Window Engineer with Active Directory
Position: Window Engineer with Active Directory
Location: Chicago, IL (100% Remote)
Hiring: Fulltime with Hexaware Technologies
Key Responsibilities:
- Active Directory Management:
- Design, implement, and maintain Active Directory architecture, including forests, domains, trusts, and group policies.
- Perform regular health checks, troubleshooting, and optimization of Active Directory services.
- Manage user accounts, permissions, and security groups to ensure proper access control and compliance.
- Windows System Administration:
- Install, configure, and maintain Windows Server environments, including updates, patches, and performance tuning.
- Monitor system performance, availability, and capacity, ensuring high reliability.
- Implement and manage virtualization technologies (e.g., Hyper-V or VMware) as required.
- Security and Compliance:
- Ensure security best practices are applied to Windows systems and Active Directory infrastructure.
- Implement and manage policies for authentication, authorization, and auditing.
- Conduct regular reviews and updates to meet compliance standards such as GDPR, HIPAA, or ISO 27001.
- Backup and Recovery:
- Develop and maintain backup and disaster recovery strategies for Windows systems and Active Directory.
- Test recovery procedures to ensure data integrity and business continuity.
- Collaboration and Support:
- Work closely with other IT teams to integrate Windows systems and Active Directory with other technologies.
- Provide technical support for escalated issues related to Windows and Active Directory.
- Document processes, configurations, and troubleshooting steps for knowledge sharing.
- Required Skills and Qualifications
- Proven experience in Windows Server administration (Windows Server 2016/2019/2022).
- In-depth knowledge of Active Directory, including Group Policy, DNS, and replication.
- Strong understanding of networking concepts (TCP/IP, DHCP, DNS) and their integration with Windows systems.
- Experience with PowerShell scripting for automation and administration tasks.
- Familiarity with virtualization platforms such as VMware or Hyper-V.
- Knowledge of security protocols and best practices (e.g., PKI, Kerberos, LDAP).
- Experience with backup and disaster recovery tools and strategies.
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