Country/Region: IN

- Requisition ID: 34858

- Work Model:

- Position Type:

- Salary Range:

- Location: INDIA - PUNE - BIRLASOFT OFFICE - HINJAWADI

Title :Subcontractor**:

- Description:

Area(s) of responsibility : Job Title: Senior Windows Server Administrator

- Role:

- Senior Windows Administrator Subject Matter Expert responsible for the design, administration, modernization, security, and operational stability of enterprise Windows server platforms.

- The role spans Windows Server, Active Directory, core Wintel services, automation, security hardening, high availability, and disaster recovery, supporting large-scale on premises and hybrid infrastructures.

- This position requires deep hands-on expertise, ownership of platform reliability, and strong leadership in migration, upgrade, and operational excellence initiatives.

- Key Responsibilities:

- Windows Server Platform Architecture & Operations Architect, deploy, and operate enterprise Windows Server platforms (2016 / 2019 / 2022).

- Ensure high availability, performance, and resilience of Windows environments.

- Own the end-to-end server lifecycle including build, patching, upgrades, capacity planning, and decommissioning.

- Integrate Windows platforms with virtualization, storage, backup, monitoring, and security solutions.

Active Directory & Core Windows Services Administer and maintain Active Directory Domain Services, including Sites & Services, Trusts, FSMO roles, and replication.

- Manage DNS, DHCP, Group Policy, File & Print services, WSUS, and Certificate Services.
- Ensure AD health, security, availability, and performance across enterprise environments.
- Security, Hardening & Compliance Implement Windows security baselines, patch compliance, and system hardening standards.
- Manage privileged access,



service accounts, RBAC, and delegation models.
- Support vulnerability remediation, audits, and compliance initiatives in regulated environments.
- Migration, Upgrade & Modernization Lead Windows Server upgrades, domain consolidations, and modernization programs.
- Plan and execute server migrations with mínimal or near-zero downtime.
- Perform dependency analysis, risk assessment, validation, and post-migration stabilization.
- Automation & Scripting Automate administration and operational tasks using PowerShell.
- Standardize server builds, configurations, and operational workflows through scripting and automation.
- Reduce manual effort and improve reliability through repeatable automation frameworks.
- Operational Readiness & Leadership Act as L3 / SME escalation for complex Windows platform issues.
- Produce and maintain HLDs, LLDs, SOPs, runbooks, and platform standards.
- Collaborate with Virtualization, Network, Security, Cloud, and Application teams.
- Provide technical leadership, mentoring, and knowledge transfer to engineering teams.
- Required Skills & Qualifications:

10-12+ years of experience in enterprise Windows / Wintel administration roles.

- Deep hands-on expertise in Windows Server 2016 / 2019 / 2022.
- Strong experience with Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, Group Policy, and core Windows services.
- Strong PowerShell scripting and automation skills.
- Experience with Windows Failover Clustering and high-availability environments.
- Proven experience supporting large-scale server estates, migrations, and upgrades.
- Solid understanding of enterprise security, patching, and compliance standards.
- Robust documentation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
- Microsoft certifications (Windows Server / Azure / Security) preferred.

📌 Subcontractor (Hinjawadi)
🏢 Birlasoft
📍 Hinjawadi