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If you want to be part of an inclusive, adaptable, and forward-thinking organization, apply now.\nWe are currently seeking a Technical Solutions Architectu..._AD_DS to join our team in Noida, Uttar Pradesh (IN-UP), India (IN).\nKey Responsibilities\nA. Active Directory Administration and Engineering\nDesign, administer, and support enterprise Microsoft Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS) environments across production and non-production domains.\n\nManage domain controllers, forests, domains, trusts, organizational units (OUs), sites, subnets, and Global Catalog services.\n\nAdminister and troubleshoot DNS, DHCP, Group Policy Objects (GPOs), FSMO roles, Kerberos, LDAP, NTLM, and Windows authentication.\n\nManage Active Directory replication, Sites and Services, SYSVOL, DFS Replication (DFSR), and domain controller health.\n\nSupport user, group, computer, service account, and managed service account administration, including gMSA.\n\nManage domain joins, secure channel issues, account lockouts, authentication failures, and directory connectivity.\n\nSupport Active Directory schema considerations, domain controller lifecycle management, and directory architecture changes.\n\nB. Advanced L3 Troubleshooting and RCA\nOwn complex L3 escalations involving authentication failures, replication inconsistencies, DNS resolution, Group Policy processing, Kerberos, LDAP, trusts, and domain controller availability.\n\nDiagnose replication failures using tools such as repadmin, dcdiag, and event logs.\n\nTroubleshoot SYSVOL/DFSR synchronization issues, lingering objects, USN-related problems, time synchronization, and domain controller promotion or demotion failures.\n\nPerform detailed RCA for recurring and high-impact incidents and implement permanent corrective and preventive actions.\n\nLead resolution of critical incidents involving directory outages, authentication disruptions, and cross-domain connectivity issues.\n\nAnalyze directory service logs, performance counters, network traces, and authentication flows to identify underlying problems.\n\nCoordinate with Microsoft support and infrastructure, network, security, application, and IAM teams to resolve complex issues.\n\nC. Directory Services Security and Hardening\nImplement and maintain secure Active Directory configurations aligned with enterprise security standards and Microsoft security recommendations.\n\nReview privileged groups, delegated permissions, administrative accounts, service accounts, and access control lists (ACLs).\n\nSupport remediation of excessive privileges, insecure configurations, legacy authentication protocols, and stale or unmanaged accounts.\n\nImplement and review Group Policy security settings, password policies, account lockout policies, and authentication controls.\n\nSupport privileged access security, tiered administration, protected administrative accounts, and secure management of domain controllers.\n\nIdentify and remediate risks involving Kerberos, NTLM, LDAP signing/channel binding, unconstrained delegation, and other directory security weaknesses.\n\nSupport security audits, vulnerability remediation, compliance evidence collection, and access reviews.\n\nD. Hybrid Identity and Enterprise Integrations\nSupport integration between on-premises Active Directory and Microsoft Entra ID.\n\nTroubleshoot hybrid identity synchronization and authentication dependencies, where applicable.\n\nCollaborate with IAM/IGA, PAM, SSO/MFA, endpoint, and cloud infrastructure teams on identity-related integrations.\n\nSupport directory dependencies for enterprise applications, LDAP integrations, service authentication, and identity lifecycle workflows.\n\nTroubleshoot authentication and authorization issues across interconnected enterprise environments.\n\nSupport directory-related migration, consolidation, trust configuration, and application modernization initiatives.\n\nRequired Technical Skills\nExpert-level knowledge of Microsoft Active Directory Domain Services and enterprise Windows Server environments.\n\nStrong expertise in AD replication, DNS, Group Policy, FSMO roles, Global Catalog, trusts, and Sites and Services.\n\nAdvanced troubleshooting of Kerberos, LDAP, NTLM, secure channels, authentication, authorization, and account lockouts.\n\nStrong knowledge of DFSR/SYSVOL, domain controller health, time synchronization, and directory recovery.\n\nExperience with PowerShell scripting and automation.\n\nStrong understanding of Active Directory security, delegation, ACLs, privileged groups, service accounts, and gMSA.\n\nExperience with Microsoft Entra ID and hybrid identity integration is desirable.\n\nFamiliarity with monitoring, SIEM integration, vulnerability remediation, and security auditing.\n\nExperience with ITIL-based incident, problem, change, and service management processes.\n\nPlatform Lifecycle, Resilience and Change Management\nPlan and execute domain controller patching, upgrades, replacement, promotion, and demotion activities.\n\nSupport Active Directory backup, forest recovery planning, disaster recovery testing, and business continuity procedures.\n\nValidate replication, DNS, authentication, Group Policy, and dependent services following infrastructure changes.\n\nLead technical impact assessments, risk reviews, implementation plans, rollback planning, and post-change validation.\n\nSupport capacity management, performance optimization, platform availability, and operational readiness.\n\nEnsure compliance with change management, incident management, problem management, and release management procedures.\n\nAbout NTT DATA\nNTT DATA is a $30 billion business and technology services leader, serving 75% of the Fortune Global 100. We are committed to accelerating client success and positively impacting society through responsible innovation. We are one of the world's leading AI and digital infrastructure providers, with unmatched capabilities in enterprise-scale AI, cloud, security, connectivity, data centers and application services. our consulting and Industry solutions help organizations and society move confidently and sustainably into the digital future. As a Global Top Employer, we have experts in more than 50 countries. We also offer clients access to a robust ecosystem of innovation centers as well as established and start-up partners. NTT DATA is a part of NTT Group, which invests over $3 billion each year in R&D.\nWhenever possible, we hire locally to NTT DATA offices or client sites. This ensures we can provide timely and effective support tailored to each client’s needs. While many positions offer remote or hybrid work options, these arrangements are subject to change based on client requirements. For employees near an NTT DATA office or client site, in-office attendance may be required for meetings or events, depending on business needs. At NTT DATA, we are committed to staying flexible and meeting the evolving needs of both our clients and employees. NTT DATA recruiters will never ask for payment or banking information and will only use @nttdata.com, @nttdatafed.com and @talent.nttdataservices.com email addresses. If you are requested to provide payment or disclose banking information, please submit a contact us form, https://us.nttdata.com/en/contact-us.\nNTT DATA endeavors to make https://us.nttdata.com accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact us at https://us.nttdata.com/en/contact-us. This contact information is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications. NTT DATA is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. For our EEO Policy Statement, please click here. If you'd like more information on your EEO rights under the law, please click here. 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