Active Directory SME

Key Skills: Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, Group Policy, PKI, Certificate Services, DFS, Microsoft KMS, PowerShell, Windows Server

Good to Have Skills: Experience with Azure AD and Hybrid Identity environments. Knowledge of Active Directory security hardening and auditing tools. Exposure to ITIL processes including Incident, Change, and Problem Management. Hands-on experience in migration, consolidation, or infrastructure transformation projects. Microsoft Certified: Windows Server Administrator or Azure Administrator. MCSE or equivalent certifications.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Manage and maintain Active Directory infrastructure including domain controllers, forests, trusts, and replication
• Administer and troubleshoot DNS and DHCP services to ensure high availability and consistent performance
• Design, implement, and manage Group Policies to enforce security and operational standards across the environment
• Deploy and manage Public Key Infrastructure and Microsoft Certificate Services throughout the certificate lifecycle
• Administer and support Distributed File System for data replication and access management
• Manage Microsoft Key Management Services to ensure licensing compliance across the organization
• Perform root cause analysis and advanced troubleshooting for complex infrastructure-related issues
• Automate administrative tasks and operational workflows using PowerShell scripting for improved efficiency
• Monitor system performance, availability, and capacity to ensure proactive infrastructure health management
• Ensure adherence to security best practices and regulatory compliance standards throughout operations
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on migrations, upgrades, and enterprise transformation initiatives
• Support planned change activities to minimize risk and operational disruption during implementations
• Act as the technical lead and go-to SME for the team on all Active Directory matters
• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior and senior engineers within the infrastructure team
• Engage with stakeholders at all levels with clarity, confidence, and ownership of solutions

Experience Required: 7–10 years of progressive experience in enterprise Active Directory and Windows infrastructure environments