Senior Windows Administrator

"Job Title Windows Active Directory Engineer

We are seeking an experienced WindowsAD Engineer to manage support and upgrade enterprise Windows environments The role involves daytoday operations troubleshooting and leading upgrade projects to ensure secure reliable and scalable infrastructure Key ResponsibilitiesWindows Server Administration o Manage and support Windows Server environments 2012201620192022 o Perform routine maintenance patching and system monitoring o Troubleshoot server performance availability and connectivity issues o Implement and maintain Group Policies DNS DHCP and fileprint services Active Directory Management o Administer AD domains forests trusts and organizational units o Manage user accounts groups permissions and security policies o Ensure compliance with identity and access management standards Windows Upgrade Projects o Plan and execute Windows Server and client OS upgradesmigrations o Assess compatibility perform testing and coordinate deployment o Document upgrade procedures rollback plans and postupgrade validation o Collaborate with application network and security teams during upgradesOperational Excellence o Provide Tier 2Tier 3 support for escalated WindowsAD issues o Maintain system security through patching hardening and monitoring o Create and update technical documentation and SOPs o Support audit compliance and IT governance requirements Required Skills Qualifications Strong handson experience with Windows Server 20122022 and Active DirectoryKnowledge of Group Policy DNS DHCP Kerberos LDAP Experience with Windows upgrademigration projects Familiarity with PowerShell scripting for automation Understanding of virtualization VMwareHyperV and networking basics Strong troubleshooting and communication skills Education Experience Bachelors degree in Computer Science Information Technology or related field46 years of experience in Windows Server and AD administration Preferred certifications o Microsoft Certified Windows Server Hybrid Administrator Associate o Microsoft Certified Identity and Access Administrator Associate"