Microsoft Active directory Migration Engineer (ONLY W2)

We are seeking a skilled and experienced Active directory Migration Engineer to Perform and execute directory service migrations, consolidations, and profile merges. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in Profile merges.

The ideal candidate will have a deep expertise in multi forest Active Directory, Entra AD, M365 identities, Azure AD, Okta AD group policy / security group and identity management, with a strong background in scripting and expertise in enterprise-level infrastructure projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Research, analyze AD domain- OU structure, security groups, group policies, and service accounts, leveraging PowerShell scripting and other tools as available
• Participate in the plan, design, and implement Active Directory migration strategies across multiple domains and forests.
• Participate in the plan and testing of user and laptop profile transfer from one identity to the new identity. Specific testing and validation with Apple MAC.
• Perform domain consolidations, user Sid merging, OU, security group and group policy analysis and migrations.
• Migrate users, groups, computers, and policies using tools such as quest ODM / ADMT, PowerShell, and/or third-party solutions.
• Collaborate with cross functional teams including networking, security, and application owners to ensure seamless integration.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex AD related issues during and after migration
• document migration processes, configurations, and post migration validation steps.
• Ensure compliance with security policies and best practices during migration.

Required Qualifications

• Proven experience with Active Directory migrations and enterprise environments
• strong knowledge of AD DS, DNS, DHCP, group policy, and Kerberos.
• Expert proficiency and PowerShell scripting for automation and reporting period
• Experience with Azure Active Directory and hybrid identity configurations.
• Working knowledge with tools like a DMT, quest ODM migration manager, or similar.
• Expertise with identity federation AD / Okta (ADFS, SAML, OAuth).
• Excellent problem solving and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Microsoft certifications (e.g. MCSA, MCSE, Azure, Adminstrator)
• Familiarity with cloud identity platforms and IAM solutions ( i.e. Okta / Sailpoint)
• Experian in environments with complex multi-forest architectures, multi-domain architectures.

Work Environment:

• Work will work supporting US CT and PT working hours

On call support during migration windows may be necessary.