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IT America Inc

Windows Active Directory Engineer

Warren, NJ · On-site

$54.75 - $71.75/hr

Windows Active Directory Engineer Location: Warren, NJ (3 Days Hybrid) Duration: Long term contract We are looking for an SME with Global Customer Support experience in Windows /Active Directory ...

Noblesoft Technologies

EUC Engineer

Jersey City, NJ · On-site

Key Responsibilities Windows Engineering & Endpoint Platform * Engineer, maintain, and optimize a global Windows 11 desktop environment, ensuring stability, performance, and security. * Own OS image ...

EVTKS

Mid-level Windows/Linux Network Administrator

NJ · On-site

$80K - $100K/yr

You will assist senior network engineers responsible for maintaining and improving all networking equipment in a mixed Linux and Windows based environment. Responsibilities * Provide 2nd Level ...

Barclays

NJ · On-site

$160K/yr

Barclays Services Corp. seeks Assistant VP, Windows Server Engineer (multiple positions) in Whippany, NJ: * Participate in the day-to-day operations of the technology function, working across a range ...

Collabera

Entry Level Engineer

Princeton, NJ

Vxworks experience is highly desired; experience with Windows programming techniques and concepts; strong C/C++ programming skills; experience in programming with at least one application framework ...

Next Step Systems

C++ Software Developer

Fairfield, NJ · On-site

$50 - $67.25/hr

Fairfield NJ Jobs, C++ Software Developer, C++, Windows, Linux, SQL Server, STL, Object Oriented ... Programming, Software Engineer, Software Architect, Programming, Programmer Analyst, New Jersey ...

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Infographic showing various Windows Developer job openings in New Jersey as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 79% Full Time, 14% Part Time, and 7% Contract. Highlights an 92% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 6% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $137,026 per year, or $65.9 per hour.

Windows Active Directory Engineer

IT America Inc

Warren, NJ • On-site

$54.75 - $71.75/hr

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Re-posted 27 days ago

Job description

Position: Windows Active Directory Engineer

Location: Warren, NJ (3 Days Hybrid)

Duration: Long term contract

Job Description:

We are looking for an SME with Global Customer Support experience in Windows /Active Directory technologies. Ideal candidate should have minimum 10 plus years of experience in managing large data center technologies with below mentioned skills.  He/she should have excellent verbal and written communication skill and willing to work in US business hours.

Key Highlights of the role below:

  • Windows Server provisioning
  • Windows OS in place upgrades
  • Windows Server Troubleshooting
  • Remote Desktop Services ( RDS )
  • Active Directory and Group policy
  • Migration of Certificate Authority role and certificates in general
  • WSUS and MS Intune for Server Patching
  • Knowledge on VMware Vcenter and virtual machines
  • troubleshooting skill in MS-CLUSTER

Windows Administration:

  • Excellent knowledge in Active Directory Upgradation and Migration
  • Hands on experience in Windows OS upgradation from 2008/2012 to latest version
  • Experience in automating Day to day task using PowerShell
  • Knowledge of Azure Active directory, AD Syc ,etc.
  • Hands on experience in managing RDS and Terminal services
  • Excellent knowledge Group policy
  • Experience in managing, DNS and DHCP, IIS and FTP, Certificate Services
  • Strong knowledge in Active Directory Groups, Login script, gMSA, Group policy and managing System Registry changes
  • Excellent knowledge in troubleshooting Windows Server 2012/2016/2019/2022 OS-based performance issues
  • Experience in setting up Windows cluster setup and troubleshooting
  • Group Policy Objects, registry and files system security as needed
  • Deploying and testing: Deploying and testing Windows operating systems, including virus updates, patches, and performance tuning
  • Managing user accounts: Managing user accounts, permissions, and access rights to ensure security and prevent unauthorized access
  • Knowledge in SCOM, SCCM tools for performing server monitoring and scheduling a various task – SCOM or SCCM tool deployment knowledge is not required
  • Manage scheduled WSUS based server patching and troubleshoot patching failure issues.
  • Ensure server patching post check and pre-check is done and ensure service is up and running.