monitor and generate reports for AD performance and health.
• Test and implement Microsoft security patches.
• Support Windows Server migrations (Windows 2000/2003 to 2008).
• Provide documentation for installation, testing, deployment, and troubleshooting processes.

Technical Requirements:

• Strong expertise in Active Directory concepts including OU structure, group memberships, inherited permissions, and security groups.
• Hands-on experience with AD migration tools such as ADMT and Quest.
• Experience in security translation and directory consolidation.
• Strong knowledge of Windows Registry configuration and system-level modifications.
• Expertise in Windows NT 4.0, Windows 2000, Windows 2003, and Windows 2008 environments.
• Experience with VMware administration.
• Proficiency in backup solutions, patch management, and antivirus tools.
• Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills.
• Experience in reporting tools and documentation practices.

Soft Skills:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong documentation and MS Office skills (including MS Project and Visio).
• Strong customer handling and interpersonal skills.
• bility to manage unforeseen situations effectively.
• Performance-driven with high adaptability.

Education And Experience:

• 7+ years of overall IT experience.
• Minimum 5 years of hands-on Active Directory administration experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field preferred.