active directory migration

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Job Description:

Total Experience: 8+ Years

: Active Directory

Notice Period: Immediate or serving notice period

Work from office : Hyderabad.
Work mode: 3 Days WFO.

migration of Active Directory (AD)

Responsibilities

Microsoft Active Directory Domain Migration Architect

Key Responsibilities:

• Developing detailed migration plans, including scope, target environments, and timelines.
• Using tools like ADMT (Active Directory Migration Tool) to move users, computers, groups, and other objects between domains or forests.
• Supervising the execution of the migration, troubleshooting issues, and ensuring data integrity.
• Providing assistance to users and administrators after the migration is complete, including troubleshooting and ongoing support.
• Implementing security best practices to protect the migrated Active Directory environment.
• Diagnosing and resolving problems related to Active Directory, DNS, and related technologies.
• Staying informed about the latest Microsoft products, technologies, and migration methodologies.

Required Skills and Experience:

1. Active Directory Expertise

• Deep understanding of AD architecture, domain/forest structure, and trust relationships.
• Experience with domain migrations, consolidations, and domain controller placement.
• Strong grasp of FSMO roles, replication topology, and Global Catalog usage.

2. DNS and Networking

• Solid knowledge of DNS configuration and troubleshooting.
• Familiarity with WAN links, latency, site-to-site VPNs, and how they impact AD replication.
• Understanding of subnetting and AD Sites and Services.

3. AD Migration Tools & Techniques

• Hands-on experience with tools like:

• ADMT

  (Active Directory Migration Tool)

• PowerShell scripting

  for automation
• Third-party migration tools (e.g., Quest Migration Manager)
• Expertise in sidHistory, user/group SID translation, and object migration.

4. Group Policy (GPO) Management

• Ability to audit, consolidate, and troubleshoot Group Policy Objects.
• Ensure policies are not lost or misapplied post-consolidation.

5. Authentication & Security

• Knowledge of Kerberos and NTLM authentication.
• Experience in securing domain controllers, auditing logs, and managing privileged access.
• PKI, certificate services, and smart card authentication knowledge (if applicable).

6. Global Infrastructure Awareness

• Understanding of regional regulatory requirements (e.g., GDPR, data residency).
• Familiarity with multi-language, multi-time zone environments.
• Ability to handle identity conflicts and naming conventions across regions.

7. Disaster Recovery & Backup Planning

• Planning for rollback scenarios and having a solid backup/restore strategy for AD.

8. Communication & Documentation

• Strong communication skills to coordinate with international teams.
• Experience in creating detailed migration runbooks, rollback plans, and change documentation.

9. Project Management

• Ability to lead or contribute to large infrastructure projects.
• Risk assessment, timeline planning, and coordination with stakeholders

• Problem-solving skills:

Ability to troubleshoot and resolve technical issues related to Active Directory and other IT infrastructure.

• Communication skills:

Ability to communicate technical information clearly and concisely to both technical and non-technical audiences.

• Relevant certifications:

Certifications such as Microsoft Certified: Identity and Access Administrator Associate or Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert are highly desirable.

Additional Information:

• Experience Level:

  Experience typically ranges from 8-10 years or more.

ole & responsibilities

Preferred candidate profile