Active Directory Engineer

Title: Active Directory Engineer

Location: Remote

Duration: 6 Months

MOI: Video

Visa: USC/GC
Rate : $55/hr to $60/hr on C2C

Job Description

The Active Directory Administrator will be a core member of the Directory Services team responsible for executing a large scale Active Directory consolidation initiative. This role supports both premises Active Directory and Microsoft Entra ID ensuring secure reliable identity services throughout user computer and application migrations.

Will the administrator work hands on with Quest Migration Manager for Active Directory (MPAD) to migrate users computers groups and related objects while maintaining business continuity. The role requires strong operational AD knowledge practical Entra ID experience and the ability to leverage automation and scripting to streamline repeatable migration tasks. The position also supports consolidation activities on workstations servers and related infrastructure.

Required Skills -

Active Directory LDAP Windows Domain Consolidation

Job Responsibilities

Job Duties -

Key Responsibilities

Active Directory & Entra ID Operations

Administer and support onpremises Active Directory and Microsoft Entra ID in a hybrid identity environment.

Maintain and troubleshoot core AD components including domains OUs trusts DNS Group Policy and security principals.

Support Entra ID integration scenarios including directory synchronization authentication flows and identity lifecycle alignment.

Ensure identity services remain stable and secure during consolidation and migration activities.

Directory Consolidation & Migration Execution

Execute user computer group and object migrations using Quest Migration Manager for Active Directory (MPAD) in support of the consolidation program.

Perform premigration assessments remediation and validation of source and target directory objects.

Coordinate and execute cutover activities while minimizing impact to end users and business operations.

Troubleshoot and resolve migration issues related to authentication access group membership or object alignment.

Validate postmigration success and ensure objects are fully functional in the target domain and Entra ID.

Device & Infrastructure Support

Support domain consolidation activities for Windows workstations and servers including domain joins rejoins and postmigration remediation.

Assist with Group Policy alignment device authentication issues and system access during and after migration events.

Collaborate with endpoint server and application teams to resolve crossdomain and postmigration dependencies.

Automation & Tooling

Develop and maintain basic to intermediate automation using tools such as PowerShell to support migration validation and cleanup tasks.

Automate repeatable operational steps to reduce manual effort and improve consistency during largescale migrations.

Leverage scripts and tools to assist with reporting validation and exception handling.

Collaboration Documentation & Governance

Work closely with identity security endpoint application and service desk teams throughout the consolidation lifecycle.

Follow established migration procedures standards and security controls.

Contribute to documentation runbooks and operational knowledge related to directory services and consolidation activities.

Participate in incident resolution change activities and continuous improvement efforts related to directory operations.

Job Requirements - Technical Skills

Strong handson experience administering Microsoft Active Directory (onpremises).

Working knowledge of Microsoft Entra ID in a hybrid identity environment.

Experience supporting user and computer migrations across AD domains.

Familiarity with Quest Migration Manager for Active Directory (MPAD) or similar directory migration tooling.

Proficiency with PowerShell or equivalent scripting tools for automation and administration.

Understanding of Windows workstation and server domain membership and authentication.

Professional Skills

Ability to work effectively in a projectdriven executionfocused environment.

Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills particularly during migration and cutover events.

Clear written and verbal communication skills.

Ability to follow structured procedures while adapting to realworld migration challenges.

Comfortable collaborating across multiple technical teams.

Desired Skills & Experience -

Experience supporting largescale Active Directory consolidation or forest/domain migration projects.

Exposure to hybrid identity solutions and directory synchronization scenarios.

Experience supporting authentication access control and identityrelated troubleshooting at scale.

Background in enterprise Windows environments with thousands of users and devices.