Active Directory (AD) Architect/ with Wintel

Overview

$DOE
Full Time
Part Time
Accepts corp to corp applications
Contract - Independent
Contract - W2
Contract - Long Term

Skills

Active Directory
Active Directory Architect
Wintel

Job Details

Wintel +Active Directory (AD) Architect/ SME

Location: Remote

Duration : Long Term

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Active Directory (AD) Architect to lead the design, implementation, and optimization of our enterprise directory services. This role requires deep expertise in Active Directory (AD), Azure AD, and associated identity and access management (IAM) technologies. The ideal candidate will work across IT, security, and business teams to ensure a scalable, secure, and efficient directory architecture that supports our global workforce and business applications.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Design and architect enterprise-grade directory services solutions (AD, Azure AD, LDAP, etc.) to meet current and future business needs.
  • Lead directory migrations, consolidations, and integration projects (e.g., M&A, cloud transitions).
  • Ensure the integrity, availability, and security of directory environments, including domain controllers, replication, group policy, DNS, and DHCP.
  • Implement and maintain directory synchronization and federation services (e.g., Azure AD Connect, ADFS).
  • Establish best practices for directory structure, OU design, group policies, and access controls.
  • Partner with Security, IAM, and Compliance teams to enforce directory-related policies and audit readiness.
  • Provide expert-level support and troubleshooting for directory-related issues.
  • Mentor junior engineers and contribute to documentation and knowledge sharing.
  • Evaluate and recommend new tools and technologies related to identity infrastructure.

Required Qualifications:

  • 7+ years of experience in IT, with at least 4 years specifically in Active Directory architecture and engineering roles.
  • Expertise with Active Directory, Azure AD, Group Policy, LDAP, Kerberos, and DNS.
  • Experience with hybrid identity environments and tools like Azure AD Connect, ADFS, and SSO platforms.
  • Strong scripting and automation skills (PowerShell required; Python or similar a plus).
  • Deep understanding of identity lifecycle, role-based access control (RBAC), and privilege escalation prevention.
  • Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.

"Tekshapers is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law."

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