Active Directory Administrator

United Software Group Inc.; Canada; Remote; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology services company is seeking an experienced Active Directory Administrator to manage and enhance AD environments. The ideal candidate will have 8+ years of experience, a strong background in identity and access management, and expertise in PowerShell scripting. Responsibilities include AD migrations and collaborating with security teams. This position is remote, based in Halifax, CA.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in Active Directory engineering and administration.
• Proven track record in implementing and managing GMSA and LAPS.
• Strong expertise in PowerShell scripting for automation.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain Active Directory environments.
• Implement security hardening and AD migrations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for troubleshooting.

Skills

Active Directory administration

Identity and access management

PowerShell scripting

AD migrations

Tools

Windows Server

Linux

Job description

Role: Active Directory Administrator

Location: Halifax, CA (Remote)

We are seeking an experienced Active Directory Engineer with a strong background in identity and access management, including GMSA (Group Managed Service Accounts), LAPS (Local Administrator Password Solution), and PowerShell scripting. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with AD migrations, security hardening, and enterprise-scale Active Directory environments.

Key Skills & Experience Required

• 8+ years of experience in Active Directory engineering and administration
• Proven track record in implementing and managing:
  • Group Managed Service Accounts (GMSA)
  • Local Administrator Password Solution (LAPS)
• Strong expertise in PowerShell scripting for automation, auditing, and administrative tasks
• Experience with Active Directory migrations and domain consolidations across environments
• In-depth knowledge of Group Policy, OU structure design, delegation models, and AD replication troubleshooting
• Familiarity with IAM/PAM concepts, including role-based access control and directory integrations

Preferred / Optional Skills

• Experience with Windows Server (2016/2019/2022) and Linux system administration

• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills
• Security-first mindset with attention to access governance
• Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams (security, infra, application owners)
• Clear communicator and documentation-driven approach