Active Directory Engineer

Post Date

Aug 15, 2025

Location

Hopewell Township,
New Jersey

ZIP/Postal Code

08534
US
Oct 23, 2025 Insight Global

Job Type

Contract

Category

Programmer / Developer

Req #

NYC-802776

Pay Rate

$52 - $65 (hourly estimate)

Job Description

The Active Directory Infrastructure Operations (ADIO) team is seeking an experienced AD Subject Matter Expert to design, install, and maintain a large-scale corporate Active Directory backup and restore environment. This role requires deep expertise in AD authentication services and infrastructure, with a focus on resiliency and recovery.


Key Responsibilities:
Install and configure Hyper-V (standalone and clustered), Cohesity, and RMADDRE across the AMRS region.
Build and maintain AD backup and restore infrastructure.
Provide expert-level support for AD authentication services across multi-domain and cross-forest environments.
Diagnose and resolve complex authentication and authorization issues.
Perform root cause analysis, manage defect remediation, and coordinate code deployments.
Automate operational tasks using PowerShell or similar scripting tools.
Support AD services in DMZ and secure network environments.
Adhere to ITIL best practices for change, incident, and problem management.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure smooth implementation.

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Required Skills & Experience

5+ years supporting AD authentication services in enterprise environments.
Strong knowledge of Active Directory infrastructure, Windows Server 2019/2022, and virtualization with Hyper-V.
Hands-on experience with:
Quest Recovery Manager for Active Directory
Cohesity Data Protect and Helios
Immutable storage concepts
AD troubleshooting tools (DCDiag, Netdiag, Repadmin, DFRSdiag)
AD DNS, DHCP, DFS
Proficiency in PowerShell automation.
Working knowledge of networking fundamentals (subnetting, VLANs).
Solid understanding of security practices: Kerberos, NTLM, ADFS, MFA.
Familiarity with enterprise storage and virtualization technologies (SCVMM/Hyper-V, VMware).
Excellent documentation, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to support off-hours implementations as needed.
Experience with HP server platforms.
Microsoft SCCM expertise.
Knowledge of AD Certificate Services (ADCS) and PKI.

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.