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# Active Directory Engineer

- **Company:** Lucid Inc.
- **Location:** United States
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Access, Active Directory, Domain Controllers, Agile Methodology, System Configuration, Domain Name System (DNS), Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Windows Servers, Windows Domain, Public Key Infrastructure, Alwayson, Virtual Environment, Software Troubleshooting
- **Published:** June 29, 2026
- **Apply:** https://computerjobs.com/us/en/mob/job/A7206504EEE5EFEBC3

## About the Role

* Proven experience upgrading Active Directory Domain Controllers (Windows Server 2016 2019/2022)
 * Strong expertise in Active Directory architecture, including multi-site environments
 * Experience working across hybrid infrastructure (on-premises and virtual Servers)
 * Solid understanding of AD functional levels, schema management, and replication
 * Hands-on experience migrating and validating DNS services
 * Experience configuring and validating NPS/RADIUS services
 * Knowledge of PKI, including implementing strong certificate mapping (eg KB5014754)
 * Ability to deliver phased migration approaches (build, migration, testing, handover)
 * Strong troubleshooting and validation skills in live environments
 * Ability to minimise service disruption and maintain business continuity

Desirable requirements

 * Experience supporting Always-On VPN (AOVPN) environments
 * Previous work within highly secure or regulated environments
 * Relevant Microsoft certifications (eg Windows Server/Identity and Access)
 * Familiarity with structured project delivery methodologies

## Description

We are seeking an experienced Active Directory Engineer to lead a critical upgrade of Domain Controllers to a fully supported Windows Server 2022 platform. This engagement will ensure ongoing platform support, strengthen security posture, and enable key dependent services such as Always-On VPN (AOVPN).
Working across a mixed on-premises and virtual environment, you will be responsible for delivering a seamless upgrade with minimal disruption to core identity services. This role is well suited to a hands-on infrastructure specialist who is confident operating in live environments and delivering structured upgrade programmes within tight timelines.


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