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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Active Directory Engineer - **Company:** NATIONMIND LLC - **Location:** Houston, TX, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $83,200.0 - $93,600.0 - **Contract:** Temporary contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Active Directory, Domain Controllers, Microsoft Azure, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol, Integrated Windows Authentication, Domain Name System (DNS), Kerberos (Protocol), Lightweight Directory Access Protocols (LDAP), System Center Configuration Manager, Windows Servers, Public Key Infrastructure, Windows PowerShell, Azure Active Directory, System Availability, DFS Replication, Event Viewer, Vmware - **Published:** July 17, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=b1604bcfd9cb1bf0 ## About the Role * 7+ years of experience administering Microsoft Active Directory. * Strong experience with Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS). * Hands-on experience with Domain Controller Promotions and Demotions. * Experience performing Active Directory upgrades and migrations. * Strong knowledge of Group Policy (GPO) design, implementation, and troubleshooting. * Experience managing Active Directory-integrated DNS. * Expertise in Active Directory replication troubleshooting using Repadmin, DCDiag, Event Viewer, and PowerShell. * Experience with Windows Server 2016/2019/2022 administration. * Strong PowerShell scripting skills for Active Directory automation. * Experience with FSMO role management and Active Directory Sites & Services. * Knowledge of LDAP, Kerberos, DNS, DHCP, and Windows Authentication. * Experience supporting enterprise Active Directory environments with multiple domains and sites. Preferred Qualifications * Experience with Azure Active Directory (Microsoft Entra ID) and hybrid identity. * Experience with Azure AD Connect synchronization. * Knowledge of PKI/Certificate Services. * Experience with Active Directory security hardening and auditing. * Microsoft Windows Server or Azure certifications are preferred. Nice to Have * Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD) * Azure AD Connect * DFS Replication * DHCP Administration * SCCM/MECM * VMware * Microsoft Identity Manager (MIM) * Active Directory Certificate Services (AD CS) ## Description We are seeking an experienced Active Directory Engineer with strong expertise in Active Directory administration, Windows Server infrastructure, Domain Controller lifecycle management, Group Policy administration, and DNS services. The ideal candidate will lead Active Directory modernization initiatives, perform domain controller upgrades and migrations, and ensure the stability, security, and performance of the enterprise Windows environment. Key Responsibilities * Perform Active Directory upgrades, migrations, and modernization activities. * Manage the complete Domain Controller lifecycle, including installation, configuration, promotion, demotion, decommissioning, and replacement. * Configure, maintain, and troubleshoot Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS). * Create, manage, and optimize Group Policy Objects (GPOs) to meet business and security requirements. * Administer and troubleshoot DNS in an Active Directory-integrated environment. * Monitor and resolve Active Directory replication issues using tools such as Repadmin and DCDiag. * Perform Active Directory health checks and implement best practices for high availability. * Support domain functional level upgrades and Windows Server migrations. * Manage Organizational Units (OUs), users, groups, service accounts, and security permissions. * Coordinate Active Directory changes with security, infrastructure, and application teams. * Document implementation procedures, configurations, and operational standards. * Provide L2/L3 support for Active Directory-related incidents and production issues. ## Related Videos - [Develop enterprise-ready applications for Microsoft Teams with Azure resources on modern web technologies](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/187-develop-enterprise-ready-applications-for-microsoft-teams-with-azure-resources-on-modern-web-technologies) - [Developer Tools for Microsoft Azure](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/450-developer-tools-for-microsoft-azure) - [WebAssembly: The Next Frontier of Cloud Computing](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/972-webassembly-the-next-frontier-of-cloud-computing) - [Unsolved mysteries between Usability and Accessibility in iOS](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/737-unsolved-mysteries-between-usability-and-accessibility-in-ios) - [Infrastructure as Prompts: Creating Azure Infrastructure with AI Agents](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1533-infrastructure-as-prompts-creating-azure-infrastructure-with-ai-agents) - [AI for Enterprise Developers - Dr. Damir Dobric](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1831-ai-for-enterprise-developers-dr-damir-dobric) ## Related Articles - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [Everything a Developer Needs to Know About MCP with Neo4j](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/604-everything-a-developer-needs-to-know-about-mcp-with-neo4j) - [The Best Job Search Websites of 2025](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/368-the-best-job-search-websites-of-2025) - [Where To Find Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/396-where-to-find-software-engineering-jobs) - [The Most Popular IT Jobs on the Market](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/376-the-most-popular-it-jobs-on-the-market) - [How to land a developer job in Amsterdam](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/36-how-to-land-a-developer-job-in-amsterdam)