LEAD ADMINISTRATOR WINDOWS ADMIN - L1

Wipro; Mysuru; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Wipro in Mysuru is seeking an experienced Windows Server AD Administrator to lead enterprise AD, DNS/DHCP, and GPO initiatives. The role focuses on designing, implementing, and securing identity and access controls across complex IT environments.

You will conduct health checks, perform remediation, and collaborate with security teams to meet governance and compliance requirements while driving modernization efforts.

Qualifications

• Strong experience with enterprise Active Directory administration across multiple domains/sites.
• Proficiency in Windows Server management, patching, and lifecycle processes.
• Hands-on knowledge of Group Policy design and security baselines.

Responsibilities

• Lead administration and support of enterprise Active Directory environments across multiple domains and sites.
• Manage Domain Controllers, FSMO roles, Sites and Services, Trust Relationships, and Replication topology.
• Perform AD health assessments and remediation activities.
• Design and implement AD security best practices and governance standards.
• Troubleshoot complex authentication and directory service issues.
• Design and implement enterprise GPO standards and security baselines.
• Manage security baselines, software deployment policies, and user configuration policies.
• Troubleshoot policy application, login performance, and configuration issues.
• Ensure compliance with organizational security requirements.
• Manage enterprise DNS infrastructure and DHCP scopes, failover configurations, and IPAM.
• Troubleshoot name resolution and network service issues.

Skills

Active Directory

Windows Server

Group Policy

DNS/DHCP

Identity & Access

Tools

Azure AD

Job description

Job description:

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

Location: Mysuru

Active Directory Services

• Lead administration and support of enterprise Active Directory environments across multiple domains and sites.
• Manage Domain Controllers, FSMO roles, Sites and Services, Trust Relationships, and Replication topology.
• Perform AD health assessments and remediation activities.
• Design and implement AD security best practices and governance standards.
• Troubleshoot complex authentication and directory service issues.

Group Policy Management

• Design and implement enterprise GPO standards.
• Manage security baselines, software deployment policies, and user configuration policies.
• Troubleshoot policy application, login performance, and configuration issues.
• Ensure compliance with organizational security requirements.

DNS & DHCP Services

• Manage enterprise DNS infrastructure supporting business-critical applications.
• Configure and maintain Conditional Forwarders, Stub Zones, Delegation, and DNS security configurations.
• Administer DHCP scopes, failover configurations, reservations, and IP address management.
• Troubleshoot name resolution and network service issues.

Windows Server Administration

• Manage Windows Server environments including Windows Server 2016, 2019, 2022, and 2025.
• Perform server lifecycle management, patching, upgrades, and migrations.
• Configure and manage high-availability solutions and server roles.
• Lead server modernization and infrastructure improvement initiatives.

Identity & Access Management

• Support Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD) integration and hybrid identity solutions.
• Manage privileged access, service accounts, delegated administration, and authentication services.
• Ensure adherence to identity governance and security controls.

Security & Compliance

• Implement security hardening standards across Windows infrastructure.
• Support vulnerability remediation, audits, and compliance activities.
• Perform risk assessments and recommend security improvements.
• Collaborate with SOC and cybersecurity teams on identity-related controls.

Incident & Problem Management

• Act as SME for major incidents involving Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, and Windows infrastructure.
• Lead root cause analysis and permanent corrective actions.
• Review recurring issues and implement preventive measures.

Mandatory Skills: Windows Server Admin
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Experience: 5-8 Years
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