Application Engineer

Overview

On Site
$57.82 - $62.94 hourly
Contract - W2
Contract - Temp

Skills

Identity Management
IDEA
System Monitoring
Microsoft Windows
Leadership
Level Design
Application Support
Risk Assessment
Teamwork
Collaboration
Team Leadership
Palo Alto
Routing
Firewall
FOCUS
Active Directory
Replication
Domain Controllers
Microsoft Certified Professional
Artificial Intelligence
Messaging

Job Details

RESPONSIBILITIES:
A client with Kforce is seeking an Application Engineer to join their team in Orlando, FL. This is an onsite/hybrid role with currently 3 days a week onsite. This will change to 4 days a week onsite going into 2026.

Summary:
This person will be responsible for daily and long-term administration of the clients Microsoft Active Directory and Windows-based systems across the enterprise including directory and identity management solutions. Responsibilities include taking the conceptual idea and developing them into the planning, monitoring, analyzing and execution of Active Directory Security Enhancement (ADSE) project. The candidate resolves and appropriately completes assigned cases and change requests and acts as an escalation for support issues. The core infrastructure technology duties include enterprise Microsoft Active Directory, Active Directory security and policy configuration, and top-level support for enterprise-wide initiatives. Responsible for the proactive service/system monitoring of AD and Windows privileged and elevated access.

Duties:
* Provide subject-matter expertise with Active Directory identity protection best-practices and assist Senior Leadership in defining, administering, and maintaining policies for the enterprise-level design of AD
* Serves as an escalation point for application support and troubleshooting, provides guidance and direction in resolution of escalated issues and/or complex production, application, or system problems
* Assist with Active Directory Security Enhancement project including secure configuration, risk assessment findings, monitoring, and logging

REQUIREMENTS:
* The HM is requesting 5+ years of experience, specifically in AD
* The HM is also looking for proven examples of teamwork/collaboration and/or being a team lead
* Regarding Palo Alto experience they would like someone that is familiar with app ID based policies and preferably someone with enough experience to identify traffic that is relevant that is falling through app rules
* They should also understand basic routing and have worked in a multi firewall environment
* This role will have a focus on Active Directory, building out enclaves, working with replication issues, building domain controllers, MCSE certification would be ideal
* There will be 3 (or more) rounds of Teams interviews
* Candidates should be able to explain gaps in employment on resumes

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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