Active Directory Engineer
Windows Active Directory Engineer
Remote
Are you a Windows expert with a passion for Active Directory? Join our team as a Windows Active Directory Engineer and play a key role in managing, securing, and optimizing large-scale Windows environments across the enterprise.
Responsibilities:
- Lead Windows AD infrastructure with expertise in Windows 11/2019/2022 performance, security, and configuration management.
- Implement and manage Group Policies (GPOs), Desired State Configuration (DSC), and automation through PowerShell and scripting.
- Design and implement directory synchronization systems for Microsoft Active Directory and related systems.
- Troubleshoot AD issues, manage DNS, DHCP, and ADFS infrastructure, and optimize AD security.
- Collaborate on large-scale AD projects, including business-driven changes and integration of AD management tools.
- Support identity management solutions, including Azure AD and Intune integration.
- Analyze current AD environments, identify challenges, and drive continuous improvements.
Required Qualifications:
- 10+ years of IT experience with 6-7 years focused on Windows OS and Active Directory engineering.
- In-depth knowledge of AD, LDAP queries, GPOs, and Active Directory security configurations.
- Proficiency in PowerShell scripting for AD management and automation.
- Strong understanding of AD server roles, replication, and troubleshooting.
- Experience with Windows security tools (Defender, Crowdstrike, etc.), PKI, and cloud technologies like Azure.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Familiarity with Intune Autopilot, Modern Build Tools (NuGet, Chocolatey), and Infrastructure as Code (IaC).
- Experience in application packaging and securing operating systems.
- Previous experience with Microsoft or major consulting firms is a plus.
Education & Certifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field.
- Microsoft certifications highly desired.