Kunal Mehta
New Delhi
Summary
IT Infrastructure and Cloud Specialist with 12+ years of experience in managing Active Directory, Azure AD, Windows Server Administration, Cloud Infrastructure, and VMware Virtualization. Skilled in designing, implementing, and supporting hybrid environments (on-premises + cloud) with strong expertise in Identity & Access Management, IT Security, and Infrastructure Optimization. Proven ability to deliver enterprise-scale solutions, ensure compliance and availability, and lead cross-functional teams in global IT environments.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Adv Cloud Support & Eng Specialist
Accenture Solutions Pvt. Ltd (Erstwhile Navisite India Pvt. Ltd.)
07.2021 - Current
- Lead and manage hybrid Active Directory infrastructures (Azure AD + On-Premises), providing secure identity management, high availability, and optimized performance for corporate IT operations.
- Strengthen identity and access security by implementing MFA, Conditional Access controls, and Azure AD policies to mitigate risks, prevent unauthorized access, and enhance overall compliance posture.
- Administer DNS/DHCP services, ensuring seamless connectivity and high availability.
- Lead vulnerability management lifecycle, including assessments, reporting, and patch remediation, leveraging enterprise tools to maintain compliance and strengthen security posture.
- Lead the planning and execution of infrastructure modernization projects—covering migrations, upgrades, and hybrid cloud integrations—while ensuring compliance, security, and operational continuity.
- Collaborate with cybersecurity teams to enforce security best practices.
- Develop and maintain comprehensive technical documentation, including system configurations, security policies, standard operating procedures, and incident management playbooks to ensure consistency and compliance in IT operations.
Senior System Administrator
Oracle Solution Services (India)
08.2018 - 07.2021
- Supported enterprise infrastructure including Active Directory, Azure AD, Windows, Linux, and VMware environments for Oracle Cloud clients.
- Administered and optimized multi-domain AD infrastructure, implementing OU structures, sites, and services, and troubleshooting replication issues.
- Implemented auditing of File Servers, Active Directory, and Windows Servers using ManageEngine AD Audit Plus to strengthen compliance and security.
- Deployed and maintained LAPS, AD Connect upgrades, Azure AD MFA, and Conditional Access policies for secure identity management.
- Installed and configured Terminal Server infrastructure, including license servers and host connection servers across multiple sites.
- Allocated and managed RDP licenses across enterprise jump servers for secure remote access.
- Troubleshot and resolved time synchronization (NTP) issues between domain controllers and clients, ensuring accurate authentication.
- Managed DNS configurations, including conditional forwarders and sinkholes to block malicious domains.
- Delivered server builds and configurations per enterprise cloud standards.
- Led Domain Controller upgrade projects, migrating from Windows Server 2012 to 2016 and 2019.
- Implemented secure infrastructure access using Bastion Hosts and Jump Servers across global datacenters.
- Administered File Server resources: shared folders, NTFS permissions, quotas, and file screening via FSRM.
- Applied patching with WSUS and SCCM, resolving issues arising during deployments.
- Managed DHCP and DFS infrastructure to support enterprise networking.
- Implemented KMS infrastructure for centralized Windows Server activation.
- Designed and enforced Group Policies (GPOs), performing vulnerability remediation on misconfigurations.
- Administered Linux servers including authentication, patching, OS health, log monitoring, and troubleshooting.
- Performed Linux VM lifecycle management such as cloning, snapshots, and resource optimization.
- Led initiatives on server security compliance and vulnerability remediation across environments.
- Supported LOB transitions and conducted operational knowledge transfer for the Wintel tower.
Senior Associate IT Operations
NIIT Technologies Ltd.
01.2013 - 07.2018
- Implemented infrastructure refresh of Windows Servers by migrating File/Print and DHCP services from Windows Server 2003 to 2012.
- Collaborated with the CISO security team to assess client server estate, identified systems running SMBv1, and successfully disabled the protocol to mitigate WannaCry vulnerabilities.
- Migrated SYSVOL replication from File Replication Service (FRS) to Distributed File System Replication (DFSR).
- Executed cleanup of AD sites and services, improving replication efficiency.
- Performed non-authoritative restore to resolve inconsistent SYSVOL state and replication issues caused by Journal Wrap errors.
- Carried out cleanup of unused GPOs, Distribution Lists, Groups, and Organizational Units in Active Directory.
- Handled physical and virtual Windows Server commissioning and decommissioning.
- Administered Active Directory sites, replication schedules, site links, and boundaries; managed computer, user, and group accounts through ADUC.
- Utilized DcDiag and NetDiag for troubleshooting Active Directory and networking issues.
- Designed, planned, and implemented Group Policy strategies, delegation models, and OU structures.
- Managed file servers including folder creation/deletion, access rights, and permission assignments.
- Led project for upgrading Symantec Endpoint Protection (SEP) clients across corporate servers and workstations.
- Developed processes, procedures, and performed resource planning and team management activities.
- Mentored infrastructure support staff, driving technical knowledge enhancement and process improvements.
- Delivered server consolidation initiatives by executing Physical-to-Virtual (P2V) and Virtual-to-Virtual (V2V) migrations across Windows 2003, 2008, and 2012 environments.
- Provided L1 support for VMware vSphere; managed infrastructure of 225 ESXi blade servers and over 3,000 virtual machines in production clusters using vCenter Server 6.0.
Education
Bachelor of Technology - Computer Science & Engineering
BRCM College of Engineering and Technology(MDU Rohtak)
01.2012
Skills
- Identity & Access Management: Active Directory, Azure AD, DNS, DHCP, Group Policy, File/Print Servers, LAPS, AD Connect, MFA, Conditional Access
- Cloud Platforms: Microsoft Azure, Oracle Cloud
- Server Administration: Windows Server 2003–2022, Linux (Oracle Enterprise Linux)
- Virtualization: VMware vSphere 51/60, Hyper-V
- Monitoring & Tools: SCOM, Nagios, Oracle Enterprise Manager, ManageEngine AD Audit Plus
- Security & Compliance: Vulnerability Remediation, Bastion Hosts, Antivirus, Patching (WSUS, SCCM)
- Automation & Scripting: PowerShell, WMI
- Enterprise Tools: CA ITSM, ServiceHub, Symantec Endpoint Protection, RightNow CX
- Hardware: HP ProLiant, Dell PowerEdge Blade Servers
Certification
MCSE Server Infrastructure - Windows Server 2012
Languages
English
Hindi
Professional Synopsis – Active Directory & OS Virtualization
- Comprehensive knowledge and Experience of Active Directory, Azure AD, DNS, DHCP, File & Print Server, Windows & Linux Servers and Cloud infrastructure.
- Hands on experience with Windows 2022/2019/2016/2012/2008 R2/2003 servers, Oracle Enterprise Linux servers & VMware vSphere 5.1/6.0.
- Experienced in Enterprise Antivirus & Patching.
- Monitoring and troubleshooting of Windows and Linux server’s alerts
- Keen on learning new technologies, current interests includes Identity and Access management security tool (Cyberark)
- Good leadership skills, ability to guide and provide technical direction and supervise team.
Awards
Award of Excellence 2016 – NIIT Tech, Customer Choice Award – NIIT Tech, Think Customer and Take Ownership – NIIT Tech
Timeline
Adv Cloud Support & Eng Specialist
Accenture Solutions Pvt. Ltd (Erstwhile Navisite India Pvt. Ltd.)
07.2021 - Current
Senior System Administrator
Oracle Solution Services (India)
08.2018 - 07.2021
Senior Associate IT Operations
NIIT Technologies Ltd.
01.2013 - 07.2018
Bachelor of Technology - Computer Science & Engineering
BRCM College of Engineering and Technology(MDU Rohtak)