Active DirectoryWindows Server Administrator

Active Directory/Windows Server Administrator
Work Location: 100% remote

Position Type: Contract

Candidate location: Candidate must currently reside in Eastern Time Zone

Job Summary

We are looking for a motivated Active Directory and Windows Server Administrator ready to take us to the next level! If you have expertise in Active Directory Group PolicyPowerShell scripting and Windows Server lifecycle management and are looking for your next career move apply now.

Job Description

We are looking for an Active Directory and WindowsServer Administratorto execute and manage critical tasks related to Active Directory Group Policy andWindows Server administrationat an enterprise scale.

What Youll Do

• Execute the Active Directory Group Policy and permissions work backlog including GPO creation modification testing and retirement as well as delegation and access changes
• Implement CIS baselines through GPO and scripted remediation based on analysis and direction from the Senior Server Administrator
• Design write and maintain PowerShell scripts for administration automation auditing remediation and reporting across endpoints and Active Directory
• Identify repetitive operational tasks and develop automation solutions to replace manual procedures with tested documented scripts
• Manage the Windows Server lifecycle at enterprise scale including build configuration patching upgradingtroubleshooting and decommissioning
• Work on tasks as assigned and prioritized by the Server Operations Team Manager including work routed through the Senior Server Administrator or the Server Administrator under the Managers oversight
• Log update and track all work items inAzure DevOps
• Process service requests and change controls through the Service Management tool adhering to the teamschange managementprocess
• Store all work products and documentation inAzure DevOps including scripts code GPO documentation runbooks and SOPs
• Cross-skill with the Senior Server Administrator to ensure AD/GPO and CIS knowledge is distributed across the team
• Adapt to additional on-premises duties as team responsibilities are realigned as directed by the Manager

What Youll Need

Required:

• 5 years of experience with Active Directory: domain services replication delegation permissions and domain controllertroubleshooting
• 5 years of experience with Group Policy: design scoping filteringtroubleshooting and change control in large environments
• 5 years of experience with PowerShell: modules error handling remote execution scheduled/unattended scripts and AD/GPO automation
• 3 years of experience implementing CIS benchmarks (or equivalent hardening baselines) on Windows endpoints via GPO and scripting
• 5 years of experience inWindows Server administrationand lifecycle management including build patching upgrading and decommissioning
• Experience documenting work in real-time including SOPs runbooks and change records
• Experience working with a tracked work queue ( DevOpsboards) and formal service request/change control processes

Preferred:

• Experience with task automation and orchestration beyond PowerShell such as scheduled workflows andautomation platforms
• Endpoint patch management experience including third-party application andWindows OS patching
• Experience withthird-party application packagingand deployment automation ()
• PKI andAD Certificate Servicesoperations knowledge

Required Skills:

Active Directory: domain services replication delegation permissions and domainPowerShell: modules error handling remote execution scheduled/unattended scripts and AD/GPO automationimplementing CIS benchmarks (or equivalent hardening baselines) on Windows endpoints via GPO and scriptingWindows Server administration and lifecycle management including build patching upgrading and decommissioning