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Active Directory Engineer

Charlotte, NC · On-site

$51.50 - $67.50/hr

This is an engineering position, not an operations or administrator position. * Engineer is expected to have hands on experience building, configuring and managing active directory domain controllers ...

Active Directory Engineer

Duluth, GA · On-site

$48.50 - $63.50/hr

Design, administer, secure, and support Active Directory forests, domains, trusts, organizational units, Group Policy Objects (GPOs), and domain controllers. * Develop, test, and implement ...

Active Directory Engineer

$54 - $70.75/hr

Active Directory Engineer Job Type: Full time Duration: Permanent Location: Remote Pay rate ... Administer and support Intune for Windows and mobile device management. * Troubleshoot directory ...

Active Directory Engineer

Duluth, GA · On-site

$48.50 - $63.50/hr

Design, administer, secure, and support Active Directory forests, domains, trusts, organizational units, Group Policy Objects (GPOs), and domain controllers. * Develop, test, and implement ...

Active Directory Engineer

Chandler, AZ · On-site

$52 - $68/hr

* This is an engineering position, not an operations or administrator position. * Engineer is expected to have hands on experience building, configuring and managing active directory domain controllers ...

Active Directory Engineer

Chandler, AZ · On-site

$52 - $68/hr

This is an engineering position, not an operations or administrator position. * Engineer is expected to have hands on experience building, configuring and managing active directory domain controllers ...

Active Directory Engineer

Charlotte, NC · On-site

$51.50 - $67.50/hr

Active Directory Engineer Location- NC or Chandler AZ or NJ or MN Active Directory Engineering Issues in the past is he was seeing to many people on the operational and admin side. This is a pure ...

Active Directory Engineer (GPO)

Murphy, TX · On-site

$50.50 - $66/hr

Active Directory Engineer (GPO) with our client in the financial industry located in Charlotte, NC ... Experience with Microsoft's Enhanced Security Architecture Environment (ESAE) - "Red/Bastion/Admin ...

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Active Directory Engineer (GPO)

Murphy, TX · On-site

$50.50 - $66/hr

Active Directory Engineer (GPO) with our client in the financial industry located in Charlotte, NC ... Experience with Microsoft's Enhanced Security Architecture Environment (ESAE) - "Red/Bastion/Admin ...

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How much do active directory admin jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 13, 2026, the average hourly pay for active directory admin in the United States is $39.75, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $29.81 and $49.52 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.
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Infographic showing various Active Directory Admin job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 81% Full Time, 12% Part Time, and 6% Contract. Highlights an 94% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $82,676 per year, or $39.7 per hour.

Active Directory Engineer

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Charlotte, NC • On-site

$51.50 - $67.50/hr

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Job description

Requirement - AD Engineer

Location- Charlotte NC  (preferred Brevard) Chandler AZ

Contract W2

Need Active Directory Engineer not Admin
Power Shell Scripting
vulnerabilities
large Scale implementations

Job Description:

  • This is an engineering position, not an operations or administrator position.
  • Engineer is expected to have hands on experience building, configuring and managing active directory domain controllers in a highly complex environment.
  • The Active Directory senior engineer is responsible for implementing and maintaining enterprise-level Active Directory (AD) environments.
  • This role ensures secure, scalable, and compliant identity and access management across the organization.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Deploy and manage Active Directory infrastructure, including domain controllers, group policies, and organizational units.
  • Deploy and manage 14 applications supporting Active Directory.
  • Update software and configurations to address vulnerabilities.
  • Lead troubleshooting and resolution of complex AD issues, including authentication, replication, and access control.
  • Develop, update and enforce security standards for AD, including privileged access management and audit logging.
  • Collaborate with IT, cybersecurity, and application teams to integrate AD with enterprise systems and cloud platforms.
  • Maintain documentation and provide technical guidance for AD operations and best practices.
  • Participate in compliance reviews and risk assessments related to identity and access management.
  • Manage workload in Jira using Agile principles.

Required Qualifications:

  • Extensive experience with Active Directory administration in large enterprise environments.
  • Strong knowledge of Windows Server, Group Policy, DNS, and related technologies.
  • Proven ability to design and implement secure AD architectures.
  • Experience with automation tools and scripting (PowerShell preferred).
  • Familiarity with IAM frameworks, privileged access management, and compliance requirements.

Preferred Skills:

  • Experience with Azure AD, hybrid identity solutions, and cloud integrations.
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills.
  • Ability to mentor junior engineers and provide technical leadership.
  • Experience with Microsoft HyperV Management.

Must Haves:

  • 5 plus years Active Directory Engineering
  • Power Shell Scripting
  • Experience with Domain Controller Virtualization.
  • Experience building domain controllers
  • Experience with Domain Controller Management/Administration
  • Experience using Jira
  • Experience working in Agile environment.