Title: Sr Manager-Cloud & Infra Engg
Long Description
About Birlasoft:
Birlasoft, a powerhouse where domain expertise, enterprise solutions, and digital technologies converge to redefine business processes. We take pride in our consultative and design thinking approach, driving societal progress by enabling our customers to run businesses with unmatched efficiency and innovation. As part of the CKA Birla Group, a multibillion-dollar enterprise, we boast a 12,500+ professional team committed to upholding the Group's 162-year legacy. Our core values prioritize Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives, along with Corporate Sustainable Responsibility (CSR) activities, demonstrating our dedication to building inclusive and sustainable communities. Join us in shaping a future where technology seamlessly aligns with purpose.
Job Title - Active Directory Architect
Location: Noida/Chennai/Bengaluru/Pune/Mumbai
Educational Background: Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related field.
Mode of Work- Hybrid
Experience Required - 15+ yrs relevant experience with 8-10 years of AD Architect level experience.
Key Responsibilities
Architecture & Design
Lead the design and implementation of Active Directory and Azure AD solutions
Create High-Level Design and Low-Level Design documents
Architect AD structures, OU hierarchy, and domain controller placement
Design and implement hybrid identity solutions using Azure AD Connect and cloud sync
Integrate AD with Microsoft cloud services (e.g., Azure Entra ID, Azure AD DS)
Migration & Optimization
Lead AD migration projects using tools like Quest Migration Manager
Assess existing AD environments and propose optimization strategies
Design and implement migration frameworks and methodologies
Provide hands-on support and troubleshooting during migrations
Experience with GAL Sync and domain controller migrations
Security & Compliance
Develop and enforce AD security policies and procedures
Collaborate with security teams to ensure secure AD-to-Azure connectivity
Implement Conditional Access and password management strategies
Ensure compliance with ITIL and other governance frameworks
Administration & Troubleshooting
Manage AD Group Policies ADFS DFS and PKI infrastructure
Perform AD backup restoration and replication management
Troubleshoot complex AD issues and provide root cause analysis RCA
Optimize performance and ensure high availability of AD services
Automation & Scripting
Develop PowerShell scripts for AD automation and management
Perform advanced scripting for real-time projects and automation tasks
Required Skills & Experience
Strong hands-on experience with both on-premises AD and Azure AD
Deep understanding of AD dependencies for enterprise applications
Experience with AD replication FSMO roles GPOs and NTFS permissions
Proficiency in PowerShell scripting and automation
Working knowledge of ADFS PKIDFS and DNS troubleshooting
Experience with disaster recovery and business continuity planning
Familiarity with ITIL practices and service management
Recommended Microsoft Certifications
Microsoft Certified Identity and Access Administrator Associate
Microsoft Certified Azure Solutions Architect Expert
Microsoft Certified Windows Server Hybrid Administrator Associate
Microsoft Certified Azure Administrator Associate
About Birlasoft:
Birlasoft, a powerhouse where domain expertise, enterprise solutions, and digital technologies converge to redefine business processes. We take pride in our consultative and design thinking approach, driving societal progress by enabling our customers to run businesses with unmatched efficiency and innovation. As part of the CKA Birla Group, a multibillion-dollar enterprise, we boast a 12,500+ professional team committed to upholding the Group's 162-year legacy. Our core values prioritize Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives, along with Corporate Sustainable Responsibility (CSR) activities, demonstrating our dedication to building inclusive and sustainable communities. Join us in shaping a future where technology seamlessly aligns with purpose.
Job Title - Active Directory Architect
Location: Noida/Chennai/Bengaluru/Pune/Mumbai
Educational Background: Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related field.
Mode of Work- Hybrid
Experience Required - 15+ yrs relevant experience with 8-10 years of AD Architect level experience.
Key Responsibilities
Architecture & Design
Lead the design and implementation of Active Directory and Azure AD solutions
Create High-Level Design and Low-Level Design documents
Architect AD structures, OU hierarchy, and domain controller placement
Design and implement hybrid identity solutions using Azure AD Connect and cloud sync
Integrate AD with Microsoft cloud services (e.g., Azure Entra ID, Azure AD DS)
Migration & Optimization
Lead AD migration projects using tools like Quest Migration Manager
Assess existing AD environments and propose optimization strategies
Design and implement migration frameworks and methodologies
Provide hands-on support and troubleshooting during migrations
Experience with GAL Sync and domain controller migrations
Security & Compliance
Develop and enforce AD security policies and procedures
Collaborate with security teams to ensure secure AD-to-Azure connectivity
Implement Conditional Access and password management strategies
Ensure compliance with ITIL and other governance frameworks
Administration & Troubleshooting
Manage AD Group Policies ADFS DFS and PKI infrastructure
Perform AD backup restoration and replication management
Troubleshoot complex AD issues and provide root cause analysis RCA
Optimize performance and ensure high availability of AD services
Automation & Scripting
Develop PowerShell scripts for AD automation and management
Perform advanced scripting for real-time projects and automation tasks
Required Skills & Experience
Strong hands-on experience with both on-premises AD and Azure AD
Deep understanding of AD dependencies for enterprise applications
Experience with AD replication FSMO roles GPOs and NTFS permissions
Proficiency in PowerShell scripting and automation
Working knowledge of ADFS PKIDFS and DNS troubleshooting
Experience with disaster recovery and business continuity planning
Familiarity with ITIL practices and service management
Recommended Microsoft Certifications
Microsoft Certified Identity and Access Administrator Associate
Microsoft Certified Azure Solutions Architect Expert
Microsoft Certified Windows Server Hybrid Administrator Associate
Microsoft Certified Azure Administrator Associate