Active Directory AD Administrator
Active Directory AD Administrator
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Job Description
Job Title: Active Directory (AD) Administrator
Job Summary:
We are looking for a highly experienced Active Directory Administrator with 8 10 years of hands-on experience in managing securing and optimizing enterprise-level AD environments. The ideal candidate will possess deep knowledge of identity and access management group policy management and AD security best practices. This role supports a hybrid work model with preference for candidates who can work in Chicago or remotely in US time zones.
Key Responsibilities:
Design manage and maintain enterprise-scale Active Directory and Group Policy infrastructures
Perform user account provisioning deprovisioning permissions management and group membership audits
Administer DNS DHCP and AD-integrated services
Implement and maintain AD security policies hardening protocols and compliance standards
Troubleshoot and resolve authentication replication and domain controller issues
Support integration with Azure AD Office 365 Okta and other identity platforms
Collaborate with InfoSec and IT teams on access control privileged access management and security incident investigations
Execute disaster recovery planning backups and restoration for AD environments
Generate documentation for AD configurations operational procedures and knowledgebase articles
Participate in change management patching cycles and security upgrades
Required Skills & Qualifications:
8 10 years of professional experience in Active Directory administration
Strong knowledge of Windows Server 2012/2016/2019/2022
Experience with Group Policy Objects (GPOs) LDAP Kerberos and AD replication
Solid understanding of DNS DHCP FSMO roles and OU structure design
Familiarity with Azure Active Directory SSO and cloud identity integration
Scripting experience in PowerShell for automation and AD reporting
Experience working in enterprise environments and hybrid cloud infrastructures
Excellent troubleshooting documentation and communication skills
Knowledge of security standards such as CIS Benchmarks NIST or ISO 27001 is a plus
Bachelors degree in Computer Science Information Technology or related field preferred
Relevant certifications (e.g. Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate MCSA) are a plus
POWERSHELL , AZURE AD , KERBEROS , DHCP , DOCUMENTATION , TROUBLESHOOTING
Employment Type
Full Time
