Platform Engineer - Windows / Active Directory

LPL Financial Global Capability Center; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

LPL Financial Global Capability Center in Hyderabad, India seeks a Platform Engineer I to provide Tier 2 support for enterprise Microsoft infrastructure. The role focuses on Windows Server, Active Directory, DNS, Group Policy, patching, and incident handling within a global delivery model.

You'll collaborate with GCC leadership and US teams to maintain stability, document procedures, and implement changes. Strong scripting in PowerShell and ITIL-aligned processes are valued in this fast-paced

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience supporting enterprise Windows Server and Microsoft infrastructure.
• Hands-on administration and troubleshooting of Windows Server and Active Directory.
• Experience with patching, incident response, and service request fulfillment in ITIL environments.
• Experience with ticketing tools such as ServiceNow and Jira.

Responsibilities

• Provide Tier 2 support for Microsoft Windows Server environments, including troubleshooting, administration, patching, and maintenance.
• Support Active Directory services including authentication, OU structure, DNS, Gang Policy, domain controller health.
• Investigate and resolve incidents and service requests through ITSM workflows.
• Execute approved changes with validation and post-change checks.
• Monitor server and directory service health using enterprise tools.
• Respond to alerts, prioritize events, and escalate complex issues to senior teams.
• Support Windows server lifecycle activities: provisioning, decommissioning, upgrades, patching.
• Create and maintain runbooks, procedures, and knowledge articles.
• Use PowerShell and automation to improve repeatable tasks and reporting.
• Coordinate with vendors and internal teams for escalations.
• Handoff with US-based teams and provide clear status updates.
• Follow ServiceNow and Jira change management practices for tracking and execution.

Skills

Windows Server

Active Directory

DNS

Group Policy

PowerShell

ITIL

Incident management

Change management

ServiceNow

Jira

Troubleshooting

Communication

Tools

ServiceNow

Jira

Dynatrace

Azure Monitor

VMware Aria

Job description

Where Ambition Meets Innovation

At LPL’s Global Capability Center, you'll find a collaborative culture where your voice matters, integrity guides every decision, and technology fuels progress. Your skills, talents, and ideas will redefine what's possible. LPL's success reflects its exceptional employees, who together pursue one noble purpose: empowering financial advisors to deliver personalized advice for all who need it. We’re proud to be expanding and reaching new heights in Hyderabad.

At LPL’s Global Capability Center, you'll find a collaborative culture where your voice matters, integrity guides every decision, and technology fuels progress. Your skills, talents, and ideas will redefine what's possible. LPL's success reflects its exceptional employees, who together pursue one noble purpose: empowering financial advisors to deliver personalized advice for all who need it. We’re proud to be expanding and reaching new heights in Hyderabad.

Join us as we create something extraordinary together.

Job Overview

The Platform Engineer I - Windows / Active Directory role provides Tier 2 operational support for enterprise Microsoft infrastructure in a global delivery model. This role supports Windows Server, Active Directory, DNS, Group Policy, identity-related infrastructure, patching, monitoring, incident response, request fulfillment, and change execution.

The engineer will work closely with GCC leadership and U.S.-based platform engineering teams to maintain operational stability, resolve incidents, execute approved changes, document procedures, and upscale complex issues appropriately.

Responsibilities

• Provide Tier 2 support for Microsoft Windows Server environments, including troubleshooting, administration, patching, and operational maintenance.
• Support Active Directory services including authentication, organizational units, groups, DNS, Group Policy, domain controller health, and directory-related troubleshooting.
• Investigate and resolve incidents and service requests through established ITSM processes.
• Execute approved changes in accordance with change management procedures, including validation and post-change checks.
• Monitor server and directory service health using enterprise monitoring and observability tools.
• Respond to alerts, prioritize operational events, and elevate complex issues to senior engineering teams when required.
• Support Windows server lifecycle activities including provisioning, decommissioning, upgrades, vulnerability remediation, and patch compliance.
• Create and maintain operational documentation, runbooks, troubleshooting procedures, and knowledge articles.
• Use PowerShell and other approved automation methods to improve repeatable operational tasks and reporting.
• Coordinate with vendors and internal teams for Microsoft, identity, monitoring, security, and platform-related escalations.
• Participate in handoffs with U.S.-based teams and provide clear status updates for incidents, changes, and operational work.
• Follow ServiceNow, Jira, and change management practices for accurate tracking, documentation, and execution.

What are we looking for?

We’re looking for strong collaborators who deliver exceptional client experiences and thrive in fast-paced, team-oriented environments. Our ideal candidates pursue greatness, act with integrity, and are driven to help our clients succeed. We value those who embrace creativity, continuous improvement, and contribute to a culture where we win together and create and share joy in our work.

Requirements

• 3+ or more years of experience supporting enterprise Windows Server and Microsoft infrastructure environments.
• Hands-on experience with Microsoft Windows Server administration and troubleshooting.
• Working knowledge of Active Directory, DNS, Group Policy, authentication, and identity-related infrastructure.
• Experience supporting patching, operational maintenance, incident response, and service request fulfillment.
• Experience working in a ticket-driven environment using tools such as ServiceNow and Jira.
• Ability to execute approved changes, document results, and communicate status clearly.
• Basic PowerShell scripting or automation experience for administration, reporting, or repeatable operational tasks.
• Strong troubleshooting skills across Windows, identity, network dependencies, and infrastructure services.
• Ability to work with distributed teams and follow established runbooks and escalation procedures.

Core Competencies

Incident & Service Management

• Effectively resolves Tier 2 incidents and service requests with a focus on accuracy, prioritization, and service quality

Operational Excellence & Process Compliance

• Demonstrates strong adherence to change management, incident management, ITIL practices, and documentation standards.

Windows Platform Administration

• Executes patching, system maintenance, monitoring, and operational support activities across Microsoft technologies and Windows environments.

Communication & Stakeholder Management

• Communicates clearly and professionally with leadership, cross-functional teams, and global engineering stakeholders.

Automation & Continuous Improvement

• Identifies opportunities to improve runbooks, automate manual processes, and enhance operational efficiency and consistency.

Preference

• Experience supporting large enterprise Active Directory environments.
• Experience with domain controller health, replication, DNS troubleshooting, and Group Policy management.
• Exposure to Azure, Entra ID, hybrid identity, or cloud-connected Microsoft infrastructure.
• Experience with monitoring tools such as Dynatrace, Azure Monitor, VMware Aria, or similar platforms.
• Experience with ITIL-based incident, problem, request, and change management practices.
• Microsoft certifications or equivalent practical experience are preferred.

Work Environment And Expectations

• Based in Hyderabad, India, supporting a global infrastructure operating model.
• Requires overlap and coordination with U.S.-based platform engineering teams.
• May require occasional off-hours support for escalations, maintenance windows, or approved changes.
• Expected to follow operational standards, change controls, documentation practices, and escalation procedures.

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