Duration: 6 months (with potential extension)
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 6:30 PM - 2:30 AM IST
Compensation: 2,000/hour ( 38.4 LPA)
Location: Remote (Bharat based candidate)
Urgent Hiring Need
About the Project
We are seeking an experienced and hands-on Active Directory & Entra ID engineer to support a domain controller migration initiative involving two separate AD forests and a transition to Entra ID and PaaS-based DNS. This is a complex and long-term project that includes solutioning, scripting, automation, and infrastructure transformation in a secure and enterprise-grade environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Assess and document current Active Directory environments (multiple forests)
- Design and implement migration strategy for AD to Entra ID
- Migrate legacy DNS to a cloud-native DNS solution (PaaS-based)
- Analyze and replicate existing DNS and DHCP configurations
- Analyze and support systems relying on LDAP, Kerberos, and NTLM protocols
- Configure conditional forwarders, stub zones, and replication settings
- Implement identity federation and hybrid configurations
- Automate provisioning, configuration, and migration tasks using PowerShell and Terraform
- Work within CI/CD pipelines to manage and deploy infrastructure
- Collaborate with our enterprise architect and technical teams to convert Jira tickets into working solutions
- Participate in code reviews, design sessions, and maintain technical documentation
Required Skills & Experience
15+ years hands-on experience with Active Directory and domain controller architecture
Strong knowledge of:
- Entra ID (Azure AD)
- DNS & DHCP (Windows and/or PaaS equivalents)
- LDAP & Kerberos authentication
- OIDC, SAML, and OAuth2 identity flows
Experience with AD Trusts, Group Policy, OUs, and FSMO roles
- Advanced skills in PowerShell scripting
- Experience with Terraform for infrastructure provisioning
- Exposure to CI/CD pipelines (Azure DevOps preferred)
- Deep understanding of network security, access control, and authentication
- Familiarity with cloud environments (Azure preferred)
- Comfortable working with legacy systems and bridging modern architectures
Nice to Have
Experience with:
- Hybrid identity solutions (e.g., ADFS, Azure AD Connect)
- Migration of legacy enterprise applications dependent on AD
- Simulating or testing LDAP/Kerberos traffic
- Understanding of modern IT governance and compliance in cloud environments
Engagement Details :-
4-week paid assessment period to validate alignment and delivery capability
Opportunity for long-term collaboration and possible full-time offer
How to Apply
If you're a self-driven infrastructure expert who thrives on solving real-world enterprise identity and migration challenges, we want to hear from you. Apply with your resume and a short note on your experience with Azure Entra, DNS/DHCP, PowerShell, and Terraform.
- Shortlisted candidates will be invited to a recorded video interview focused on technical problem-solving.