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# Active Directory Engineer

- **Company:** SINGH UPINDER G
- **Location:** United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Active Directory, Domain Controllers, User Authentication, Microsoft Azure, Cluster Analysis, Cyber Security, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol, Disaster Recovery, Domain Name System (DNS), Monitoring of Systems, Identity and Access Management, Windows Servers, Public Key Infrastructure, Windows PowerShell, Service Pack, Software Deployment, Cloud Platform System, System Availability, Microsoft InTune
- **Published:** August 5, 2026
- **Apply:** https://computerjobs.com/us/en/mob/job/8E0C40CA7A0E113113

## About the Role

5+ years' experience supporting enterprise infrastructure environments.
Strong expertise in Microsoft Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, DHCP, PKI and Windows Server technologies.
Experience managing Microsoft Azure and Entra services, including identity and access management.
Strong PowerShell Scripting skills, including creating, testing and maintaining automation.
Experience supporting hybrid infrastructure across on-premises and cloud environments.
Knowledge of high availability, disaster recovery, clustering, server migrations, upgrades and security patching.
Experience delivering infrastructure projects and managing operational priorities.
Understanding of IT service management principles and change control processes.
Strong analytical, troubleshooting and problem-solving skills with a proactive approach.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
Microsoft certifications in Active Directory, Azure or related technologies, or equivalent experience.
ITIL Foundation certification or equivalent practical experience.

## Description

Manage and support Active Directory, including Group Policy, DNS, DHCP, PKI, Domain Controllers, authentication and identity services.
Administer and support Microsoft Azure and Entra services, including Conditional Access, Entra Connect, Microsoft Authenticator, Intune, Windows Defender for Identity and role/group management.
Maintain and enhance core infrastructure across on-premises and cloud environments, ensuring high availability, performance and resilience.
Monitor infrastructure, troubleshoot issues proactively and implement improvements to minimise service disruption.
Lead infrastructure changes, application deployments and platform upgrades while following change management and service management processes.
Produce and maintain technical documentation, including system procedures, knowledge articles and root cause analysis.
Support capacity planning, service monitoring and life cycle management of core platforms.
Work closely with Information Security to maintain compliance across the server estate.
Contribute to infrastructure roadmaps, technology improvements and automation initiatives using PowerShell.
Provide technical leadership by mentoring team members, coordinating operational activities and supporting project delivery.


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