Active Directory Specialist

Windows Active Directory Engineer Location: 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field.
• Microsoft certifications highly desired.