Senior Active Directory (On-prem) Engineer

Software Technology Inc.; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 61,992 - 68,880; Part time

Job summary

A prominent software company is looking for a Senior Active Directory Engineer to design and maintain enterprise Active Directory and identity services. You will lead the implementation of security best practices and provide tier-3 support. Ideal candidates will have over 8 years of related experience, strong PowerShell skills, and a good understanding of Azure AD and identity federation technologies. This is a contract position based in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of hands-on experience with Active Directory in enterprise environments.
• Strong experience with Azure AD, ADFS, and SSO/Federation.
• Familiarity with identity security frameworks (Zero Trust, PAM, MFA).

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and enhancement of enterprise Active Directory.
• Develop and maintain AD Group Policies and OU structure.
• Provide tier-3 engineering support for identity-related issues.

Skills

Active Directory expertise

PowerShell scripting

Experience with Azure AD

Identity federation technologies

Troubleshooting skills

Automation experience

Cybersecurity knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field

Tools

Azure AD Connect

Windows Server

PKI

Job description

Senior Active Directory (On-prem) Engineer

Software Technology Inc. provided pay range. This range is provided by Software Technology Inc.. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range: $45.00/hr - $50.00/hr

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Job Summary

• We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Active Directory Engineer to design, implement, secure, and maintain our enterprise Active Directory (AD) and related identity services. The ideal candidate will have deep technical expertise in Active Directory, Azure AD, and identity federation technologies, along with strong troubleshooting, automation, and security skills. This role is critical to ensure a robust, scalable, and secure identity infrastructure for our global organization.

Years of experience needed – 8+ years of On-Prem Active Directory.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design, implementation, and enhancement of enterprise Active Directory, Azure AD, and hybrid identity solutions.
• Develop and maintain AD Group Policies, OU structure, replication, and DNS/DHCP integration.
• Provide tier‑3 engineering support for AD, ADFS, Azure AD Connect, and identity‑related issues.
• Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize AD replication, authentication, and authorization processes.
• Manage enterprise PKI, certificate services, and secure LDAP.
• Implement and enforce security best practices for AD, privileged access management (PAM), and conditional access.
• Partner with security teams to conduct audits, vulnerability assessments, and remediation activities.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards (SOX, HIPAA, GDPR, etc.) as applicable.
• Develop automation scripts and tools (PowerShell, Python, etc.) for AD administration and reporting.
• Drive adoption of modern identity technologies, Zero Trust principles, and cloud‑based IAM services.
• Work closely with IT Security, Cloud, and Application teams on integrations, migrations, and upgrades.
• Provide mentorship to junior engineers and contribute to knowledge‑sharing initiatives.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 7+ years of hands‑on experience with Active Directory in enterprise environments.
• Strong experience with Azure AD, ADFS, Azure AD Connect, Conditional Access, and SSO/Federation.
• Experience with Windows Server (2016/2019/2022), DNS, DHCP, and PKI.

Technical Skills

• Expert in PowerShell scripting and automation.
• Knowledge of Group Policy Management, Kerberos, LDAP, NTLM, and authentication protocols.
• Familiarity with identity security frameworks (Zero Trust, PAM, MFA).
• Experience with cloud integrations (Microsoft 365, SaaS apps, SAML, OAuth, SCIM).

Preferred

• Microsoft Certified: Identity and Access Administrator Associate or similar certifications.
• Experience with Okta, Ping, or other IAM platforms a plus.
• Strong background in cybersecurity, incident response, and directory security hardening.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to lead projects and work independently with minimal supervision.
• High attention to detail and commitment to operational excellence.

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Seniority level

Executive

Employment type

Contract

Job function

Information Technology

Industries

Information Services