Role Description
Job Title Active Directory Domain Migration
Job Summary
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Infrastructure Engineer specializing in Active Directory AD and Server Domain Migrations In this role you will lead the architecture planning and execution of complex domain consolidation and server migration projects You will be responsible for ensuring seamless identity migration minimal business downtime and strict adherence to security and compliance frameworks The ideal candidate will have extensive handson experience with Microsoft Windows Server ecosystems enterprise migration tools and hybrid cloud identity environments
Key Responsibilities
1 Migration Strategy Execution
Architecture Planning Design test and implement Active Directory migration strategies intraforest and crossforest migrations domain consolidations and greenfield forest deployments
Tool Management Configure and operate enterprise migration tools eg Quest Migration Manager Migrator Pro Binary Tree or Microsoft ADMT to migrate users computers service accounts and security groups
FSMO Domain Controller Lifecycle Manage the promotion and demotion of Domain Controllers transfer FSMO roles and handle postmigration metadata cleanup
Server Migration Execute Windows Server OS upgrades and migrations eg migrating workloads to Windows Server 20222025 while preserving permissions share configurations and data integrity
2 Active Directory Core Infrastructure Management
Identity Directory Services Maintain and optimize AD DS Group Policy Objects GPOs OU structures and Active Directory Sites and Services
Core Network Services Manage and troubleshoot DNS resolution replication topologies DHCP and integrated PKICertificate Services during transitional migration states
Trust Management Establish configure and troubleshoot secure Forest and Domain trusts across distinct corporate environments




3 Security Hardening Compliance
Security Baseline Enforcement Ensure migrated and newly established environments comply with cyber security policies modern TLS defaults and solid cryptographic standards
Sid History Remediation Manage sIDHistory cleaning and ensure proper access control translation during object migration phases
Health Validation Perform ongoing directory health checks using tools like dcdiag repadmin and SYSVOL verification via DFSR to address replication or structural errors promptly
4 Collaboration Documentation
Technical Writing Produce detailed Standard Operating Procedures SOPs fallbackrollback plans and architectural diagrams
Cross Functional Support Coordinate with network security and cloud engineering teams to ensure application compatibility and minimal impact on enduser authentication
Qualifications Technical Skills
Education Bachelors degree in Computer Science Information Technology Cyber Security or equivalent practical experience
Experience 6 years of dedicated experience in enterprisescale Active Directory administration and complex domain migration projects
Technical Proficiencies
Operating Systems Deep expertise in Windows Server 2012R2 through Windows Server 20222025
Automation Advanced scripting proficiency in Power Shell for directory manipulation object modifications and automated migration tasks eg MoveADDirectory Server Operation Master Role SetADForest Mode
Migration Utilities Handson experience with Quest Software suites Directory Sync Pro or ADMT
Hybrid Identity Preferred Familiarity with Microsoft Entra ID Azure AD Azure AD Connect Cloud Sync and configuring custom B2CB2B identity policies or hybrid joins
Soft Skills
Strong analytical and troubleshooting mindset under timesensitive deployment windows
Exceptional communication skills to convey complex technical risks to project stakeholders
Proven ability to work independently during night or weekend maintenance windows

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