Senior Windows Administrator - Active Directory

Job description : Active Directory Management : - Implement and maintain Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS), including domain controllers.- Manage user accounts, groups, and organizational units, ensuring adherence to security policies.- Develop, update, and manage Group Policy Objects (GPOs) across complex multiple domain environments.- Overseeing system performance and troubleshooting issues- Creating a backup and safeguarding the data if there are any hindrances- Monitoring and maintaining network servers such as file servers- Troubleshoot and resolve Active Directory, GPO, Active Directory Federated Services, and password/identity management systems- Must possess proven experience working with a large enterprise distributed computing environment should include : Directory Services Infrastructure architect/design/support- Install, configure, and maintain Windows servers, including Domain Controller promotion, Metadata Cleanup, DNS, DHCP.- Monitor and optimize server performance to meet organizational standards and requirements.- Ensure high availability and disaster recovery by implementing appropriate backup and restore procedures.- Automate routine tasks, deployments, and monitoring through scripting (PowerShell, VBS or similar).- Configure and manage backup and disaster recovery solutions.- Collaborate with other IT professionals to plan and execute infrastructure projects.- Provide technical support and guidance to junior team members.- Stay up-to-date with industry trends and best practices to continuously improve our systems and processes.System Administration : - Install, configure, and upgrade Windows-based systems and servers.- Monitor system performance and troubleshoot issues to ensure stability and efficiency.- Perform regular system backups and recovery procedures.- Security and Compliance : - Ensure data security by managing system updates, patches, and antivirus programs.- Conduct regular audits to ensure compliance with security policies and regulatory requirements.Technical Support : - Provide technical support for staff and back-end system users.- Troubleshoot system and server errors, and resolve network issues.- Documentation and Reporting : - Maintain detailed documentation of system configurations, changes, and technical responses.- Report on system status and performance regularly. (ref:hirist.tech)