Windows Active Directory Architect

Truglobal; Bangalore Rural; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 6,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Truglobal in Bangalore is seeking a highly experienced Windows Active Directory Architect to lead the design, governance, and modernization of enterprise AD environments. The role requires deep expertise in AD, Windows infrastructure, Identity Management, and Hybrid Cloud technologies, with client-facing responsibilities to assess environments, identify gaps, and deliver scalable, secure solutions.

The candidate will assess, design, and implement enterprise AD architectures, lead migrations and

Qualifications

• Deep expertise in Active Directory, Windows infrastructure, and identity management.
• Experience designing enterprise AD architectures, governance, and security models.
• Leadership in AD modernization, migrations, consolidations, and hybrid identities.

Responsibilities

• Assess AD environments to identify risks, gaps, and improvement opportunities.
• Design and implement enterprise-grade AD architectures and governance frameworks.
• Lead AD modernization initiatives including migrations, consolidations, and hybrid deployments.
• Enforce security best practices, access controls, and compliance standards.
• Provide technical leadership for AD operations, troubleshooting, and performance tuning.
• Engage with client stakeholders to gather requirements and drive adoption.
• Mentor infrastructure teams and promote standardized processes.

Skills

AD Architecture

AD Security

AD DNS/Replication

AD Migration

Azure AD / Entra

DR/Forest Recovery

PowerShell

Hybrid Identity

Tools

Azure AD Connect

Job description

We are Hiring for Windows AD Architect

YOE: Min -10 Years

5 days WFO

24/7 Environment

Looking for Immediate joiners - F2F interview is mandatory

Required Technical Skills:

• Enterprise AD architecture and topology design


• AD security, privileged-access design and delegation


• Complex DNS, authentication and replication troubleshooting


• AD migration, consolidation or modernization ownership


• Microsoft Entra ID and Azure AD Connect hybrid identity


• Tested AD disaster-recovery and forest-recovery knowledge

Job Description:

We are seeking a highly experienced Windows Active Directory to lead the design, governance, and modernization of enterprise Active Directory environments. The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in Active Directory, Windows Infrastructure, Identity Management, and Hybrid Cloud technologies, while working directly with clients to assess environments, identify gaps, recommend best practices, and deliver scalable, secure solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess and evaluate Active Directory environments to identify risks, gaps, and improvement opportunities.


• Design and implement enterprise-grade Active Directory architectures and governance frameworks.


• Lead Active Directory modernization initiatives, including migrations, consolidations, and hybrid identity deployments.


• Establish and enforce security best practices, access controls, delegation models, and compliance standards.


• Provide technical leadership for Active Directory operations, troubleshooting, and performance optimization.


• Engage with client stakeholders to gather requirements, present recommendations, and drive solution adoption.


• Mentor infrastructure teams and ensure operational excellence through standardized processes and best practices.

Required Skills

Core Technical Skills

• Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS)


• Windows Server Infrastructure


• Group Policy (GPO) Design & Administration


• DNS, DHCP, LDAP


• AD Replication & Performance Tuning


• Active Directory Security & Governance


• AD Health Checks & Audits


• Disaster Recovery & Business Continuity


• PowerShell Scripting & Automation

Cloud & Identity Management

• Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD)


• Hybrid Identity Solutions


• Azure AD Connect


• Identity & Access Management (IAM)

Consulting & Leadership

• Client Engagement & Stakeholder Management


• Infrastructure Architecture & Solution Design


• Team Leadership & Mentoring


• Executive-Level Communication


• Governance, Compliance & Risk Management

Preferred Certifications

• Microsoft Certified: Identity and Access Administrator


• Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator


• Microsoft Certified: Windows Server


• ITIL Foundation