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Azure Cloud Engineer

Houston, TX · On-site

$53.25 - $71/hr

Azure Cloud Engineer Location: Houston TX - Hybrid Duration: Full time /Direct Hire KEY ... Develops, documents, and enforces the standards, Advance Active Directory security procedures, and ...

Identity Engineer - Active Directory

Beaverton, OR · On-site

$55 - $71.75/hr

Raleigh, NC OR Beaverton, OR Hybrid The Identity Engineer - Active Directory is responsible for ... Experience with hybrid identity environments (Entra ID / Azure AD Connect) * Strong knowledge of AD ...

Active Directory Engineer Specialist

Plano, TX · On-site

$50.50 - $66/hr

AWS and Azure are preferred. Prior hands on experience with Active Directory migrations would be a big plus. * Domain administration experience must have skillset for this role. * The candidate will ...

$52.75 - $69/hr

Azure Active Directory * NetIQ DRA * NetIQ Group Policy Administrator (GPA) * Active Directory Lightweight Directory Services * Vulnerability Mitigation * Identity Management services operations ...

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How much do azure active directory jobs pay per hour?

As of May 29, 2026, the average hourly pay for azure active directory in the United States is $58.12, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $50.72 and $66.35 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an Azure Active Directory job?

An Azure Active Directory (Azure AD) job typically involves managing and securing identity and access within Microsoft’s cloud-based identity service. Professionals in this role configure authentication, implement security policies, handle user and group management, and integrate Azure AD with other applications. They may also work on single sign-on (SSO), multi-factor authentication (MFA), and conditional access policies to enhance security and compliance. Roles like Azure AD Administrator, Identity Engineer, or Security Specialist often focus on these responsibilities.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Azure Active Directory position, and why are they important?

To thrive in an Azure Active Directory role, you need in-depth knowledge of identity and access management, directory services, and networking, typically supported by experience in Microsoft environments, and often a degree in IT or related fields. Proficiency with Microsoft's Azure portal, Active Directory management tools, Powershell scripting, and certifications like Microsoft Certified: Identity and Access Administrator Associate are highly valuable. Strong analytical thinking, effective communication, and problem-solving abilities help professionals excel in troubleshooting and managing secure access for large organizations. These skills ensure robust system security, efficient user management, and smooth integration of cloud-based identity solutions.

What are some common challenges faced when managing Azure Active Directory in a large organization?

Professionals managing Azure Active Directory (AAD) in large organizations often encounter complexities like integrating legacy on-premises Active Directory systems with cloud-based Azure environments, ensuring secure user access across multiple platforms, and maintaining compliance with organizational security policies. Coordinating role-based access control (RBAC) and managing permissions for thousands of users can also become challenging, particularly as the organization scales or transitions to new cloud services. To address these challenges successfully, collaboration with IT security, application, and support teams is essential, along with staying up-to-date on new Microsoft features and best practices. These responsibilities make the day-to-day work varied and require a proactive approach to learning and teamwork, contributing to a dynamic and impactful technical career.
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Infographic showing various Azure Active Directory job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 8% Locum Tenens, 86% Full Time, 2% Part Time, 3% Contract, and 1% Summer. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $120,890 per year, or $58.1 per hour.
Sr Active Directory Solutions Architect - Remote

Sr Active Directory Solutions Architect - Remote

Goli Tech

New Brunswick, NJ • On-site

Contractor

Posted 16 days ago


Job description

Sr. Active Directory Solutions Architect - Remote

One of our New Jersey clients is looking to add a Sr. Active Directory Engineer to their growing team: (8+ years experience in AD)

Potential project work:

- Drive the "increase password length" iniatiative

- Service Account Remediation project: define remediation steps for each identified category of security concerns

- Participate in "Windows LAPS" deployment

  • AD Support: Extensive experience in supporting and troubleshooting on-prem Active Directory services (Authentication, DFS, GPO, LDAP)
  • AD Security: Good understanding of AD security, vulnerabilities, and common safeguards
  • Cloud Interface: Familiar working with the AWS EC2 and Azure environments to build and support servers.
  • Disaster Recovery: Enhanced understanding of recovering Active Directory in a DR situation
  • Tool Development: Experience performing POC testing and driving deployment of AD service related tools
  • Documentation: Ability to author, review, and edit technical documents at an Engineering and Operational level

Must be Architect level

Can sit 100% remote

Heavy On-prem, AWS and Azure experience

Will run through end of 2025 or longer

Required Skills : Azure Functions,Amazon Web Services (AWS),Azure

Basic Qualification :

Additional Skills :

Background Check : No

Drug Screen : No