Active Directory Domain Specialist

Job Role: Active Directory Domain Specialist

Location: Pontiac, MI (Hybrid)

Duration: 12 Months/Contract

Work Authorization: USC/GC/H4EAD

Interview Mode: Video    

About Us:

• We are seeking a highly skilled Active Directory Domain Specialist to join our team.
• This role is ideal for someone with a deep understanding of Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, and modern identity management solutions.
• The right candidate will play a key role in modernizing our Active Directory infrastructure and aligning it with industry best practices.

Position Overview:

• We are looking for an expert Active Directory Domain Specialist with significant experience in modernizing AD environments and integrating with cutting-edge identity management solutions.
• In this role, you will be responsible for designing and modernizing our Active Directory solution while ensuring they integrate seamlessly with modern identity technologies like Entra ID and Okta.
• You will also leverage your expertise in DNS and DHCP to ensure network reliability and optimization.

Key Responsibilities:

• Active Directory Management & Modernization:

• Lead efforts to modernize and optimize the Active Directory (AD) to meet the organization’s evolving needs.
• Integrate AD with modern identity management platforms such as Entra AD, Okta, and other solutions to support hybrid and cloud environments.
• Plan and implement the modernized AD environment.
• Develop and enforce AD domain security policies, ensuring secure authentication, authorization, and compliance with best practices.
• Conduct AD audits and monitoring to ensure integrity, performance, and security of the AD environment.

• DNS & DHCP Administration:

• Manage and troubleshoot DNS and DHCP services within the organization, ensuring reliability, security, and performance.
• Maintain DNS zones, records, and troubleshooting DNS issues related to AD integration.
• Ensure proper DHCP configuration, including IP address management, scope setup, and failover configurations.
• Work with network and infrastructure teams to maintain DNS/DHCP scalability, redundancy, and performance.

• Collaboration & Support:

• Collaborate with the security and infrastructure teams to develop and enforce identity and access management policies.
• Provide expert-level support to resolve complex issues related to AD, DNS, and DHCP.
• Deliver technical guidance and mentorship to junior staff on AD, DNS, and DHCP best practices.

• Documentation & Best Practices:

• Develop and maintain clear documentation for AD, DNS, and DHCP configurations, procedures, and disaster recovery plans.
• Promote best practices in Active Directory management, including security policies, schema management, and replication strategies.
• Provide recommendations for continuous improvement based on industry trends and emerging technologies.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

Experience:

• Extensive experience managing and modernizing Active Directory environments (at least 7 years).
• Proven experience integrating AD with modern identity management solutions such as Entra ID, Okta, or similar platforms.
• Strong background in DNS and DHCP management within large-scale, complex network environments.
• In-depth understanding of AD infrastructure, Group Policy, Trusts, Replication, Sites, and Organizational Units (Ous).
• Experience migrating and restructuring Domain objects to conform to Best Practices

Technical Skills:

• Expert-level knowledge of Windows Server (2012/2016/2019/2022) and AD-related services.
• Familiarity with cloud-based identity solutions (Entra ID, AWS IAM, etc.).
• Expertise in DNS (including DNSSEC) and DHCP configuration, management, and troubleshooting.
• Experience with PowerShell scripting for automation and reporting within AD/DNS/DHCP.
• Strong understanding of security protocols, Kerberos, LDAP, and AD Certificate Services (ADCS).

Certifications:

• Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect, Microsoft Certified: Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals, or similar certifications are highly desirable.
• ITIL, CISSP, or other related certifications are a plus.

Soft Skills:

• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to think analytically and troubleshoot complex issues.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams. 
• Proven ability to work in high-pressure situations, providing timely solutions to critical issues.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with hybrid cloud and multi-cloud environments.
• Familiarity with automation tools (e.g., Ansible, Terraform) to manage AD infrastructure.
• Knowledge of identity federation, SSO, and Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA).
• Experience with monitoring and performance tuning of AD, DNS, and DHCP.

Environment: Microsoft 365 Services, PowerBI, PowerApps Salesforce, ServiceNow, Agile