Active Directory Architect

Persistent; Pune District; On-site; INR 3,500,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Education sponsorships

Cutting-edge technologies

Flexible work hours

Annual health check-ups

Group term life, accidental & MediclaM

Job summary

Persistent is seeking an experienced Active Directory Architect to design, implement, and modernize enterprise identity infrastructure across the organization. You will lead AD and Entra ID (Azure AD) architecture, migration, security hardening, and governance initiatives while providing technical leadership.

The role focuses on shaping enterprise identity platforms, defining standards, and delivering scalable, secure identity solutions with automation through PowerShell.

Qualifications

• 12+ years in IT infrastructure with 7+ years in AD architecture.
• Strong expertise in AD DS and Entra ID/Azure AD
• Experience leading large-scale AD migration, consolidation, and modernization programs.

Responsibilities

• Define and design AD and hybrid identity architecture.
• Lead AD consolidation, migration, and modernization programs.
• Implement identity security controls, governance, and compliance requirements.
• Provide architecture reviews, mentoring, and leadership to engineering teams.
• Develop disaster recovery and business continuity standards.
• Drive automation with PowerShell and process optimization.
• Collaborate with security, cloud, and application teams to deliver secure identity solutions.
• Mentor teams on AD and Entra ID best practices.

Skills

Active Directory

Azure AD

PowerShell

Group Policy

IAM

Hybrid identity

Security governance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/IT/Engineering

Tools

Azure AD Connect

Job description

About Position

We are seeking an experienced Active Directory Architect to design, implement, and modernize enterprise identity infrastructure. The ideal candidate will lead Active Directory and Entra ID (Azure AD) architecture, security hardening, migration, and governance initiatives while providing technical leadership across the organization.

• Role: Active Directory Architect
• Location: All Persistent Location
• Experience: 12 to 15 Years
• Job Type: Full-Time Employment

What You'll Do

• Define and design Active Directory and hybrid identity architecture.
• Lead AD consolidation, migration, and modernization programs.
• Implement identity security controls, governance, and compliance requirements.
• Provide technical leadership, architecture reviews, and mentoring to engineering teams.
• Develop disaster recovery, business continuity, and operational standards.
• Drive automation and operational excellence through scripting and process optimization.
• Architect, design, and govern enterprise Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS) and hybrid identity platforms.
• Lead large-scale Active Directory migration, consolidation, modernization, and transformation initiatives.
• Design and implement Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD), hybrid identity, federation, and synchronization related architecture.
• Define identity security controls, privileged access management practices, and compliance-driven governance standards.
• Provide technical leadership for architecture reviews, design decisions, risk assessments, and implementation planning.
• Design Group Policy, DNS, LDAP, Kerberos, ADFS, and authentication-related solutions for enterprise environments.
• Create disaster recovery, business continuity, backup, restore, and operational standards for identity infrastructure.
• Drive automation using PowerShell scripting and support operational excellence through process optimization.
• Collaborate with security, infrastructure, cloud, and application teams to deliver secure and scalable identity solutions.
• Mentor engineering teams and provide guidance on Active Directory and Entra ID best practices.

Expertise You'll Bring

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.
• 12+ years of IT infrastructure experience, including 7+ years in Active Directory architecture and enterprise identity solutions.
• Strong expertise in Active Directory (AD DS), Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD), hybrid identity, and IAM solutions.
• Hands-on experience with Group Policy, DNS, LDAP, Kerberos, ADFS, federation, authentication, and authorization concepts.
• Proven experience leading large-scale AD/Azure AD transformation, migration, consolidation, and modernization projects.
• Strong knowledge of identity security hardening, privileged access management, governance, and compliance requirements.
• Advanced PowerShell automation and scripting experience for identity infrastructure operations.
• Ability to define architecture standards, operational runbooks, disaster recovery, and business continuity processes.
• Strong stakeholder management, documentation, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Preferred certifications: Microsoft Certified: Identity and Access Administrator Associate, Microsoft Certified: Windows Server Hybrid Administrator Associate, or Azure Solutions Architect Expert.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Culture focused on talent development with quarterly growth opportunities and company-sponsored higher education and certifications
• Opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies
• Employee engagement initiatives such as project parties, flexible work hours, and Long Service awards
• Annual health check-ups
• Insurance coverage: group term life, personal accident, and Mediclaim hospitalization for self, spouse, two children, and parents

Values-Driven, People-Centric & Inclusive Work Environment

Persistent is dedicated to fostering diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We invite applications from all qualified individuals, including those with disabilities, and regardless of gender or gender preference. We welcome diverse candidates from all backgrounds.

• We support hybrid work and flexible hours to fit diverse lifestyles.
• Our office is accessibility-friendly, with ergonomic setups and assistive technologies to support employees with physical disabilities.
• If you are a person with disabilities and have specific requirements, please inform us during the application process or at any time during your employment

"Persistent is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind."