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VDart Inc

Active Directory

Branchburg, NJ

... domain and forest restructuring, consolidation and migrations. Expert experience with Active ... administrators Additional Information All your information will be kept confidential according to ...

VDart Inc

Active Directory

Branchburg, NJ

... domain and forest restructuring, consolidation and migrations. Expert experience with Active ... administrators Additional Information All your information will be kept confidential according to ...

VDart Inc

Active Directory

Branchburg, NJ · On-site

... Active Directory domain and forest restructuring, consolidation and migrations. • Expert ... application infrastructure administrators Qualifications Additional Information All your ...

VDart Inc

Active Directory

Branchburg, NJ · On-site

... Active Directory domain and forest restructuring, consolidation and migrations. • Expert ... application infrastructure administrators Qualifications Additional Information All your ...

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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 ...

Axius Inc

Active Directory Consultant

Mechanicsburg, PA · On-site

Mechanicsburg, PA 12 Months Contract Opportunity This project is to migrate 1,500 servers from the current Active Directory to our client's parent company's Active Directory Domain. This consultant ...

Peraton

Active Directory Administrator

Fort Huachuca, AZ · On-site

$66K - $106K/yr

Responsibilities Peraton is seeking an Active Directory Administrator. This position is responsible ... Build, install, configure, and maintain Domain Controllers (DCs) and Domain Name Services (DNS ...

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As of Jun 30, 2026, the average hourly pay for active directory domain administrator 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.

What are some common challenges faced by Active Directory Domain Administrators when managing large enterprise environments?

Active Directory Domain Administrators in large enterprise environments often encounter challenges such as maintaining consistent group policy management across multiple domains, ensuring secure delegation of administrative privileges, and handling complex user and device provisioning. Balancing security with usability, especially during migrations or upgrades, can also be demanding. Collaboration with security, networking, and support teams is essential to address issues proactively and maintain system integrity.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an Active Directory Domain Administrator, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Active Directory Domain Administrator, you need deep knowledge of Windows Server environments, Active Directory architecture, group policy management, and typically a relevant IT degree or certifications like Microsoft Certified: Windows Server Hybrid Administrator Associate. Proficiency with tools such as PowerShell scripting, Active Directory Users and Computers (ADUC), and security monitoring systems is essential. Strong problem-solving abilities, attention to detail, and effective communication are vital soft skills for this role. These skills ensure secure, reliable, and efficient management of user access and network resources, which are critical for organizational security and productivity.

What are Active Directory Domain Administrators?

Active Directory Domain Administrators are IT professionals responsible for managing and maintaining the Active Directory (AD) environment within an organization. They handle tasks such as user account management, group policy administration, security permissions, and ensuring the overall health and security of the AD infrastructure. Their role is critical in providing secure access to network resources, troubleshooting directory-related issues, and implementing best practices for identity and access management. They often collaborate with other IT teams to support business operations and maintain compliance with organizational policies.
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Active Directory Engineer

Futran Tech Solutions Pvt. Ltd.

Remote

$54 - $70.75/hr

Full-time

Posted 17 days ago

Job description

Senior Print Info Security Engineer
Remote
Managing and maintaining multiple separate Active Directory infrastructures, enhancing the security of those Active Directory environments, working with business partners and application owners to increase the security of their application's utilization of Active Directory services, providing consulting services for application teams in migrating their applications to the Client core AD or cloud environment, decommissioning the Active Directory domain, participating in a 24x7 On-Call rotation.
Responsibilities
Operationally manage Active Directory infrastructure of multiple Active Directory environments. Review, investigate, and remediate any AD performance irregularities identified by the management and monitoring tools. Work with the business and application teams to increase the security of the Active Directory environments by remediating identified security vulnerabilities. Leverage security scanning tools to monitor and maintain the Active Directory environment to the published baseline security standards. Work with the business and application teams to migrate their applications to the Client core AD environment or Client cloud environment. Move the Active Directory environment towards consolidation.
Skills
Must have
We are looking for a senior Active Directory Engineer or Architect with substantial experience in domain integration and migration projects, as well as deep familiarity with the tools and products listed below for managing and maintaining distinct Active Directory infrastructures. The ideal candidate should have significant experience collaborating with business partners and application teams to enhance the security of their Active Directory resource usage and assist in migrating their applications to the Client core AD or cloud environment, as part of the Active Directory domain consolidation efforts.
Active Directory infrastructure engineering (15+ years)
Active Directory performance management and tuning (8+ years)
Server hardware management (6+ years)
VMware ESX / Hyper-V engineering and operations (6+ years)
Nice to have
PowerShell scripting/programming,
VB scripting,
Batch scripting,
System Center Operations Manager (SCOM),
Microsoft EndPoint Configuration Manager (SCCM/MECM),
Quest InTrust,
Quest Change Auditor,
Quest Enterprise Reporter,
Quest GPO Admin,
Quest Recovery Manager for AD (RMAD),
Bloodhound Enterprise,
Microsoft Risk Assessment Program (RAP),
Firewall engineering/operations,
Networking/subnetting, DNS.

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