Opening For Windows Administrator - Exchange & AD Specialist

Endemandit; Dubai; On-site; AED 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology solutions provider in Dubai is searching for an experienced Microsoft Exchange & Active Directory Specialist with over 10 years in the field. The ideal candidate will have expertise in Microsoft Exchange (2013/2019), Exchange migrations, and strong skills in Active Directory architecture, including managing multi-domain environments. Responsibilities include design, deployment, and administration of Active Directory, as well as managing Exchange servers and scripting automation processes. Competitive salary and benefits offered.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of hands-on experience in Microsoft infrastructure.
• Expertise in Microsoft Exchange 2013/2019 and Exchange migrations.
• Strong understanding of Active Directory architecture.

Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and administer Active Directory across multiple domains.
• Manage Exchange servers including DAG and transport services.
• Develop and execute PowerShell scripts for automation.

Skills

Microsoft Exchange

Active Directory

PowerShell scripting

SCCM

DNS

Group Policy Objects (GPOs)

DAG

VM management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent

Job description

Job Summary

We are looking to hire an experienced Microsoft Exchange & Active Directory Specialist. Require 10+ years of deep technical experience in Microsoft Exchange (2013/2019), Exchange Migrations, Active Directory, Windows Server, and DNS.

The ideal candidate will have strong skills in AD architecture, FSMO roles, replication, GPO management, Exchange DAG, SCCM, PowerShell, and multi-domain environments.

Key Responsibilities

Active Directory (AD) & Windows Infrastructure

• Design, deploy, and administer Active Directory across multiple domains.
• Manage FSMO roles, forest schema updates, domain trusts, and replication processes.
• Troubleshoot lingering objects, replication conflicts, DNS issues, and GC-related problems.
• Configure and maintain Windows Server (2012-2019) and DNS architecture.
• Implement and troubleshoot Group Policy Objects (GPOs) and ADMX templates.
• Perform backup, recovery, patching, and environment health checks.

Microsoft Exchange (2013/2019) & Migration

• Manage Exchange servers including DAG, CAS, transport services, and mailbox databases.
• Perform Exchange migrations (intra-org, cross-forest, hybrid migrations, cutover/staged migrations).
• Troubleshoot mailbox issues, service connectivity, and database availability.
• Apply schema updates and ensure stable Exchange infrastructure.

SCCM / SCOM & Automation

• Manage SCCM deployments, packaging, client settings, and remote control.
• Use SCOM for server monitoring and reporting.
• Develop and execute PowerShell scripts for automation, reporting, and bulk operations.

Networking & High Availability

• Configure and troubleshoot LAG (Link Aggregation Group) for high availability.
• Ensure systems comply with security, DR, and operational best practices.

Documentation & Reporting

• Prepare and maintain detailed documentation for configurations, procedures, and DR policies.

Required Skills & Experience

• Minimum 10 years of hands‑on experience in Microsoft infrastructure.
• Expertise in:
  • Exchange 2013/2019, Exchange migrations, DAG, CAS, mailbox databases
  • Active Directory, schema updates, replication, FSMO roles
  • DNS, DHCP, Global Catalog services
  • GPOs, ADMX templates
  • SCCM, SCOM
  • PowerShell scripting
• Experience handling replication conflicts and lingering objects.
• Strong understanding of multi-domain environments and replication intervals.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent.

Good to Have

• Experience in banking or large enterprise environments.
• Knowledge of NTDS.dit, domain controller roles, and advanced AD troubleshooting tools.