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Lead AD Engineer

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Charlotte, NC Full Time
POSTED ON 6/15/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/14/2026
Description

One of our top customers is hiring an Active Directory Principal Engineer/Architect to work on critical workloads. We are seeking a Lead IAM Engineer to design, build, and operate enterprise identity and directory capabilities across on-premises Active Directory.

MUST HAVES_

5 years Active Directory Engineering

Power Shell Scripting

Experience with Domain Controller Virtualization.

Experience building domain controllers

Experience with Domain Controller Management/Administration

Experience using Jira

Experience working in Agile environment.

The Active Directory engineer is responsible for implementing and maintaining enterprise-level Active Directory (AD) environments. This role ensures secure, scalable, and compliant identity and access management across the organization.

Key responsibilities

Deploy and manage Active Directory infrastructure, including domain controllers, group policies, and organizational units.

Deploy and manage 14 applications supporting Active Directory.

Update software and configurations to address vulnerabilities.

Lead troubleshooting and resolution of complex AD issues, including authentication, replication, and access control.

Develop, update and enforce security standards for AD, including privileged access management and audit logging.

Collaborate with IT, cybersecurity, and application teams to integrate AD with enterprise systems and cloud platforms.

Maintain documentation and provide technical guidance for AD operations and best practices.

Participate in compliance reviews and risk assessments related to identity and access management.

Manage workload in Jira using Agile principles.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Charlotte, NC.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $65.00 - $73.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

Medical, dental & vision

Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital

401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available

Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)

Short and long-term disability

Health Spending Account (HSA)

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Charlotte,NC.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 19, 2026.

About TEKsystems

We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

About TEKsystems And TEKsystems Global Services

We're a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We're a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We're strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We're building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

Salary : $65 - $73

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