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Active Directory EngineerCloud Security Services • San Diego, CA, US
Active Directory Engineer

Active Directory Engineer

Cloud Security Services • San Diego, CA, US
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Contract Duration :

  • 6-7 months Position Location : Hybrid – 60% Office, 40% Remote (Onsite Locations : Bedford, MA / Atlanta, GA / San Diego, CA / Waukasha, WI) Position Overview : We are seeking an experienced  Active Directory (AD) Engineer  to supplement an existing team and provide  Identity and Access Management (IAM) strategy recommendations .
  • The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in  designing, building, and maintaining complex global directory environments .

Key Responsibilities :

  • Engineering, deploying, operationalizing, maintaining, and supporting tools associated with AD.
  • Contributing to the engineering and support of AD as needed.
  • Communicating service directions, features, and roadmaps.
  • Providing technical leadership and guidance.
  • Assisting with currency and patching of AD systems.
  • Liaising with and supporting operational teams.
  • Participating in incident response for AD platforms as needed.
  • Assisting in technology evaluations and proof of concept projects.
  • Contributing to disaster recovery planning and remediation of vulnerabilities within AD.
  • Making recommendations for improving and securing the AD environment.
  • Providing IAM strategy recommendations.

    • Required Experience :

  • Senior-level AD Engineer with  5-7 years of experience .
  • Experience in  large enterprise environments .

    • Required Technical Skills & Experience :

  • 5+ years in directory services engineering. 2+ years in IAM strategy development.
  • Manufacturing industry experience.
  • Strong understanding of AD security principles.

    • Experience with implementing and maintaining AD tools, including :

  • Microsoft ATA / AATP / Defender for Identity.
  • Microsoft ADRES (Active Directory Recovery Execution Service).
  • Quest Tools (Change Auditor, Recovery Manager, Enterprise Reporter, Migration Manager).
  • Other equivalent AD management tools.
  • Familiarity with supporting  SOC processes , recovery testing, AD continuity, and disaster recovery.

    • Experience with AD security capabilities :

  • Microsoft Defender Credential Guard.
  • Kerberos and NTLM protocols.
  • Group Policy Preferences administration.
  • Domain Controller communications and security.
  • Ransomware defense for directory services.

    • Required Soft Skills :

  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills in English (both written and spoken).
  • Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.
  • Strategic thinking balanced with a detail-oriented mindset.
  • Team player, able to collaborate both in person and virtually (MS Teams or similar).
  • Self-starter with the ability to take initiative.
  • Flexibility to work across different time zones.

    • Preferred Skills :

  • Experience with  SAP Access Control .
  • Certifications such as  CISSP ,  CISM , or equivalent are a plus.
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