Active Directory Specialist

Wipro Romania, part of global IT and consulting leader Wipro Ltd., has grown significantly since 2007. With over 2000 employees from 21+ nationalities, it supports 50+ clients, offering a collaborative, inclusive work environment and professional growth opportunities.

• Type of contract: permanent employment / full time employment on CIM
• Duration of contract: undetermined
• Model of working: Hybrid: 3 days / week at Wipro office in Bucharest
• Schedule: standard schedule from Monday to Friday, also rotational on-call

Role:

The Active Directory (AD) Administrator is responsible for the design, implementation, optimization, and advanced

troubleshooting of the Identity and Access Management (IAM) and Microsoft Active Directory environment. The role ensures

security, stability, and compliance of directory services aligned with ISO 27001, ISO 20000, Zero Trust, and ITIL governance

frameworks.

Responsibilities:

• Lead administration of AD DS across multi-domain/multi-forest environments.
• Design and manage AD structure including Domain/forest trust relationships, FSMO roles, Sites and replication strategy & Schema extensions and upgrades
• Hands on experience and strong troubleshooting skill in AD replication, Sites, KCC, etc., experience in planning and implementation of Active Directory Replication.
• Manage GPO design, optimization, hardening, and change lifecycle.
• Perform advanced troubleshooting of authentication, DNS-integrated issues, replication delays, and trust failures.
• Ensure enforcement of Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Least Privilege, and Privileged Access Management(PAM).
• Manage integration with: Azure AD / Entra ID, SSO / MFA solutions, Federation Services (ADFS) / SAML / OAuth
• Implement and maintain security benchmark as per project standard /CIS.
• Monitor and respond to AD-related security incidents such as Kerberos abuse, ticket manipulation, AD privilege escalation attempts, Audit trail gaps and anomalies
• Support audits and ensure enforcement of security baselines, password policies, account policies and fine grain policies

Requirements:

Active Directory Job Responsibilities:

• Must have worked on deleted objects restoration.
• Must have hands on experience on getting AD reports like, active users and other AD reports.
• Basic understanding of ADCS, Root CA, subordinate CAs, creation of CSRs, knowledge on CRL
• Must have knowledge on all the Ports.
• Sound knowledge on NTP servers and troubleshooting.
• Strong Understanding of ADSI edit concepts.
• Manage AD Forest recovery plans and periodic disaster recovery drills as per ISO compliance.
• Ensure health of system state backups, Azure AD Connect sync validations, and replication integrity.
• Knowledge on ADFS is an added advantage.
• Enhance customer satisfaction by responding to all customer filed issues specific to AD & Windows and providing relief either through self or by driving visibility of the issues upstream to ensure they get fixed.
• Improve product supportability and serviceability by actively participating in new design development to provide feedback to drive increased stability of AD and Windows platforms for enhanced customer satisfaction.
• An ability to learn new technologies quickly good time management skills with strong documentation skills.
• Good communication skills both written and verbal.
• Identify opportunities for efficiencies in work process and innovative approaches to completing scope of work.
• Work with Local & Global Teams
• Perform in 24 x 7 environment in shift roster and attend calls whenever assigned
• Willing to Work on Shifts based on the projects need
• Experience in providing RCAs for Priority tickets.
• Provide technical support to clients, respond promptly to issues reported by clients, conducting root cause analysis and going through various testing scenarios for thorough resolution.
• Develop and maintain operational documentation and specifications on system builds, disaster recovery, and standard operating procedures.
• Drive root cause analysis and provide feedback to improve customer architecture changes.
• Drive customer escalated issues to closure by providing workarounds and fixes in a timely manner.
• Quality and Process Knowledge
• Good ITIL knowledge

Wintel Job Responsibilities:

• Good knowledge on OS troubleshooting, experience in OS performance issues.
• Good Knowledge and troubleshooting skills on Windows server (Blue Screen Errors, performance issues, permissions issues)
• Good troubleshooting skill in Windows server recovery.
• Understanding and troubleshooting skill of Windows Cluster.
• Participate in Windows Server patch management, cluster validation and performance optimization.
• Expert knowledge in DHCP, Scopes and understanding super scopes and troubleshooting of any issues.
• Must have hands on experience in File share servers and DFS and troubleshooting.

Additional qualifications:

• Expert-level administration in Active Directory DS, Group Policy, DNS and DHCP (AD Integrated), Kerberos
• authentication
• Strong Windows Server management understanding.
• Solid PowerShell automation capability for IAM operations.
• Knowledge of AD Connect, Entra Connect sync, and hybrid identity models.
• Strong communication and documentation skills.
• Ability to lead technical bridges during major outages.
• Mentoring and guidance to L1/L2 teams

Benefits for working with us:

• Competitive salary with attractive set of social benefits:
• Private Pension Plan;
• Monthly Benefit budget;
• Medical insurance;
• Life insurance;
• Christmas bonus;
• Childbirth allowance;
• Relocation package for candidates willing to relocate;
• Great career opportunity to work for one of the biggest brands in the world in a unique work environment;
• Personal development in a multinational working environment through nice extracurricular activities with the team;
• Platform to actively participate and make an impact through Sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) projects;
• Professional development through a variety of training programs (hard/soft skills within WILearn/Udemy platforms);
• Extra annual leave days depending on tenure within Wipro;
• BOOKSTER opportunities;
• Nice designed and central business office;
• Fruits, coffee and tea on the house;
• Winner Circle Points (WCP) & Long service award (LSA) platforms which offers the possibility of both non-monetary and monetary recognition;
• Employee Assistance program;
• Employee Referral Program with attractive incentive schemes
• The promise of an enjoyable first impression after discussing with any of our recruitment colleagues.

This position offers a chance to be part of a forward-thinking company that values innovation and a progressive approach to technology. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply and join the team where they can make a significant impact.

Wipro is an advocate for positive change and conscious inclusion. As a global employer, we strive to create a diverse Wipro family by remaining committed to the development of our culture, diversity, equality, and inclusion in the workplace. All applicants welcome.