Active Directory Engineer

Collabera

Charlotte

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$64–$67 Per Hour
JOB TYPE
Temporary, Contractor
SKILLS
Access Control, Administrative Management, Advertising Operations, Agile Programming Methodologies, Atlassian JIRA, Auditing, Authentication, Banking Services, Best Practices, Cloud Computing, Communication Skills, DNS (Domain Name System), Financial Control, Financial Services, Identify Issues, Identity Data Management, Internet Security, Mentoring, Microsoft Active Directory, Microsoft Hyper-V, Microsoft Windows Azure, Microsoft Windows NT Group Policy, Microsoft Windows Server, Problem Solving Skills, Regulatory Compliance, Replication and Remote Mirroring, Risk Analysis, Scripting (Scripting Languages), Team Player, Technical Leadership, Technical Writing, Windows PowerShell
LOCATION
Charlotte
POSTED
2 days ago
Position Details:
Position: Active Directory Engineer
Industry: Banking/Financial Services
Job duration: 12 Months (Possible Extension)
Location: Charlotte (preferred Brevard) Chandler, AZ
Pay: $64-67/hr. 
 
Description:
  • The Active Directory senior engineer is responsible for implementing and maintaining enterprise-level Active Directory (AD) environments. This role ensures secure, scalable, and compliant identity and access management across the organization.
 
Key responsibilities
  • Deploy and manage Active Directory infrastructure, including domain controllers, group policies, and organizational units.
  • Deploy and manage 14 applications supporting Active Directory.
  • Update software and configurations to address vulnerabilities.
  • Lead troubleshooting and resolution of complex AD issues, including authentication, replication, and access control.
  • Develop, update and enforce security standards for AD, including privileged access management and audit logging.
  • Collaborate with IT, cybersecurity, and application teams to integrate AD with enterprise systems and cloud platforms.
  • Maintain documentation and provide technical guidance for AD operations and best practices.
  • Participate in compliance reviews and risk assessments related to identity and access management.
  • Manage workload in Jira using Agile principles.
 
Required qualifications
  • Extensive experience with Active Directory administration in large enterprise environments.
  • Strong knowledge of Windows Server, Group Policy, DNS, and related technologies.
  • Proven ability to design and implement secure AD architectures.
  • Experience with automation tools and scripting (PowerShell preferred).
  • Familiarity with IAM frameworks, privileged access management, and compliance requirements.
 
Preferred skills
  • Experience with Azure AD, hybrid identity solutions, and cloud integrations.
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills.
  • Ability to mentor junior engineers and provide technical leadership.
  • Experience with HyperV Management.
 
Must Haves:
  • 5 + years Active Directory Engineering
  • Power Shell Scripting
  • Experience with Domain Controller Virtualization.
  • Experience building domain controllers
  • Experience with Domain Controller Management/Administration
  • Experience using Jira
  • Experience working in Agile environment.

 

Pay: $64-67/hr. 

 

The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, life insurance, long-term disability insurance, short-term disability insurance, paid parking/public transportation, paid time off, paid sick and safe time, hours of paid vacation time, weeks of paid parental leave, and paid holidays annually – as applicable.

About the Company

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Collabera

Since 1991, Collabera has been a leading provider of IT staffing solutions and services. We are known for providing the best staffing experience and taking great care of our clients and employees.

Our client-centric model provides focus, commitment and a dedicated team to help our clients achieve their business objectives. For consultants and employees, we offer an enriching experience that promotes career growth and lifelong learning.

The Collabera Way represents our fundamentals beliefs and is founded on the following building blocks:
COMPANY SIZE
10,000 employees or more
INDUSTRY
Staffing/Employment Agencies
FOUNDED
1991
WEBSITE
http://www.collabera.com