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:
Active Directory Migration and Consolidation: Lead the analysis, planning, and execution of AD migration and consolidation projects, including domain restructuring, upgrades, and cross-forest migrations. Windows Server Migration: Assess, plan, and migrate Windows Servers Directory Analysis and Optimization: Analyze existing directory environments, assess health, identify potential issues, and optimize AD structures, including organizational units (OUs), users, groups, and permissions. Authentication and Security Protocols: Implement and manage secure authentication and authorization protocols, including Kerberos, NTLM, LDAP, and multifactor authentication (MFA). Group Policy Management: Design, implement, and manage Group Policies for user and computer configurations, ensuring consistency and compliance across the network. Backup and Disaster Recovery: Develop and implement backup, restore, and disaster recovery procedures for Active Directory and Windows Servers to safeguard data and maintain business continuity. Documentation and Best Practices: Document all configurations, processes, and changes, providing best practice guidelines and training to junior team members and stakeholders. Cross-Functional Collaboration: 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:
Technical Expertise:
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.
Proficiency in PowerShell scripting for AD management, automation, and migration tasks.
Directory Structure and Security:
Strong understanding of AD schema, DNS integration, organizational units (OUs), group policies, and role-based access control (RBAC).
Experience implementing a
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:
Active Directory Migration and Consolidation: Lead the analysis, planning, and execution of AD migration and consolidation projects, including domain restructuring, upgrades, and cross-forest migrations. Windows Server Migration: Assess, plan, and migrate Windows Servers Directory Analysis and Optimization: Analyze existing directory environments, assess health, identify potential issues, and optimize AD structures, including organizational units (OUs), users, groups, and permissions. Authentication and Security Protocols: Implement and manage secure authentication and authorization protocols, including Kerberos, NTLM, LDAP, and multifactor authentication (MFA). Group Policy Management: Design, implement, and manage Group Policies for user and computer configurations, ensuring consistency and compliance across the network. Backup and Disaster Recovery: Develop and implement backup, restore, and disaster recovery procedures for Active Directory and Windows Servers to safeguard data and maintain business continuity. Documentation and Best Practices: Document all configurations, processes, and changes, providing best practice guidelines and training to junior team members and stakeholders. Cross-Functional Collaboration: 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:
Technical Expertise:
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.
Proficiency in PowerShell scripting for AD management, automation, and migration tasks.
Directory Structure and Security:
Strong understanding of AD schema, DNS integration, organizational units (OUs), group policies, and role-based access control (RBAC).
Experience implementing a