Active Directory Architect

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Job Description:

1. Windows Server Architecture & Design

Architect and oversee the deployment, configuration, and lifecycle management of WindowsServer environments (2012–2022).
Design and lead in-place and parallel upgrade strategies to minimize downtime and risk.
Define standards for Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, Group Policy, and system hardening.
Architect and implement Windows Server Clustering for high availability of application anddatabase workloads.
Establish performance baselines and ensure system reliability through proactive monitoring andtuning.
Define patching, backup, and security policies aligned with enterprise standards.

2. VMware Infrastructure Strategy

Architect and manage enterprise-grade VMware environments including vSphere, ESXi, vCenter,NSX, and SRM.
Design and optimize HA, DRS, vMotion, and Storage vMotion configurations for performanceand availability.
Lead VMware infrastructure upgrades, patching cycles, and capacity planning.
Provide L4-L5-level support and root cause analysis for complex virtualization issues.

3. Infrastructure Modernization & Migration

Lead end-to-end planning and execution of legacy system migrations, hardware refreshes, and datacenter builds.
Design and execute P2V and V2V migrations using tools like VMware Converter and PlateSpin.
Collaborate on cloud migration strategies (Azure, AWS, hybrid models) and integration with on-prem infrastructure.

4. Business Continuity, Security & Automation

Define and implement backup and disaster recovery architectures.
Ensure compliance with regulatory and security frameworks (PCI-DSS, ISO, DISA STIGs).
Collaborate with InfoSec teams to apply baselines, perform vulnerability remediation, and enforceaccess controls.
Develop and maintain automation scripts using PowerShell and PowerCLI to streamline operations.

5. Documentation, Governance & Collaboration

Produce and maintain high-level and low-level design documents, runbooks, and operational procedures.
Participate in architectural reviews, change advisory boards, and incident response planning.
Act as a technical liaison between infrastructure, application, network, and database teams.

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Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field.
15–25 years of experience in enterprise Windows Server and VMware environments.
Proven track record in infrastructure architecture, modernization, and migration projects.
Strong scripting and automation skills (PowerShell, PowerCLI).
Preferred Certifications: VMware VCP-DCV / VCAP-DCV, Microsoft MCSE / Azure Architect, ITIL Foundation