What are the responsibilities and job description for the Active Directory Domain Specialist (NOT Server Admin) - Pontiac, MI position at OpTech?
Job Details
OpTech has a Tier 1 client with an Active Directory Domain Specialist opening - Pontiac, Michigan
6-9 month assignment. This position is hybrid (Pontiac, Michigan).
THIS ROLE IS NOT SERVER ADMIN. PLEASE READ POST CAREFULLY FOR FULL JOB DESCRIPTION AND QUALIFICATIONS
Client requirement: Minimum of 7 years of AD experience
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: o 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.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- Extensive experience managing and modernizing Active Directory environments
- 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 o 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)
OpTech is a woman-owned company that values your ideas, encourages your growth, and always has your back. When you work at OpTech, not only do you get health and dental benefits, but you also have training opportunities, flexible/remote work options, growth opportunities, 401K and competitive pay.
OpTech is an equal opportunity employer and it committed to creating a diverse environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, pregnancy, status as a parent, disability, age, veteran status, or other characteristics.
