AWS AD cloud engineer

Our client is a trusted global innovator of IT and business services. They help clients transform through consulting, industry solutions, business process services, digital & IT modernization and managed services. Our client enables them, as well as society, to move confidently into the digital future. We are committed to our clients long-term success and combine global reach with local client attention to serve them in over 50 countries around the globe.

Job Title: AWS AD cloud engineer

Location: Pune

Experience: 6+ yrs

Job Type : Contract to hire.

Notice Period:- Immediate joiners.

Mandatory Skills:

AWS Cloud Infrastructure Engineer

Role Summary:

We are looking for a highly skilled AWS Cloud Infrastructure Engineer to assist with the design, deployment, and management of cloud services that integrate with on-premises Active Directory environments. This role requires deep expertise in hybrid cloud architecture, infrastructure automation, and enterprise-grade identity solutions. The ideal candidate will ensure secure, scalable, and cost-effective infrastructure operations across both cloud and on-premises environments.

Key Responsibilities:

AWS Cloud Infrastructure:

Architect, deploy, and manage AWS services including EC2, EBS, S3, VPC, IAM, CloudWatch, and AWS Backup.

Design and implement secure networking architectures using VPCs, subnets, route tables, NAT gateways, and VPNs.

Optimize cloud resource usage and cost through automation and governance.

Implement monitoring, alerting, and logging using CloudWatch and third-party tools.

Manage AMIs, launch templates, and lifecycle policies for compute resources.

Ensure compliance with security and operational standards across AWS environments.

On-Premises Infrastructure:

Administer multi-domain Active Directory forests, including replication, GPOs, and trust relationships.

Manage DNS zones, records, and conditional forwarding for hybrid environments.

Configure and maintain DHCP scopes, failover, and reservations.

Oversee DFS namespace and replication setup and troubleshooting.

Perform regular health checks, patching, and disaster recovery testing for domain controllers.

Hybrid Integration & Automation:

Implement and support hybrid identity solutions (e.g., AD Connect, SSO, Federation).

Develop and maintain PowerShell scripts and AWS CLI automation for provisioning and maintenance tasks.

Troubleshoot complex issues across cloud and on-prem environments, including authentication, replication, and network connectivity.

Collaborate with security and compliance teams to enforce policies and audit readiness.

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.

7+ years of experience in cloud infrastructure, with at least 5 years in AWS.

Strong understanding of Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, and Group Policy.

Experience with hybrid cloud architectures and identity federation.

Proficiency in scripting languages (PowerShell, Python, Bash).

Hands-on experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation).

AWS certifications (e.g., Solutions Architect, SysOps Administrator) preferred.

Preferred Skills:

Experience with Azure AD, Okta, or other identity providers.

Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.

Knowledge of containerization (Docker, ECS, EKS) and serverless architectures (Lambda).

Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills across hybrid environments.