Active Directory Admin

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 environment. - Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal - Microsoft Office - Experience in managing effective communications across multiple business area and to different seniority levels 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. 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.