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# Active Directory SME (Identity Security)

- **Company:** Intone Networks
- **Location:** Atlanta, GA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Active Directory, Domain Controllers, Amazon Web Services, DevOps, Github, Identity and Access Management, Microsoft Software, Azure Active Directory, Ansible, Google Cloud, Cyberark, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Cloud Integration, SailPoint, Terraform, Jenkins
- **Published:** July 22, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=4dca7f51cc3fce47

## About the Role

initiatives with minimal supervision Core Technical Skills Active Directory, (Highest Priority) * Active Directory architecture and engineering * Domain and forest design, migrations, and consolidations * Domain controller deployment, promotions, and demotions * Organizational Units (OUs) * Group Policy (GPO) * Sites & Services * User and computer administration * Domain joins * AD health, performance, and troubleshooting Cloud Identity * AWS Managed Microsoft AD / Active Directory integration (highest priority after AD) * Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD) * Google Cloud Platform (nice to have) Modern Infrastructure & Automation Experience with modern infrastructure engineering practices is highly preferred, including: * Infrastructure as Code (IaC) * Terraform * Ansible * GitHub * CI/CD pipelines * Jenkins * DevOps / SecDevOps practices Key Responsibilities * Design, implement, and modernize enterprise Active Directory environments * Build and decommission Active
Directory domains and forests * Improve hybrid connectivity between on-premises Active Directory and AWS * Manage domain controllers, GPOs, Sites & Services, and overall AD health * Automate Active Directory administration and operational tasks * Partner with Identity & Access Management teams on AD integrations * Support Identity Governance (IGA) and Privileged Access Management (PAM) initiatives * Troubleshoot complex AD issues and perform root cause analysis * Mentor engineers and share technical knowledge across the team Role Evolution Early in the Engagement * 80% hands-on Active Directory engineering * 20% architecture and strategy As the Engagement Progresses * 80% architecture, modernization, and technical leadership * 20% hands-on engineering * Mentor Cargill engineers and help shape long-term AD strategy Ideal Candidate Profile We're looking for candidates with experience in: * 8-15+ years of Active Directory engineering * Large enterprise Active
Directory environments * AD migrations, consolidations, and modernization initiatives * AWS Managed Microsoft AD or hybrid Active Directory * Microsoft Entra ID * Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Ansible) * GitHub and CI/CD automation * Architecture and hands-on engineering * Leading technical initiatives and mentoring engineers Preferred Qualifications * Experience supporting Identity Governance (IGA) or Privileged Access Management (PAM) solutions (specific platforms not required) * Microsoft, AWS, CyberArk, or SailPoint certifications are a plus, but hands-on experience is valued more than certifications

## Description

Job Description: Cargill's Identity Security team is seeking a highly experienced Active Directory Subject Matter Expert (SME) to help modernize and optimize its enterprise Active Directory environment. This is a senior-level engineering role for someone who can independently design, implement, and improve large-scale AD environments while extending Active Directory into AWS and other cloud platforms. The ideal candidate is a hands-on Active Directory expert who thrives in complex enterprise environments, is comfortable working with minimal direction, and can balance engineering execution with long-term architecture and strategy. Required Experience * 8+ years of hands-on Active Directory engineering experience (6 years minimum) * Extensive enterprise Active Directory design, implementation, and administration * Experience building new AD environments and decommissioning legacy environments * Strong understanding of hybrid identity and cloud integrations *, Ability to lead technical


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