Job#: 3031133 Job Description: Server Engineer - Active Directory
Location: Austin, Texas (Remote)
Employment Type: Contract
Role Overview
A senior Server Engineer is needed for a 5-6 month contract to modernize and automate core Windows, Active Directory, and endpoint management operations. This role is centered on reducing manual effort, increasing operational maturity, and improving scalability across AD, Intune, and endpoint tooling. The primary objectives are to reduce manual operational workload through automation, improve the hygiene of AD and Intune ecosystems, and enable the service desk and infrastructure teams to operate more efficiently.
Key Responsibilities
- Upgrade and maintain Windows server and client operating systems.
- Design and develop automation scripts for Intune device management and Active Directory user and device lifecycle management.
- Conduct a thorough review and targeted redesign of Group Policy Objects (GPOs).
- Implement reporting and automation to identify and remediate stale devices, orphaned AD objects, inactive endpoints, and compliance issues.
- Improve endpoint lifecycle management, including device onboarding, offboarding, and deprecation workflows.
- Optimize BigFix usage by reducing manual software installs and increasing automation maturity.
- Collaborate cross-functionally and interface directly with business stakeholders when required.
Required Qualifications
- Extensive Active Directory expertise.
- Strong hands-on experience with OS upgrades and legacy-to-modern transitions.
- Proven scripting ability in PowerShell or an equivalent language for automation and reporting.
- Solid experience with Intune, including conditional access concepts.
- Experience with endpoint management platforms.
- Ability to operate independently in environments with partial tool adoption and limited documentation.
Preferred Qualifications
- BigFix administration and optimization.
- Endpoint lifecycle automation at scale.
- Experience modernizing legacy environments.
- Exposure to Nutanix environments.
Compensation & Benefits
The pay rate for this position is between $60.00 and $72.00 per hour. Specific compensation will be determined based on the candidate's experience, qualifications, and geographic location. We offer a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees.
This employer is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
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Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click for more details.
Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Apex team member can provide.
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