Xperi Corporation Hiring for Infrastructure Architect at   Bangalore Full Time

Xperi invents, develops and delivers technologies that enable extraordinary experiences. We make entertainment more entertaining, and smart devices smarter.
From the home to the car to everywhere in between, managing content and connections in a way that is smart, immersive, and personal is precisely what Xperi’s technologies do.
Our inventions are foundational to the global entertainment ecosystem and our products and data improve every aspect of the digital entertainment experience, from choice to consumption.
Content markets are changing, fast. Consumers face a simultaneously expanding and fragmenting set of choices. Xperi technology cuts through the chaos, putting us at the forefront of fast-moving trends in streaming, digital entertainment, and AI applications – in any environment.
Xperi is at the heart of extraordinary experiences.

The Microsoft Windows / Active Directory Infrastructure Systems Architect is a highly technical position responsible for the analysis, design, implementation, administration, security, maintenance and support of the Company’s Windows Server / Active Directory-based environment. The environment is comprised of a multi-site, multi-forest Active Directory infrastructure, and supports Microsoft Office 365-based messaging services, Microsoft SharePoint collaboration services, Microsoft SQL Services, Single Sign-on services, File and Print Services, Microsoft-based configuration and software update management systems, systems performance management and infrastructure management tools. The Systems Architect will serve as a technical expert and will lead and work with users and technical peer groups.

Required Skills:

The individual will require the necessary skills to perform the following job duties (plus other related duties as assigned):

• Function as team lead for Active Directory / Windows environment, provide oversight on daily activities to set priorities, function as mentor, help with problem escalation, and communicate significant problems or issues to management
• Function as a technical resource regarding Active Directory / Windows issues to messaging administrators, programmers, web developers, network security engineers, database analysts, network managers, and implementation teams
• Participate in the identification of vulnerabilities and their mitigation
• Participate in the analysis and redesign of existing infrastructure systems and services
• Participate in the analysis, design and implementation of future infrastructure systems and services
• Create and maintain documentation on SOPs and System Design
• Research, evaluate, recommend and implement new technologies
• Perform capacity planning, upgrades and expansion of Active Directory environment
• Maintain effective communications with vendors, peers and clients in support of assigned projects
• PowerShell scripting
• Experience with ADFS and Azure Active Directory services
• Knowledge of network technologies like DNS, Load Balances
• Experience with M&A and integration of multiple AD domains
• Expertise in Windows, MS cluster and storage technologies

Qualifications
The individual should be familiar with standard operating procedures and best practices in the listed technology areas, and rely on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals:

• Windows Server and Active Directory
• Windows Server and Active Directory Security
• Active Directory integrated applications (includes single sign-on)
• ADFS Services • DNS services • DHCP services • NTP services
• File and Print services
• File and Print backups / restores
• Auditing technologies and tools, and provide reports, as needed
• Auditing and security policies and procedures
• SCCM and WSUS, for both servers and desktops
• Virtualization • Firewalls
• High Availability / Disaster Recovery

n-Tier infrastructure
Experience required
· 10+ years hands-on experience in Windows / Active Directory environment and Infrastruture

4+ years hands-on experience in a complex architectural environment

Experience in
Windows Server / Active Directory, and related services

Auditing methodologies

Security methodologies

Virtualization methodologies

Firewalls and tiered environment methodologies

High Availability and Disaster Recovery methodologies

Expertise on MS Cluster and Storage Technologies

Knowledge on Load Balancer, Network technologies