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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Active Directory (AD) Engineer - **Company:** ComTec - **Location:** Houston, TX, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Active Directory, Configuration Management Databases, CompTIA Security+, Disaster Recovery, Multi-Factor Authentication, Local Security Policy, Windows PowerShell, Role-Based Access Control, Azure Active Directory, Single Sign-On, Scripting, Enterprise Software Applications, Cloud Platform System, Microsoft InTune - **Published:** August 28, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/3bf44184-a9cf-4852-82fc-e0764005cb58 ## About the Role We are looking for an experienced Senior Active Directory Engineer to manage and secure our AD environment, with a focus on root-level permissions management. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of AD architecture, security best practices, and automation tools to ensure the integrity, security, and efficient operation of our directory services in a critical infrastructure environment., * 8+ years of hands-on experience in Active Directory management, including schema, replication, and trust relationships. * Expertise in managing permissions at the forest and root levels, with deep knowledge of ACLs, security descriptors, and inheritance. * Strong understanding of permissions, security best practices, and the principle of least privilege. * Experience integrating AD into cloud environments for hybrid SSO and MFA solutions. * Familiarity with Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD), Intune, and ServiceNow CMDB for governance and compliance. * Knowledge of AD security, audit policies, and compliance standards. * Strong scripting skills, particularly with PowerShell, for AD queries, reporting, validation, automation, and auditing. * Experience with AD backup, recovery, and disaster recovery procedures. * Expertise in troubleshooting and problem-solving related to permissions issues. * Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including documentation, change requests, and cross-team coordination. * Nice-to-have certifications: such as CISSP, CISM, CompTIA Security+, CEH, or relevant Microsoft certifications. ## Description * Manage and configure Active Directory forests, domains, and organizational units (OUs). * Modify and delegate permissions at the forest and root levels, ensuring secure access controls. * Design and implement permission structures aligned with security best practices and the principle of least privilege. * Perform complex permission migrations and modifications with minimal service disruption. * Automate permission changes and audits using PowerShell or other scripting tools. * Troubleshoot and resolve permission-related issues, including access denied errors. * Collaborate on security policies, audit configurations, and compliance standards related to AD. * Apply Group Policy best practices to influence permissions and security settings. * Integrate Active Directory into cloud environments for hybrid single sign-on (SSO) and multi-factor authentication (MFA). * Manage domain logins, group policies, and access controls for internal enterprise applications. * Utilize Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD), Intune, and ServiceNow CMDB for governance, asset management, and compliance. * Maintain AD backup, recovery, and disaster recovery procedures. * Follow strict change management, security, testing, documentation, and operational procedures in a highly regulated environment. ## Related Videos - [JavaScript? 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