Active Directory Specialist

Job Description

The Active Directory (AD) and Hyper-V Administrator is responsible for the design, implementation, management, and support of the organization's Microsoft Active Directory infrastructure and Hyper-V virtualization environment. This role ensures secure access, optimal performance, and high availability of critical identity and virtualization services, supporting business operations and IT projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Active Directory Administration
• Design, configure, and maintain Active Directory forests, domains, and organizational units (OUs).
• Manage user and group accounts, permissions, and Group Policy Objects (GPOs).
• Monitor AD health, perform regular backups, and execute disaster recovery procedures.
• Implement and maintain security policies, including password policies and access controls.
• Troubleshoot authentication, replication, and directory service issues.

Hyper-V Virtualization Management

Install, configure, and maintain Microsoft Hyper-V hosts and clusters.

Deploy, manage, and optimize virtual machines (VMs), including resource allocation and performance tuning.

Monitor virtualization infrastructure for availability, security, and capacity planning.

Perform regular VM backups, snapshots, and disaster recovery testing.

Troubleshoot VM performance and connectivity issues.

Integration & Automation

Automate routine tasks using PowerShell or other scripting tools.

Integrate AD and Hyper-V with other Microsoft and third-party systems as needed.

Documentation & Compliance

Maintain detailed documentation of configurations, procedures, and policies.

Ensure compliance with organizational security and regulatory requirements.

Support & Collaboration

Provide tier 2/3 support for AD and Hyper-V related incidents and service requests.

Work closely with other IT teams to deliver integrated solutions and resolve cross-platform issues.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Proven experience in administering Microsoft Active Directory environments.
• Hands-on experience managing Microsoft Hyper-V virtualization platforms.
• Strong understanding of Windows Server operating systems and networking fundamentals.
• Experience with PowerShell scripting for automation and administration.
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and documentation abilities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Relevant certifications, such as Microsoft Certified: Windows Server Hybrid Administrator Associate, MCSA, or MCSE.
• Experience with hybrid cloud environments (Azure, AWS) or other virtualization platforms (VMware).
• Familiarity with security best practices, compliance frameworks, and ITIL processes.