Active Directory Admin - Infrastructure & Support (Chennai)

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 setting 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