Manager – Directory Services

Location: Remote (Occasional Travel Required)
Employment Type: 6-Month Contract-to-Hire
Work Authorization: No Third Parties

Position Summary

The Manager – Directory Services will be responsible for architecting, implementing, and managing the organization's Active Directory (AD) environment. Responsibilities include troubleshooting AD performance issues, ensuring compliance with security policies, and leading IT projects involving Active Directory.

This role involves maintaining the integrity, security, and performance of AD systems, as well as supporting related technologies such as Azure AD, Group Policy, DNS, and DHCP. The position also entails the development and execution of the organization's identity management strategies.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain Active Directory infrastructure, including domain controllers, replication, DNS, and DHCP.

• Implement and enforce Group Policies to ensure consistent and secure configurations across the enterprise.

• Monitor Active Directory performance, troubleshoot issues, and optimize system configurations for maximum efficiency.

• Perform regular audits of Active Directory to ensure compliance with security policies and standards.

• Assist in the development and implementation of Active Directory strategies, including domain consolidation, upgrades, and migrations.

• Ensure Active Directory infrastructure meets regulatory and compliance requirements, including GDPR, HIPAA, and SOX.

• Lead or participate in IT projects involving Active Directory, including cloud integration, mergers and acquisitions, and infrastructure upgrades.

• Provide mentorship and guidance to junior engineers and IT staff.

• Participate in an on-call rotation to address critical issues.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience engineering in a Windows Server environment.

• 10+ years of experience managing and supporting Active Directory environments.

• 5+ years of experience with PowerShell scripting and automation of Active Directory tasks.

• 3+ years of experience with Azure AD, ADFS, and other identity federation technologies.

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or an equivalent combination of education, military, and work experience.

Required Skills

• Kerberos

• AD LDS

• SAML

• Permissions and Delegations

• Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)

• Active Directory Replication

• Schema Management

• Strong understanding of network protocols, authentication methods, and security practices.

• Expertise in Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, DHCP, and related technologies.

• Familiarity with Identity and Access Management (IAM) frameworks and solutions.

• Certifications such as:

  • Microsoft Certified: Identity and Access Administrator Associate

  • Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert (MCSE)

  • Or similar Microsoft identity and infrastructure certifications.

Additional Information

• 6-month contract-to-hire opportunity

• 100% remote position with occasional travel as needed

• On-call support required

• No third-party candidates or C2C vendors. Direct applicants only.