Active Directory Administrator (B2)

r3 Consultant; Mumbai; Hybrid; INR 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

r3 Consultant in Mumbai is seeking an Active Directory Administrator to support and maintain Active Directory environments. Responsibilities include managing users, groups, and Group Policies, troubleshooting authentication and DNS issues, and participating in on-call support.

Ideal candidates will have 3–5 years of experience in Active Directory Administration and relevant educational qualifications, including B.E. / B.Tech or equivalent. The role offers a full-time position in a remote or hybrid setting.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in Active Directory Administration.
• Hands-on experience with Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS).
• Experience managing Users, Groups, and Organizational Units (OUs).

Responsibilities

• Administer and maintain Active Directory users and groups.
• Manage access requests and account lifecycle activities.
• Perform AD and DNS health checks.

Skills

Active Directory Administration

Group Policy Administration

DNS Management

Troubleshooting Issues

Understanding of AD Security Concepts

ITIL-Based Support

Education

B.E. / B.Tech

MCA

BCA

Diploma in Computer Science / IT

Equivalent qualification

Tools

PowerShell

Windows Server

VMware

Job description

Job Summary

We are looking for an Active Directory Administrator with hands‑on experience supporting enterprise Active Directory environments. The ideal candidate should have strong knowledge of Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS), DNS, Group Policy, authentication, and day‑to‑day identity administration activities.

Key Requirements

• Experience: 3–5 Years
• Location: Remote / Hybrid
• Employment Type: Full‑Time

Must‑Have Skills

• 3–5 years of experience in Active Directory Administration.
• Hands‑on experience with Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS).
• Experience managing Users, Groups, Computers, Service Accounts, and Organizational Units (OUs).
• Good understanding of
• Forests and Domains
• Domain Controllers
• Kerberos and NTLM Authentication
• Experience with Group Policy administration:
• GPO Creation and Management
• GPResult and RSOP
• Basic GPO Troubleshooting
• Good knowledge of DNS supporting Active Directory:
• A, CNAME, and SRV Records
• DNS Resolution Troubleshooting
• Experience troubleshooting:
• Login Issues
• Account Lockouts
• GPO Application Issues
• DNS Resolution Problems
• Understanding of AD security concepts:
• Least Privilege
• Password Policies
• Basic Auditing
• Experience working in ITIL‑based support environments.

Preferred Skills

• Basic PowerShell scripting.
• Windows Server administration.
• VMware administration.
• AD Health Checks and Event Log Analysis.

Key Responsibilities

• Administer and maintain Active Directory users, groups, computers, and OUs.
• Manage access requests and account lifecycle activities.
• Create and maintain Group Policies.
• Perform AD and DNS health checks.
• Troubleshoot authentication, GPO, and DNS‑related issues.
• Support incident, change, and problem management activities.
• Maintain operational documentation and SOPs.
• Participate in shift and on‑call support as required.

Education

• B.E. / B.Tech
• MCA
• BCA
• Diploma in Computer Science / IT
• Equivalent qualification

Preferred Certifications

• Microsoft Windows / Identity Certifications
• ITIL Foundation (Good to Have)