Active Directory Engineer

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UST

Hyderabad Full-Time 4–8 yrs exp Posted 1 month ago · Apply by Jul 18, 2026

Job Description

Role Description

Role Overview

The Active Directory Engineer is responsible for the design, administration, and optimization of the organization’s Active Directory (AD) environment. This role ensures a secure, stable, and high-performing identity and access management infrastructure across the enterprise.

Key Responsibilities

Manage and maintain Active Directory Domain Controllers, including installation, configuration, patching, and regular health checks
Design and maintain Organizational Unit (OU) structures aligned with business and security requirements
Develop, implement, and manage Group Policy Objects (GPOs) for security, compliance, and system configuration
Monitor AD health, replication, and performance across all domain controllers, ensuring high availability
Administer user, group, and computer accounts, ensuring adherence to access control policies
Provide L3 support and incident resolution for complex Active Directory-related issues
Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to replication, DNS, authentication, and access
Implement and maintain Active Directory security best practices, including least privilege, delegation, and auditing
Support and contribute to AD-related projects such as migrations, upgrades, and domain consolidations
Maintain accurate documentation of AD architecture, configurations, policies, and operational procedures

Required Skills & Expertise