V2soft
Active Directory Engineer
V2soft, Sterling Heights, Michigan, United States, 48310
V2Soft ( www.v2soft.com ) is a global company, headquartered out of Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, with locations in Mexico, Italy, India, China, and Germany. At V2Soft, our mission is to provide high-performance technology solutions to solve real business problems. We become our customer's true partners, enabling both parties to enjoy success. We are committed to promoting diversity in the workplace and believe it has a positive effect on our company and the customers we serve.
Job Description:
Experienced Active Directory Engineer with expertise in Windows Server analysis and migration. The role will involve planning, analyzing, and executing complex Active Directory (AD) and Windows Server migrations across multiple environments. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of Active Directory structures, Group Policies, authentication protocols, and server migration processes. This position requires strong analytical skills, meticulous attention to detail, and the ability to ensure minimal disruption during migrations.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead the analysis, planning, and execution of AD migration and consolidation projects, including domain restructuring, upgrades, and cross-forest migrations. Manage and support hybrid identity environments, including integration between on-premises AD and Azure AD. Configure and manage Azure AD Connect and directory synchronization, ensuring data integrity and security. Facilitate identity and access integrations with Office 365, Microsoft Entra, and other cloud services. Oversee the provisioning, de-provisioning, and ongoing management of user accounts, groups, and permissions. Implement and manage Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) to ensure secure, role-appropriate access across systems. Develop, implement, and optimize processes for identity lifecycle management, including joiner, mover, and leaver workflows. Analyze existing directory environments, assess health, identify potential issues, and optimize AD structures, including organizational units (OUs), users, groups, and permissions. Implement and manage secure authentication and authorization protocols, including Kerberos, NTLM, LDAP, and multifactor authentication (MFA). Oversee the provisioning, de-provisioning, and ongoing management of user accounts, groups, and permissions. Implement and manage Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) to ensure secure, role-appropriate access across systems. Develop, implement, and optimize processes for identity lifecycle management, including joiner, mover, and leaver workflows. Design, implement, and manage Group Policies for user and computer configurations, ensuring consistency and compliance across the network. Document all configurations, processes, and changes, providing best practice guidelines and training to junior team members and stakeholders. Work closely with other IT teams to align server and directory migrations with network security, compliance, and overall IT infrastructure goals. Required Qualifications:
Education: Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field (or equivalent experience). Experience: Minimum of 5+ years of experience in Active Directory and Windows Server administration, with at least 2-3 years focused on migration and directory restructuring projects. Certifications: Preferred certifications include Microsoft Certified: Windows Server Hybrid Administrator Associate, Microsoft Certified: Identity and Access Administrator, or similar certifications in Active Directory and Windows Server. Key Skills and Competencies:
In-depth knowledge of Active Directory, including multi-domain/multi-forest environments, and expertise in AD migration tools and techniques (e.g., ADMT, Quest Migration Manager). Extensive experience with Windows Server (2008 through 2019) setup, administration, and migration processes. Experience in regulated industries or environments with compliance requirements (e.g., GCCH, HIPAA, SOX). Background in migration projects, such as domain consolidation or hybrid AD-to-Azure AD migrations. Familiarity with automation tools, such as PowerShell, for AD and Azure AD management. Proficiency in PowerShell scripting for AD management, automation, and migration tasks. Strong understanding of AD schema, DNS integration, organizational units (OUs), group policies, and role-based access control (RBAC). Experience implementing authentication protocols and security measures, including LDAP, Kerberos, NTLM, and multi-factor authentication (MFA). Proven track record of diagnosing and resolving complex issues related to AD replication, DNS, group policies, and permissions. Excellent documentation skills for detailed process and configuration records, with strong communication skills for training and cross-functional collaboration. Preferred Skills:
Advanced Scripting: Advanced PowerShell skills for automating directory and server administration tasks. Additional Tools: Familiarity with tools such as ADMT, Quest Migration Manager, and other AD migration and monitoring tools. Cloud Integration: Experience with hybrid AD environments, such as Azure Active Directory (AAD), AAD Connect, and cloud-based AD migrations or integrations. V2Soft is an Equal Opportunity Employer ( EOE). https://www.v2soft.com/careers - to view all of our open opportunities and to learn more about our benefits.
Job Description:
Experienced Active Directory Engineer with expertise in Windows Server analysis and migration. The role will involve planning, analyzing, and executing complex Active Directory (AD) and Windows Server migrations across multiple environments. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of Active Directory structures, Group Policies, authentication protocols, and server migration processes. This position requires strong analytical skills, meticulous attention to detail, and the ability to ensure minimal disruption during migrations.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead the analysis, planning, and execution of AD migration and consolidation projects, including domain restructuring, upgrades, and cross-forest migrations. Manage and support hybrid identity environments, including integration between on-premises AD and Azure AD. Configure and manage Azure AD Connect and directory synchronization, ensuring data integrity and security. Facilitate identity and access integrations with Office 365, Microsoft Entra, and other cloud services. Oversee the provisioning, de-provisioning, and ongoing management of user accounts, groups, and permissions. Implement and manage Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) to ensure secure, role-appropriate access across systems. Develop, implement, and optimize processes for identity lifecycle management, including joiner, mover, and leaver workflows. Analyze existing directory environments, assess health, identify potential issues, and optimize AD structures, including organizational units (OUs), users, groups, and permissions. Implement and manage secure authentication and authorization protocols, including Kerberos, NTLM, LDAP, and multifactor authentication (MFA). Oversee the provisioning, de-provisioning, and ongoing management of user accounts, groups, and permissions. Implement and manage Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) to ensure secure, role-appropriate access across systems. Develop, implement, and optimize processes for identity lifecycle management, including joiner, mover, and leaver workflows. Design, implement, and manage Group Policies for user and computer configurations, ensuring consistency and compliance across the network. Document all configurations, processes, and changes, providing best practice guidelines and training to junior team members and stakeholders. Work closely with other IT teams to align server and directory migrations with network security, compliance, and overall IT infrastructure goals. Required Qualifications:
Education: Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field (or equivalent experience). Experience: Minimum of 5+ years of experience in Active Directory and Windows Server administration, with at least 2-3 years focused on migration and directory restructuring projects. Certifications: Preferred certifications include Microsoft Certified: Windows Server Hybrid Administrator Associate, Microsoft Certified: Identity and Access Administrator, or similar certifications in Active Directory and Windows Server. Key Skills and Competencies:
In-depth knowledge of Active Directory, including multi-domain/multi-forest environments, and expertise in AD migration tools and techniques (e.g., ADMT, Quest Migration Manager). Extensive experience with Windows Server (2008 through 2019) setup, administration, and migration processes. Experience in regulated industries or environments with compliance requirements (e.g., GCCH, HIPAA, SOX). Background in migration projects, such as domain consolidation or hybrid AD-to-Azure AD migrations. Familiarity with automation tools, such as PowerShell, for AD and Azure AD management. Proficiency in PowerShell scripting for AD management, automation, and migration tasks. Strong understanding of AD schema, DNS integration, organizational units (OUs), group policies, and role-based access control (RBAC). Experience implementing authentication protocols and security measures, including LDAP, Kerberos, NTLM, and multi-factor authentication (MFA). Proven track record of diagnosing and resolving complex issues related to AD replication, DNS, group policies, and permissions. Excellent documentation skills for detailed process and configuration records, with strong communication skills for training and cross-functional collaboration. Preferred Skills:
Advanced Scripting: Advanced PowerShell skills for automating directory and server administration tasks. Additional Tools: Familiarity with tools such as ADMT, Quest Migration Manager, and other AD migration and monitoring tools. Cloud Integration: Experience with hybrid AD environments, such as Azure Active Directory (AAD), AAD Connect, and cloud-based AD migrations or integrations. V2Soft is an Equal Opportunity Employer ( EOE). https://www.v2soft.com/careers - to view all of our open opportunities and to learn more about our benefits.