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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Active Directory Administrator OR Engineer - **Company:** SATCON Inc - **Location:** New York, NY, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Access, Active Directory, CompTIA Security+, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol, Disaster Recovery, Domain Name System (DNS), Identity and Access Management, Issue Tracking Systems, Kerberos (Protocol), Lightweight Directory Access Protocols (LDAP), Windows Servers, Network Protocols, Windows PowerShell, Azure Active Directory, Security Assertion Markup Language (SAML), Service Pack, Okta, HybridCloud, Information Technology - **Published:** September 4, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/f322c2a9-9145-47a5-80a1-2fe60bf1525d ## About the Role * 9+ years of hands-on experience administering Active Directory in enterprise environments * Strong knowledge of Active Directory architecture, replication, and group policy management * Experience with Windows Server operating systems (2016, 2019, 2022 or newer) * Proficiency in PowerShell scripting for automation and administration * Knowledge of DNS, DHCP, and network protocols * Experience with directory synchronization tools (Azure AD Connect, Okta, or similar) * Understanding of security principles, least privilege access, and compliance requirements * Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills * Strong communication and documentation abilities * CompTIA Security+ or Microsoft Certified: Identity and Access Administrator certification (or equivalent experience), * Microsoft Certified: Enterprise Administrator Expert or similar advanced certification * Experience with hybrid cloud identity solutions (Azure AD/Entra ID) * Knowledge of LDAP, Kerberos, and SAML protocols * Experience with privileged access management (PAM) solutions * Familiarity with IT service management tools and ticketing systems * Experience in healthcare, finance, or other regulated industries ## Description We are seeking an experienced Active Directory Administrator/Engineer to join our IT Infrastructure team. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing, implementing, maintaining, and troubleshooting Active Directory environments across our organization. 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