Senior Active Directory Engineer

Overview

On Site
USD 70.00 - 80.00 per hour
Contract - W2

Skills

Identity Management
Research
System Monitoring
System Documentation
Training
Standard Operating Procedure
Virtualization
Computer Hardware
Linux
Hardening
Documentation
System Administration
Windows PowerShell
VBScript
Scripting
Group Policy
Management
Operating Systems
STIG
CISA
Smart Card
Multi-factor Authentication
ADFS
SAML
SSO
Root Cause Analysis
Risk Management
Collaboration
IT Service Management
Active Directory
Microsoft
Microsoft Windows Server
Microsoft Operating Systems
Microsoft Certified Professional
Cloud Computing
Microsoft Azure
Amazon Web Services
Ansible
Project Management
PKI
SailPoint
CyberArk
Microsoft Windows
Failover
Clustering
High Availability
Taxes
Insurance
Law
Management Consulting
Finance
Regulatory Compliance

Job Details

Description:
The Senior Active Directory Engineer will play a critical role in a wide role of high-profile projects support Active Directory team. The candidate will support implementation and design services for Microsoft Active Directory certificate services, identity, and access management. The candidate will provide support for Windows-based systems across the enterprise, including directory and identity management solutions. Resolves and appropriately completes assigned tasks and change requests and acts as an escalation for support issues. Applies new solutions through research and collaboration with team and determines course of action for new application initiatives. Implements new software solutions as required by the business. The core infrastructure technology duties include enterprise Microsoft Active Directory, Microsoft Certificate Services, policy configuration, and top-level support for enterprise-wide initiatives.



Rate: $70 - $80 / hr. w2

Responsibilities:
Minimum two-days per week onsite requirement at HQ, Washington DC.

Once every 2-3 months support server infrastructure in a 24x7 on-call escalation capacity as part of a team rotation.

Provide enterprise-level support for Active Directory for global initiatives following those through to implementation via collaboration with project and support teams.

Serves as escalation point for active directory support and troubleshooting, provides guidance and direction in resolution of escalated issues and/or complex production, application, or system problems.

Perform daily system monitoring, verifying the integrity and availability of all hardware, server resources, systems, and key processes, reviewing system and application logs, and verifying completion of scheduled jobs.

Install, configure, and maintain Active Directory and third-party software utilities for hardware systems within company operational guidelines.

Create and maintain system documentation for domain technologies, including installation, configuration, and appropriate troubleshooting steps.

Improve existing processes through solutions to recurring problems and enhancements to existing solutions or documentation.

Provide training as required.

Maintain and update environmental documentation, standard Operating Procedures, and engineering documentation.

Working closely with counterparts to ensure stable and healthy virtualization platforms.

Collaborate with Lead to identify, assess, and present solution options for meeting the functional and technical requirements, which may include hardware and/or software.

Install, configure, and troubleshoot server systems (i.e., Windows, Linux, Appliances).

Performs security hardening, patching and server certificate updates.

Develops documentation for System Installation Plans and System Administration Guides.

Perform other tasks as directed by Lead Engineers or Project Manager.

Experience Requirements:
Required Education and Experience:

Must have extensive knowledge of multi-vendor server operating systems.

Demonstrated experience in all aspects of enterprise Windows environment operations and maintenance (O&M) and engineering.

Active Directory architecture and management [expert-level]

Scripting Experience: PowerShell and VBScript, and/or other scripting experience [senior level]

Knowledge in creating, administering, and troubleshooting Group Policies (GPOs) [expert-level]

Windows Certificates Services Management [expert-level]

Windows Server Operating Systems (Server 2016 to 2022) [expert-level]

Develops security standards and controls per DISA STIGS and CISA requirements [senior level]

PKI, PIV cards, Smart Cards [senior level]

Multi-Factor Authentication- Active Directory Federation Services (ADFS), SAML, SSO [senior-level]

Experience with performing root cause analysis, risk identification, and risk mitigation

Interpersonal skills including the ability to collaborate effectively.

Demonstrated experience in a fast tempo ITSM support environment.

Preferred skills and qualifications:

Expert level experience with Azure Active Directory

Microsoft Certification(s) including Windows Server Hybrid Administrator Associate, Endpoint Administrator Associate, Azure Fundamentals, Azure Administrator Associate, MS365 Certified Administrator Expert, MCSE/MCSA (retired)

Cloud certification including AWS/Azure Solution Architect, AWS SysOps Administrator

Ansible experience is a plus.

Any additional professional IT or Project Management certifications.

Knowledge of KeyFactor-PKI preferred.

Knowledge of SailPoint and/or CyberArk preferred.

Strong experience with Windows Failover Clustering, and HA/DR planning and execution

Skills, experience, and other compensable factors will be considered when determining pay rate. The pay range provided in this posting reflects a W2 hourly rate; other employment options may be available that may result in pay outside of the provided range.

W2 employees of Eliassen Group who are regularly scheduled to work 30 or more hours per week are eligible for the following benefits: medical (choice of 3 plans), dental, vision, pre-tax accounts, other voluntary benefits including life and disability insurance, 401(k) with match, and sick time if required by law in the worked-in state/locality.
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About Eliassen Group:

Eliassen Group is a leading strategic consulting company for human-powered solutions. For over 30 years, Eliassen has helped thousands of companies reach further and achieve more with their technology solutions, financial, risk & compliance, and advisory solutions, and clinical solutions. With offices from coast to coast and throughout Europe, Eliassen provides a local community presence, balanced with international reach. Eliassen Group strives to positively impact the lives of their employees, clients, consultants, and the communities in which they operate.

Eliassen Group is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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