Active Directory Infrastructure Engineer

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Job Title: Active Directory Infrastructure Engineer

Contract Length: 12+ months

Hybrid Work (3 days on site/ 3 days remote)

Location: Charlotte, NC

Ref# 246699

Job Description Seeking a senior Active Directory Engineer with hands-on experience building, configuring, and managing Active Directory Domain Controllers in highly complex enterprise environments. This is an engineering-focused role requiring deep technical expertise in Active Directory architecture, domain controller deployment, virtualization, automation, and identity infrastructure management.

The engineer will be responsible for implementing, maintaining, securing, and optimizing enterprise Active Directory environments while supporting identity and access management initiatives across the organization.

Required Qualifications 5+ years of Active Directory Engineering experience.

Experience building Active Directory Domain Controllers.

Experience with Domain Controller Management and Administration.

Experience with Domain Controller Virtualization.

Strong PowerShell scripting experience.

Experience using Jira.

Experience working in Agile environments.

Extensive experience administering Active Directory in large enterprise environments.

Strong knowledge of Windows Server, Group Policy, DNS, and related technologies.

Proven ability to design and implement secure Active Directory architectures.

Experience with automation tools and scripting, including PowerShell.

Familiarity with identity and access management frameworks, privileged access management, and compliance requirements.

Key Responsibilities Deploy and manage Active Directory infrastructure, including Domain Controllers, Group Policies, and Organizational Units.

Deploy and manage applications supporting Active Directory services.

Update software and configurations to address vulnerabilities.

Troubleshoot and resolve complex Active Directory issues involving authentication, replication, and access control.

Develop, update, and enforce Active Directory security standards, including privileged access management and audit logging.

Collaborate with IT, cybersecurity, and application teams to integrate Active Directory with enterprise systems and cloud platforms.

Maintain technical documentation and provide guidance on Active Directory operations and best practices.

Participate in compliance reviews and risk assessments related to identity and access management.

Manage workload and delivery activities through Jira using Agile methodologies.

Preferred Qualifications Experience with Azure AD.

Experience with hybrid identity solutions.

Experience with cloud integrations.

Experience with Microsoft Hyper-V Management.

Ability to mentor junior engineers and provide technical leadership.

Strong communication and collaboration skills.