Lead Microsoft Identity Engineer - Onsite in Austin, TX

Insight Enterprises; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Enterprises in Austin, TX seeks a Lead Microsoft Identity Engineer to strengthen enterprise identity services across AD, Entra ID, and related platforms. You will lead AD migrations, design and troubleshoot directory services, and drive modernization in hybrid environments.

The role requires 7+ years of engineering experience with AD, authentication protocols, and cloud identity. Expect onsite work in Austin with remote Fridays, and a quarterly bonus structure.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience administering and engineering enterprise Microsoft Active Directory environments.
• Experience with Active Directory design, implementation, migration, and troubleshooting.
• Hands-on expertise with authentication technologies and hybrid identity.
• Cloud familiarity (Azure/AWS/GCP) and modern identity security practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead Active Directory migration projects, including cross-forest migrations.
• Design, implement, maintain, and troubleshoot Microsoft Active Directory environments.
• Manage Group Policy for servers and endpoints.
• Support authentication technologies (ADFS, Kerberos, LDAP, token-based).
• Migrate users, groups, computers, and directory objects between domains and forests.
• Perform health assessments, remediation, and optimization of AD; manage Windows Server upgrades.

Skills

Migration expertise

Troubleshooting

Hybrid identity

Security best practices

Cross-forest migrations

Tools

Active Directory

Group Policy

DNS

DHCP

DFS

Windows Server

ADFS

Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD)

Okta

PowerShell

Job description

Requisition Number: 106677Location: Austin, TXSchedule: Onsite in Austin, TX Monday-Thursday. Fridays are remote (normal business hours)Compensation: DOE; range is $140,000-$160,000 a year salary plus a quarterly bonus structure + full benefitsAbout the RoleWe are seeking a Lead Microsoft Identity Engineer to support and enhance enterprise identity infrastructure across Active Directory, Microsoft Entra ID, and related authentication platforms. This role combines hands-on engineering, migration expertise, troubleshooting, and strategic infrastructure improvements to ensure secure and reliable identity services.You will serve as a subject matter expert for Active Directory, authentication technologies, identity security, and directory services while supporting modernization and migration initiatives across hybrid environments.Key ResponsibilitiesLead Active Directory migration projects, including cross-forest migrationsDesign, implement, maintain, and troubleshoot Microsoft Active Directory environmentsManage Group Policy for servers and endpointsSupport and troubleshoot authentication technologies, including ADFS, Kerberos, LDAP, and token-based authenticationMigrate users, groups, computers, and other directory objects between domains and forestsAdminister and support Microsoft identity services in hybrid environmentsPartner on identity modernization initiatives involving Microsoft Entra ID, Okta, and cloud platformsPerform Active Directory health assessments, remediation, and optimizationManage Windows Server upgrades and lifecycle activitiesSupport disaster recovery, capacity planning, and infrastructure improvementsHandle multiple concurrent projects and operational prioritiesRequired Experience7+ years of experience administering and engineering enterprise Microsoft Active Directory environments7+ years of experience with Active Directory design, implementation, migration, and troubleshootingDeep expertise with:Active DirectoryGroup PolicyDNSDHCPDFSWindows ServerStrong understanding of authentication protocols and identity securityExperience troubleshooting replication, authentication, and directory services issuesExperience serving as a Domain Administrator in large enterprise environmentsFamiliarity with cloud platforms including Azure, AWS, or GCPKnowledge of Microsoft 365 identity and security best practicesPreferred QualificationsMicrosoft Entra ID (Azure AD)OktaADFSHybrid Identity deploymentsPowerShell automationIdentity Governance or IAM experienceInsight is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by law.Insight does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. Unsolicited resumes will be treated as direct applications from the candidate, and recruiters or agencies who submit candidates for this position without a prior, written vendor agreement will not be eligible for any form of compensation, even if the candidate is hired.Posting Notes: Austin || Texas (US-TX) || United States (US) || IT Infrastructure & Support || None || US - Austin, TX ||