Active Directory Engineer

Post Date

Feb 20, 2026

Location

Fairfield,
California

ZIP/Postal Code

94533
US
May 09, 2026 Insight Global

Job Type

Contract-to-perm

Category

System Administrator

Req #

DAL-5e1234db-d7bd-4fd7-8e06-71f43fa587be

Pay Rate

$50 - $62 (hourly estimate)

Job Description

a top client is seeking a highly skilled Senior Systems Administration engineer with extensive Active Directory skillsets to lead our AD, Azure and Identity Management technical domain supporting Solano County. This role is ideal for an experienced IT expert who thrives in a hybrid work environment while ensuring the efficiency, security, and scalability of our systems. If you're passionate about driving technology solutions for government operations and value flexibility in your work schedule, we want to hear from you!

Duties and Responsibilities:
• Lead and manage the AD, Azure and Identity Management duties impacting Solano County’s IT infrastructure.
• Ensure high availability, security, and optimal performance of government systems and applications.
• Develop and enforce IT policies, ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal security regulations.
• Oversee cloud computing environments, on-premises servers, with a major focus on AD redesign and security
• Work closely with county departments to align technology solutions with operational needs.
• Manage vendor relationships and technology procurement to optimize cost-effectiveness.
• Mentor and help develop system administrators, fostering a culture of excellence and collaboration.
• Establish KPIs and monitoring systems to enhance IT efficiency and service delivery.

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Required Skills & Experience

-10+ years of server-side experience with on-prem active directory + Entra ID (Azure AD)
-previous experience consolidating an Active Directory environment and cleaning up domain controllers
-Strong general System admin experience (Windows, VMware, imaging, etc)
-Well versed with Azure technology

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

• Certifications such as AD, ITIL, PMP, Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect, VMWare, other Microsoft Certifications
• Experience with virtualization technologies, automation tools, and enterprise storage solutions.
• Familiarity with government-specific software and compliance frameworks.

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.