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Marotta Controls

Active Directory Engineer

Parsippany, NJ · On-site

$53 - $69.50/hr

Active Directory Engineer Location: Parsippany, NJ Job Id: 1906-290-26-R-S # of Openings: 1 Active ... Administer and optimize Microsoft Entra (Azure AD), including hybrid identity integrations

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Active Directory Architect

Phoenix, AZ · On-site

Must have solid knowledge on Azure and Azure Identity access Management, Conditional Access, SSO, App Integration, Identity protection and management, Admin center * Must know how to provide ...

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Desktop Support Engineer II

Fort Belvoir, VA · On-site

This position is for a Senior Microsoft Windows Active Directory Administrator with migration experience to support a Windows Active Directory migration from 2003/2008 to 2012 (or most recent version ...

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As of May 28, 2026, the average hourly pay for entry level active directory 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 is the difference between Entry Level Active Directory Administrator vs Network Support Technician?

AspectEntry Level Active Directory AdministratorNetwork Support Technician
CertificationsMicrosoft Certified: Windows Server Fundamentals, CompTIA Network+CompTIA Network+, Cisco CCNA
Work EnvironmentIT departments managing user accounts, permissions, and directory servicesHelp desks, network troubleshooting, hardware/software support
Employer & IndustryBusinesses using Windows Server environments, enterprise ITVariety of industries, focusing on network infrastructure support
Search & Comparison IntentUnderstanding entry-level roles managing Active DirectorySupporting network issues and infrastructure

The Entry Level Active Directory Administrator primarily focuses on managing user accounts, permissions, and directory services within Windows Server environments. In contrast, a Network Support Technician handles broader network troubleshooting, hardware, and software support. While both roles require networking certifications and work in IT settings, the Active Directory Administrator specializes in directory services, making it more specific to user management within enterprise networks.

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Active Directory Engineer - RC4

Arctiq

Peachtree Corners, GA • On-site

$50 - $65.25/hr

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Job description

Active Directory Engineer

Arctiq is a leader in professional IT services and managed services across three core Centers of Excellence: Enterprise Security, Modern Infrastructure and Platform Engineering. Renowned for our ability to architect intelligence, we connect, protect, and transform organizations, empowering them to thrive in today's digital landscape. Arctiq builds on decades of industry expertise and a customer-centric ethos to deliver exceptional value to clients across diverse industries.

The Active Directory Engineer is responsible for architecting, maintaining, securing, and optimizing Active Directory services and domain controller infrastructure that support enterprise identity management, access governance, and privileged access operations. This role focuses on ensuring directory services are stable, secure, compliant, and highly available while collaborating closely with IAM, security, and infrastructure teams to implement enhancements and resolve issues across the environment.

This is a contract-to-hire opportunity with one of Arctiq's clients that requires being onsite at the location in Atlanta, GA 30340.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design, administer, secure, and support Active Directory forests, domains, trusts, organizational units, Group Policy Objects (GPOs), and domain controllers.
  • Develop, test, and implement remediation efforts for domain controllers, including operating system patching, security hardening, configuration updates, and resolution of replication or performance issues.
  • Support user identity lifecycle processes (joiner, mover, leaver) by provisioning, updating, and deactivating Active Directory accounts and security groups through integrated IAM workflows.
  • Build and maintain role-based and group-based access structures that align with governance standards and least-privilege access principles.
  • Collaborate with IAM and PAM teams to support privileged access strategies, delegated administration models, and administrative security group management.
  • Monitor and troubleshoot Active Directory environments, addressing issues related to authentication, replication, DNS, domain controller health, and account access incidents.
  • Support integrations between Active Directory and identity governance, authentication, certification, and access request platforms.
  • Create and maintain operational procedures, standards, runbooks, and technical documentation related to Active Directory administration and domain controller management.
  • Participate in change management activities, audit support, incident response, and ongoing improvement initiatives aligned with security and IAM objectives.

Required Qualifications

  • Strong hands-on experience managing Microsoft Active Directory within large-scale enterprise environments.
  • Proven experience implementing fixes and maintenance activities for domain controllers, including patching, security hardening, and production configuration changes.
  • Solid understanding of Active Directory security concepts, delegation strategies, and privileged access management.
  • Experience supporting Active Directory within a broader Identity and Access Management (IAM) framework.
  • Strong troubleshooting abilities across authentication, replication, DNS, account provisioning, and access-related issues.
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills with experience operating in regulated or audit-focused environments.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience integrating Active Directory with identity governance or privileged access management solutions.
  • Familiarity with endpoint privilege management and local administrator access models driven through Active Directory group policies or memberships.
  • Experience supporting enterprise Active Directory environments spanning multiple domains, regions, or global infrastructures.

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