Job Description
Sonata Software Overview
In today's market, there is a unique duality in technology adoption.
On one side, extreme focus on cost containment by clients, and on the other, deep motivation to modernize their Digital storefronts to attract more consumers and B2B customers.
As a leading Modernization Engineering company, we aim to deliver modernization-driven hypergrowth for our clients based on the deep differentiation we have created in Modernization Engineering, powered by our Lightening suite and 16-step Platformation™ playbook.
In addition, we bring agility and systems thinking to accelerate time to market for our clients.
Headquartered in Bengaluru, India, Sonata has a strong global presence, including key regions in the US, UK, Europe, APAC, and ANZ.
We are a trusted partner of world-leading companies in BFSI (Banking, Financial Services, and Insurance), HLS (Healthcare and Lifesciences), TMT (Telecom, Media, and Technology), Retail & CPG, and Manufacturing space.
Our bouquet of Modernization Engineering Services cuts across Cloud, Data, Dynamics, Contact Centers, and around newer technologies like Generative AI, MS Fabric, and other modernization platforms.
Position:
Active Directory Domain Services Engineer
Location:
Bangalore / Hyderabad / Chennai
Work Mode:
Hybrid
Role Overview
We are seeking an experienced
Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS) Engineer
with strong expertise in designing, architecting, and managing enterprise-scale AD environments.
The ideal candidate will have deep knowledge of hybrid identity (Entra ID / Azure AD), multi-domain forest design, and governance best practices.
Key Responsibilities
Design & Architecture
Design and manage
multi-domain forest architectures .
Plan and implement
forest trusts
and
domain controller capacity .
Define
FSMO role placement
and
OU topology design .
Develop
Active Directory site topology
and
Group Policy (GPO)
strategies.
Establish
privileged account management
following the
Tier Model .
Design and implement
delegation of permissions
and
group management best practices .
Integrate
third-party LDAP applications
with AD.
Deploy and manage
Read-Only Domain Controllers (RODCs) .
Utilize
PowerShell scripting
for automation and configuration management.
Hybrid Identity & Synchronization
Implement and manage
Microsoft Entra Connect
for hybrid identity.
Maintain synchronization between
Active Directory
and
Entra ID (Azure AD) .
Troubleshooting & Performance
Troubleshoot
GPO policy processing ,
SYSVOL , and
AD replication issues .
Diagnose
Domain Controller performance
and
authentication failures , including
cross-forest authentications .
Upgrade & Maintenance
Plan and execute
Domain Controller OS upgrades .
Manage
functional level upgrades
and ensure compatibility.
Operational Governance
Adhere to
change control
and
patch management best practices .
Ensure compliance with
operational governance standards .
Recovery & Continuity
Perform
Active Directory forest and object recovery
operations.
Maintain
disaster recovery readiness
for directory services.
Networking & Infrastructure
Strong understanding of
IPv4/IPv6 ,
Active Directory–integrated DNS , and
secure dynamic updates .
Manage
DHCP
design, deployment, and operations.
Configure
Windows Firewall
in alignment with best practices.
Ensure compliance with
port and protocol requirements
for Active Directory services.
Qualifications
Proven hands-on experience with
Active Directory Domain Services
in large-scale enterprise environments.
Strong background in
Microsoft Entra ID / Azure AD
integration and hybrid identity solutions.
Proficiency in
PowerShell scripting
for automation.
In-depth knowledge of
networking fundamentals
and
Windows Server administration .
Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
Why join Sonata Software?
At Sonata, you´ll have an outstanding opportunity.
The chance to use your skills and imagination to push the boundaries of what´s possible.
To build never seen before solutions to some of the world’s toughest problems.
You´ll be challenged, but you will not be alone.
You´ll be joining a team of diverse innovators, all driven to go beyond the status quo to craft what comes next.
Sonata Software is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, gender identity, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristics protected by law