Active Directory Engineer

Post Date

Nov 12, 2025

Location

Fitchburg,
Wisconsin

ZIP/Postal Code

53711
US
Jan 13, 2026 Insight Global

Job Type

Contract

Category

Architect (Engineering)

Req #

MKE-ddbcf3f5-fed8-4323-ad48-81c76a7a8124

Pay Rate

$44 - $55 (hourly estimate)

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:
• Design, deploy, and manage Active Directory (AD) environments including forests, domains, trusts, and group policies.
• Maintain and troubleshoot AD replication, DNS, DHCP, and authentication services.
• Implement and manage identity and access management (IAM) solutions.
• Ensure AD security and compliance with federal standards (e.g., STIGs, NIST).
• Perform upgrades, patching, and health checks of AD infrastructure.
• Collaborate with cybersecurity, network, and systems teams to support enterprise initiatives.
• Document architecture, configurations, and operational procedures.
Required Qualifications:
• Minimum 5 years of experience in Active Directory engineering or systems administration.
• Strong understanding of AD architecture, GPOs, OU design, and domain trust relationships.
• Experience with PowerShell scripting for automation and reporting.
• Familiarity with federal government IT environments and compliance requirements.
• Experience with Microsoft technologies including Windows Server, Azure AD, and Office 365.
• Excellent troubleshooting, documentation, and communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Microsoft certifications (e.g., MCSA, MCSE, Azure Administrator).
• Experience with PKI, LDAP, Kerberos, and SAML.
• Knowledge of identity federation and single sign-on (SSO) solutions.
• Experience with enterprise monitoring and auditing tools.

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Required Skills & Experience

Key Responsibilities:
• Design, deploy, and manage Active Directory (AD) environments including forests, domains, trusts, and group policies.
• Maintain and troubleshoot AD replication, DNS, DHCP, and authentication services.
• Implement and manage identity and access management (IAM) solutions.
• Ensure AD security and compliance with federal standards (e.g., STIGs, NIST).
• Perform upgrades, patching, and health checks of AD infrastructure.
• Collaborate with cybersecurity, network, and systems teams to support enterprise initiatives.
• Document architecture, configurations, and operational procedures.
Required Qualifications:
• Minimum 5 years of experience in Active Directory engineering or systems administration.
• Strong understanding of AD architecture, GPOs, OU design, and domain trust relationships.
• Experience with PowerShell scripting for automation and reporting.
• Familiarity with federal government IT environments and compliance requirements.
• Experience with Microsoft technologies including Windows Server, Azure AD, and Office 365.
• Excellent troubleshooting, documentation, and communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Microsoft certifications (e.g., MCSA, MCSE, Azure Administrator).
• Experience with PKI, LDAP, Kerberos, and SAML.
• Knowledge of identity federation and single sign-on (SSO) solutions.
• Experience with enterprise monitoring and auditing tools.

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st 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.