Q7H3D8 Senior Systems Engineer Active Directory and Entra ID

Insi; United States; Remote; USD 83,000 - 124,000; Part time

Job summary

Insi is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer specialized in Active Directory and Microsoft Entra ID to lead identity integration efforts for M&A projects. You will design, migrate, and stabilize hybrid identity environments, ensuring secure and compliant configurations across on-prem and cloud platforms.

Responsibilities include execution of migration plans, AD/Entra ID integration, and ongoing operational support. Strong PowerShell automation and documentation are essential for success.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on experience with Microsoft Active Directory and Entra ID.
• PowerShell scripting and automation skills.
• Experience with M&A identity integration projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead AD/Entra ID integration for M&A projects.
• Develop and execute migration plans including AD object migrations.
• Configure Entra ID services, synchronization, CA, and hybrid identity.
• Provide identity lifecycle management during migrations.
• Create runbooks, architecture diagrams, and docs.

Skills

Active Directory

Microsoft Entra ID

PowerShell

Hybrid identity

Conditional Access

Azure AD Connect

SAML/OAuth

M&A integration

MFA

Event log troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT

Tools

PowerShell DSC

Job description

Senior Systems Engineer Active Directory and Entra ID Q7H3D8

Remote

Contractor

Public Job

Role Overview

The Senior Systems Engineer will lead identity integration initiatives supporting M&A projects, with a focus on:

• Active Directory domain consolidations
• Hybrid identity environments
• Identity migration and post-migration stabilization

The engineer will work within Insi's IAM Directory Services team, designing migration strategies, executing complex identity migrations, and ensuring stable, secure, and compliant environments.

Key Responsibilities

Identity Integration & Migration

• Execute Active Directory and Microsoft Entra ID integration activities supporting M&A projects.
• Develop and execute detailed migration plans, including AD object migrations using industry-standard tools.
• Design and implement AD domain consolidation and Entra ID tenant integration strategies.
• Configure Entra ID services, including synchronization, authentication methods, Conditional Access, and hybrid identity integrations.
• Support identity lifecycle management throughout migration projects.

PowerShell & Automation

• Develop PowerShell automation for:Migration activitiesProvisioningReportingValidationOperational processes
• Migration activities
• Reporting
• Validation
• Operational processes
• Use automation tools such as PowerShell DSC, Azure Automation, and Task Scheduler.

Subject Matter Expertise

• Provide technical guidance on identity architecture, domain consolidation, and tenant integration strategies.
• Troubleshoot complex identity, authentication, synchronization, and directory service issues across on-premises and cloud environments.
• Perform Active Directory health assessments and implement best-practice recommendations.
• Advise IT and security teams on identity-related compliance, governance, and risk mitigation.
• Create and maintain technical documentation, migration runbooks, architecture diagrams, and operational procedures.

Infrastructure & Operational Support

• Support DNS, Group Policy, PKI, Kerberos, and authentication-related configurations during migrations.
• Monitor identity services following deployment and implement continuous improvement actions.
• Deliver post-migration stabilization and knowledge transfer.
• Provide ongoing operational support for identity environments.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure integrations meet security and regulatory requirements.

Technical Environment

Core Platforms

• Windows Server 2016/2019/2022
• Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS)
• PowerShell

Identity & Security

• Identity Lifecycle Management
• M&A Domain Consolidation
• Hybrid Identity Integration
• Conditional Access
• Identity Governance
• Azure AD Identity Protection

Automation

• PowerShell DSC
• Task Scheduler

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on experience with Microsoft Active Directory and Microsoft Entra ID.
• Proven experience with M&A integration projects, AD domain consolidations, or Entra ID tenant integrations.
• Deep knowledge of:Active DirectoryGroup PolicyDNSKerberosPKI
• Active Directory
• Group Policy
• DNS
• PKI
• Strong expertise in Entra Connect / Cloud Sync and hybrid identity architectures.
• Strong understanding of Conditional Access, MFA, identity synchronization, and identity governance.
• Advanced PowerShell scripting and automation skills.
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot, monitor, and analyze event logs in complex identity environments.
• Experience with SSO protocols such as SAML and OAuth.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently in an enterprise environment.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, MIS, Information Technology, or a related field is preferred.

Nice to Have

• Experience with Azure AD B2B/B2C and external identity collaboration.
• Familiarity with Zero Trust security models.
• Experience with Microsoft Defender for Identity.
• Microsoft certifications such as:Microsoft Certified: Identity and Access AdministratorAzure Solutions Architect Expert
• Microsoft Certified: Identity and Access Administrator
• Azure Solutions Architect Expert
• Knowledge of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform or ARM templates.
• Exposure to containerized workloads and identity integration with Kubernetes.

Insi is a consultancy specializing in digital evolution, acting as a strategic partner to organizations on their transformation journey and connecting diagnosis, strategy, and execution to deliver tangible results. With a global presence, more than 2,700 employees across 27 countries, and over 200 clients, the company helps businesses identify opportunities, advance their digital maturity, and implement solutions that drive efficiency, growth, and competitiveness.

Drawing on deep expertise in applied artificial intelligence, Insi runs projects end to end, from assessing scenarios and shaping strategy to delivering solutions powered by intelligent agents. Its service ecosystem puts AI to work to raise productivity, lower costs, and accelerate value creation, combining advanced technology, business fluency, and a human-centered approach that turns complex challenges into measurable results.