Associate, CW - Workplace Collaborations Services Administrator

Kyndryl Inc.; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 800,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Kyndryl Inc. is seeking an Active Directory Administrator to implement, administer, and support an enterprise AD environment. You will manage Domain Controllers, AD DS, DNS, Group Policy, replication, security, and DR planning while collaborating with security and app teams.

The role emphasizes automation with PowerShell, hybrid identity considerations using Entra ID/Entra Connect, and strong troubleshooting abilities to resolve complex identity issues.

Qualifications

• 4+ years hands-on experience administering Microsoft Active Directory environments.
• Experience with AD DS, DNS, DHCP, Group Policy, OUs, and lifecycle management.
• Experience in multi-domain/multi-forest environments, trust relationships, and migrations.
• PowerShell scripting for automation, administration, and reporting.
• Knowledge of Kerberos, NTLM, LDAP, SAML, and OAuth.
• Experience with Windows Server OS and core infrastructure services.
• Familiarity with AD security, PAM, auditing, and compliance requirements.
• Strong troubleshooting and communication across teams.

Responsibilities

• Implement, administer, and support Microsoft Active Directory infrastructure.
• Focus on domain controllers, AD DS, DNS integration, and Group Policy.
• Manage replication, security hardening, and disaster recovery planning.
• Provide operational support and collaborate with security and application teams.

Skills

Active Directory administration

AD DS knowledge

DNS

DHCP

Group Policy

OU lifecycle management

multi-domain/multi-forest AD

trust relationships

domain migrations

PowerShell scripting

Kerberos

NTLM

LDAP

SAML

OAuth

Windows Server administration

AD security best practices

privileged access management

auditing/compliance

troubleshooting

communication with infra/security/app"

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology or Computer Science

Tools

Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD)

Microsoft Entra Connect

Job description

The Active Directory Administrator is responsible for implementing, administering, maintaining, and supporting Microsoft Active Directory infrastructure in enterprise environments. The role focuses on Domain Controllers, Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS), DNS integration, Group Policy administration, replication management, security hardening, disaster recovery, and operational support.

Your future at Kyndryl
This role opens the door to many career paths, both vertical and horizontal, and there may be opportunity to travel. It s a great chance for database administrators or other techs to break into the cloud. It s also a solid path to become enterprise or chief architect or a distinguished engineer! Whatever you see for yourself, you ll find the opportunity here.

Who You Are

You re good at what you do and possess the required experience to prove it. However, equally as important - you have a growth mindset; keen to drive your own personal and professional development. You are customer-focused - someone who prioritizes customer success in their work. And finally, you re open and borderless - naturally inclusive in how you work with others. Bachelors degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent industry experience.

Required Qualification

• 4+ years of hands-on experience administering and supporting Microsoft Active Directory environments.
• Strong knowledge of Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS), DNS, DHCP, Group Policy, Organizational Units (OUs), and user/computer lifecycle management.
• Experience managing multi-domain and multi-forest Active Directory environments, including trust relationships and domain migrations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD), identity synchronization using Microsoft Entra Connect, and hybrid identity solutions.
• Experience with PowerShell scripting for automation, administration, and reporting.
• Knowledge of authentication protocols such as Kerberos, NTLM, LDAP, SAML, and OAuth.
• Experience supporting Windows Server operating systems and core infrastructure services.
• Familiarity with AD security best practices, privileged access management, auditing, and security compliance requirements.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills with the ability to resolve complex identity and access management issues.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively with infrastructure, security, and application teams.

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