Active Directory and Hyper-V Administrator

The Active Directory (AD) and Hyper-V Administrator is responsible for the design, implementation, management, and support of the organization's Microsoft Active Directory infrastructure and Hyper-V virtualization environment. This role ensures secure access, optimal performance, and high availability of critical identity and virtualization services, supporting business operations and IT projects.

Key Responsibilities

Active Directory Administration

• Design, configure, and maintain Active Directory forests, domains, and organizational units (OUs).
• Manage user and group accounts, permissions, and Group Policy Objects (GPOs).
• Monitor AD health, perform regular backups, and execute disaster recovery procedures.
• Implement and maintain security policies, including password policies and access controls.
• Troubleshoot authentication, replication, and directory service issues.

Hyper-V Virtualization Management

• Install, configure, and maintain Microsoft Hyper-V hosts and clusters.
• Deploy, manage, and optimize virtual machines (VMs), including resource allocation and performance tuning.
• Monitor virtualization infrastructure for availability, security, and capacity planning.
• Perform regular VM backups, snapshots, and disaster recovery testing.
• Troubleshoot VM performance and connectivity issues.
• Integration & Automation
• Automate routine tasks using PowerShell or other scripting tools.
• Integrate AD and Hyper-V with other Microsoft and third-party systems as needed.
• Documentation & Compliance
• Maintain detailed documentation of configurations, procedures, and policies.
• Ensure compliance with organizational security and regulatory requirements.
• Support & Collaboration
• Provide tier 2/3 support for AD and Hyper-V related incidents and service requests.
• Work closely with other IT teams to deliver integrated solutions and resolve cross-platform issues.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Proven experience in administering Microsoft Active Directory environments.
• Hands-on experience managing Microsoft Hyper-V virtualization platforms.
• Strong understanding of Windows Server operating systems and networking fundamentals.
• Experience with PowerShell scripting for automation and administration.
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and documentation abilities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Relevant certifications, such as Microsoft Certified: Windows Server Hybrid Administrator Associate, MCSA, or MCSE.
• Experience with hybrid cloud environments (Azure, AWS) or other virtualization platforms (VMware).
• Familiarity with security best practices, compliance frameworks, and ITIL processes.