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Direct client - Active Directory/ Server Administrator (Hybrid work State of MI)
Server Administrator – Active Directory Domain Specialist Position Overview:
We are seeking an expert Active Directory Domain Specialist with extensive experience in modernizing AD environments and integrating with cutting-edge identity management solutions.
In this role, you will be responsible for:
✅ Designing & modernizing Active Directory solutions
✅ Seamlessly integrating AD with Entra ID, Okta, and other identity platforms
✅ Ensuring network reliability & optimization through DNS & DHCP expertise
Key Responsibilities: Active Directory Management & Modernization
✔ Lead AD modernization & optimization to align with evolving organizational needs
✔ Integrate AD with Entra ID, Okta, and other identity management solutions for hybrid & cloud environments
✔ Plan & implement a secure, scalable AD structure
✔ Develop & enforce AD security policies, ensuring best practices in authentication & authorization
✔ Conduct audits & monitoring to maintain AD performance, security, & integrity
DNS & DHCP Administration
✔ Manage & troubleshoot DNS & DHCP services, ensuring high availability & security
✔ Maintain DNS zones & records, ensuring smooth AD integration
✔ Ensure proper DHCP configuration (IP management, scope setup, failover settings)
✔ Collaborate with network teams to ensure DNS/DHCP scalability, redundancy & performance
Collaboration & Support
✔ Work closely with security & infrastructure teams to enforce IAM policies
✔ Provide expert-level support for complex AD, DNS, & DHCP issues
✔ Mentor junior staff & share best practices
Required Skills & Qualifications:
✔ Extensive experience managing & modernizing Active Directory environments
✔ Proven expertise in integrating AD with Entra ID, Okta, & hybrid identity platforms
✔ Strong background in DNS & DHCP management within large-scale networks
✔ Deep knowledge of Group Policy, Trusts, Replication, Sites, OUs, and AD restructuring
✔ Expertise in Windows Server (2012/2016/2019/2022) & AD-related services
✔ Familiarity with cloud-based identity solutions (Azure Entra ID, AWS IAM)
✔ In-depth knowledge of DNSSEC, ADCS, Kerberos, LDAP, & security protocols
✔ Experience with PowerShell scripting for automation & reporting
Ready to take on this challenge? Apply now!
Job Type: Contract
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Work Location: In person