Active Directory Engineer

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Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Active Directory Expert to manage, maintain, and optimize our enterprise Active Directory environment and to use such expertise in getting a specific Active Directory compliant for CMMC compliance. The ideal candidate should have a deep understanding of Microsoft identity and access management services, including AD DS, AD FS, and Group Policy with strong troubleshooting and scripting skills.

Day-to-day Activities Will Include

• Design, implement, and maintain Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS) across multi-site environments.
• Manage Group Policy Objects (GPOs), Organizational Units (OUs), and user/computer accounts.
• Monitor and optimize Active Directory replication, performance, and health.
• Implement and manage Active Directory Federation Services (AD FS) and Azure AD integration.
• Configure and troubleshoot DNS and DHCP services related to AD.
• Ensure security best practices for AD infrastructure, including role-based access control, auditing, and hardening.
• Develop and maintain PowerShell scripts for automation of routine AD tasks.
• Collaborate with the security and compliance teams on identity governance and access control.
• Support hybrid identity infrastructure (on-prem and cloud).
• Participate in disaster recovery planning and backup strategies for directory services.
• Perform domain migrations, trust configurations, and forest design as needed.
  
  

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Skills And Requirements

• Proven experience (7 years) managing enterprise-scale on prem Active Directory environments.
• In-depth knowledge of Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, GPOs, ADFS, and LDAP.
• Strong PowerShell scripting and automation tools.
  
  

Understanding of identity federation, SSO, and conditional access policies.

• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
• Excellent documentation and communication skills. -Microsoft Certifications such as MCSA/MCSE, Microsoft Certified: Identity and Access Administrator Associate, or Azure Solutions Architect.
• Experience with tools like ADManager Plus, Quest.
• Exposure to Zero Trust, Privileged Access Management (PAM), or Identity Governance and Administration (IGA).
• Experience with cloud identity platforms like Okta, Ping Identity, or SailPoint is a plus.
• Exposure or knowledge of Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC), NIST?SP?800-171, NIST?SP?800 172 a plus.
  
  

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