Active Directory Engineer - W2 - Pennington, NJ or Richmond, VA (Hybrid)

  • Pennington, NJ
  • Posted 17 hours ago | Updated 17 hours ago

Overview

Hybrid
Depends on Experience
Contract - W2
Contract - 6 Month(s)

Skills

Active Directory
ADFS
DHCP
DMZ
DNS
Data Security
Hyper-V
ITIL
Kerberos
Microsoft SCCM
SAP BASIS
VLAN
VMware
Windows PowerShell
Quest
Microsoft SCVMM

Job Details

Position: Active Directory Engineer

Location: Pennington, NJ or Richmond, VA (Hybrid schedule: 3x week onsite).

Duration: 6+ Months

Top 3 Must-Haves:

  • High-level Active Directory knowledge and experience in enterprise environments (not just support/administration)
  • AD Authentication
  • Hyper-V
  • Clustering

Active Directory (AD) Operations Infrastructure Implementation Specialist

The Active Directory Infrastructure Operations (ADIO) team is seeking a highly skilled Active Directory (AD) Subject Matter Expert (SME) to install and maintain a large-scale corporate AD backup and restore environment. This role requires deep expertise in AD authentication services and infrastructure, with a focus on backup and restoration functionality.

The ideal candidate will be responsible for installing Hyper-V, clustering, Cohesity, and RMADDRE applications across the AMRS region. Primary responsibilities will include installation, diagnosing and resolving issues, managing AD-related infrastructure, creating a backup and restoration infrastructure, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure smooth implementation. The candidate may be required to work weeknights and weekends on an as-needed basis.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Install and configure Hyper-V Machines (with and without clustering) in multiple locations.
  • Install and configure Cohesity configurations in multiple locations.
  • Install and configure the RMADDRE application in multiple locations.
  • Provide expert-level support for Active Directory authentication services, ensuring high availability and security of AD environments across multiple domains and forests.
  • Diagnose and resolve complex authentication and authorization issues across domains and cross-forest environments.
  • Perform root cause analysis (RCA) and defect identification for production issues, coordinating fixes and managing code deployments.
  • Automate routine tasks using PowerShell or other scripting technologies to improve operational efficiency.
  • Support Active Directory operations in DMZ environments, ensuring secure authentication across firewalled networks.
  • Implement and follow ITIL best practices, ensuring change management and incident response align with industry standards.

Required Skills & Experience:

  • 5+ years of hands-on experience supporting Active Directory authentication services in large-scale enterprise environments.
  • Working knowledge of Quest Recovery Manager for Active Directory
  • Working knowledge of Cohesity Data Protect and Helios (on-prem).
  • Engineer-level experience with data protection technologies
  • Deep understanding of Active Directory infrastructure
  • Strong documentation skills (design, procedural, requirements, etc.)
  • Hands-on experience with PowerShell to automate administrative tasks and resolve complex issues.
  • Deep understanding of Windows Server 2019/2022 (GUI and Core)
  • Understanding of immutable storage
  • Working knowledge of core network components (subnetting, networking, VLANs, etc.)
  • Top-tier critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to work in a service-oriented team environment.
  • Ability to articulate to a wide audience through written and verbal communications.
  • Virtualization (with Hyper-V) and virtualized Domain Controllers
  • Proficiency in AD troubleshooting tools such as DCDiag, Netdiag, Repadmin, and DFRSdiag.
  • Experience with Active Directory Domain Name System (ADDNS), Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), and Distributed File System (DFS).
  • Knowledge of enterprise storage, network infrastructure, and virtualization technologies (SCVMM/Hyper-V, VMware).
  • Strong understanding of security best practices, including Kerberos authentication, NTLM, AD Federation Services (ADFS), and multi-factor authentication (MFA).
  • Familiarity with ITIL processes, including incident, change, and problem management.

Preferred Skills & Additional Qualifications:

  • Experience building and supporting HP server platforms in an enterprise environment.
  • Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM) experience.
  • Familiarity with Active Directory Certificate Services (ADCS) and Public Key Infrastructure (PKI).

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