Active Directory Consultant - Onsite

Title: Active Directory Consultant - Onsite

Mandatory skills:

Active Directory maintenance,
GPO creation, GPO maintenance,
networking protocols, TCP/IP, http, DNS, MLLP, NDMP, NTP, DHCP, GPO, PKI, Cloud Components,
Documentation creation, Documentation updating,
PCI, NIST, PUB1075 regulations, Audits,
Change Management, Disaster Recovery,
Server System OS Harding, Servers built client Networks, Production Support issues,
Windows 2019, Windows 2012 Servers,
Hybrid cloud solutions, Shell scripting, PowerShell, JSON,
Active Directory infrastructure, Active Directory security, server infrastructure,
Helpdesk system, backup configuration, recovery, software upgrades, computer products, network products, information security guidelines

Description:

SCOPE OF THE PROJECT:

The specific statement of work is for a contactor that demonstrates an expert knowledge of Active Directory administration and the designing, implementing and Supporting the client within a PCI/NIST/PUB1075 environments. Support contactor must demonstrate expert knowledge of DNS, DHCP, GPO, PKI and Cloud Components. See Required Skills section for specifics. General duties include managing internal client Domain Controllers, effectively researching and provide guidance leading to solutions with in the client Strategic initiatives. Monitor Active Directory infrastructure and security, assisting with Disaster Recover/failover Scenarios.

This individual will need to work with Active Directory, SCCM and DBA teams to understand the requirements for the Software Infrastructure Group. Serve as an engineer reporting directly to a functional manager. Contractor will be a team member that ensures the stability and integrity of data, and server services through monitoring, maintenance, support, and optimization of all server infrastructure. This individual has 24/7 on-call responsibilities shared with the group.

DAILY DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES:

Non-Technical:
Effectively interact and communicate with peer to Director-level IT professionals.
Provide feedback to team regarding product issues, enhancements and new features.
Must have initiative, drive and be a self-starter.
Ability to ask pertinent questions of others.
Proactively seek to identify, communicate and implement process related improvements.
Effectively manage multiple tasks and activities concurrently and able to provide periodic status updates to key stakeholders
Collaborate extensively with peers and management to resolve client issues while actively contributing to a growing knowledge network that improves the effectiveness of our team and the information available to our clients.
Prioritize numerous issues of varying severity, and effectively manage the resolution of all issues within accepted service levels. This includes ownership of the data entered into the Helpdesk system and appropriately updating both client and appropriate employees of status of all issues on a timely basis.
Good customer skills, be attentive to detail, and responsive to customer tickets.

Technical:
Troubleshoot and recommend technical solutions for customer issues related to backup configuration and recovery.
Develop workaround solutions as appropriate.
Perform equipment and software upgrades
Maintain familiarity with current computer and network products
Adhere to corporate information security guidelines and promote information security among coworkers
Performs other duties and special projects as assigned.

REQUIRED SKILLS (RANK IN ORDER OF IMPORTANCE):

Active Directory maintenance
GPO creation and maintenance
Creation of all elevated accounts and groups
Creation of managed service accounts and groups
Knowledge of networking protocols, including TCP/IP, http, DNS, MLLP, NDMP, NTP
Documentation creation and updating
Experience in PCI/NIST/PUB1075 regulations and Audits
Change Management
Disaster Recovery
Organizational Skills
Verbal Communication Skills
Written Communication Skills

PREFERRED SKILLS (RANK IN ORDER OF IMPORTANCE):

Server System OS Harding of all Servers built client Networks
Daily Production Support issues
Managing Windows 2019/2012 Servers
Hybrid cloud solutions
Shell scripting PowerShell, JSON

REQUIRED EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS:
A Bachelor's degree in information technology systems, computer science, or related field and 6 years of experience in information technology systems or related area.

PREFERRED EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS:
Multiple Industry Certifications in field. MCP, MCSE, Cloud

Skills:
Category Name Required Importance Level Last Used Experience
Administrative - Organizational Skills - Yes - 1 - Expert - Currently Using - 4 - 6 Years -
Administrative - Verbal Communication Skills - Yes - 1 - Expert - Currently Using - 4 - 6 Years -
Administrative - Written Communication Skills - Yes - 1 - Advanced - Currently Using - 2 - 4 Years -
Cloud - cloud platforms / environments - Yes - 1 - Advanced - Currently Using - 2 - 4 Years -
GPO (Windows Group Policy Object) Administration - GPO (Windows Group Policy Object) Administration - Yes - 1 - Expert - Currently Using - 4 - 6 Years -
Miscellaneous - Change Management - Yes - 1 - Advanced - Currently Using - 2 - 4 Years -
Networking & Directories - Active Directory - Yes - 1 - Lead - Currently Using - 6 + Years

VIVA USA is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to maintaining a professional working environment that is free from discrimination and unlawful harassment. The Management, contractors, and staff of VIVA USA shall respect others without regard to race, sex, religion, age, color, creed, national or ethnic origin, physical, mental or sensory disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or status as a Vietnam-era, recently separated veteran, Active war time or campaign badge veteran, Armed forces service medal veteran, or disabled veteran. Please contact us at for any complaints, comments and suggestions.

Contact Details :

VIVA USA INC.
3601 Algonquin Road, Suite 425
Rolling Meadows, IL 60008