Windows & Active Directory Engineer

Mold-Masters DME India Private Limited, Coimbatore; Coimbatore District; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 3,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Hillenbrand Inc. is seeking a Senior Windows & Active Directory Engineer to lead enterprise directory services and Windows Server infrastructure, with emphasis on standardization, security, modernization, and operational resilience.

This role supports mergers, acquisitions, and consolidation initiatives, driving integration across acquired environments and a unified identity/infrastructure strategy. You will automate using PowerShell and report on KPI metrics for service health and compliance.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of enterprise Windows Server and Active Directory engineering and administration.
• Deep expertise in domains, forests, trusts, DNS, Group Policy, replication, and directory security.
• Experience supporting M&A integration, domain/forest consolidation, and legacy environment rationalization.
• Strong proficiency in PowerShell automation and modern hybrid identity technologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering, architecture, and operational oversight of enterprise Microsoft Windows Server and Active Directory services.
• Drive domain, forest, and Group Policy standardization to strengthen security, scalability, and administrative efficiency.
• Maintain and enhance security posture through configuration hardening, patching, access control improvements, and remediation using CrowdStrike, Qualys, and Defender.
• Support M&A, divestiture, and consolidation efforts, including assessment, migration planning, and integration of acquired environments.
• Apply AI, automation, and PowerShell to improve operational efficiency, troubleshooting, and reporting.
• Define, track, and report KPI metrics related to service health, performance, compliance, and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate across infrastructure, networking, security, and application teams to deliver stable, compliant solutions.
• Develop and maintain standards, automation, documentation, and processes that reduce risk.

Skills

PowerShell automation

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Security posture improvement

Communication skills

Tools

CrowdStrike

Qualys

Microsoft Defender

Azure AD / Entra ID

Job description

Windows & Active Directory Engineer

The Senior Windows & Active Directory Engineer leads enterprise‑scale directory services and Windows Server infrastructure with a focus on standardization, security, modernization, and operational resilience. This role is central to mergers, acquisitions, and consolidation initiatives, ensuring seamless integration of acquired environments and driving a unified, scalable identity and infrastructure strategy across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead engineering, architecture, and operational oversight of enterprise Microsoft Windows Server and Active Directory services.
• Drive domain, forest, and Group Policy standardization to strengthen security, scalability, and administrative efficiency.
• Maintain and enhance the security posture of Windows and AD environments through configuration hardening, patching, access control improvements, and vulnerability remediation using tools such as CrowdStrike, Qualys, and Microsoft Defender.
• Support M&A, divestiture, and consolidation efforts, including assessment, migration planning, and integration of acquired environments.
• Apply AI, automation, and PowerShell to improve operational efficiency, accelerate troubleshooting, and enhance reporting and decision‑making.
• Define, track, and report KPI metrics related to service health, performance, compliance, and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate across infrastructure, networking, security, and application teams to deliver stable, compliant, business‑aligned solutions.
• Develop and maintain standards, automation, documentation, and operational processes that reduce risk and improve reliability.

Required Qualifications

• 10+ years of enterprise experience with Microsoft Windows Server and Active Directory engineering and administration.
• Deep expertise in domains, forests, trusts, DNS, Group Policy, replication, and directory security.
• Proven experience supporting M&A integration, domain/forest consolidation, and legacy environment rationalization.
• Strong proficiency in PowerShell automation and modern hybrid identity technologies.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and cross‑functional collaboration skills in complex enterprise environments.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Azure AD / Entra ID, identity governance, and conditional access.
• Familiarity with Zero Trust principles and enterprise security frameworks.
• Background in infrastructure modernization, cloud migration, or automation at scale.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The policy of Hillenbrand Inc. is to extend opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual's age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or veteran status. Additionally, Hillenbrand Inc. and our operating companies are committed to being an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer and offers opportunities to all job seekers including individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, email us at [e-mail].