Insight Global
Overview
The Active Directory Infrastructure Operations team is seeking a seasoned Active Directory Subject Matter Expert to lead the design, installation, and maintenance of a large-scale corporate AD backup and restore environment. This role is focused on infrastructure, not Identity & Access Management (IAM), and requires deep technical expertise in AD authentication services, resiliency, and recovery. Job title:
Practice Lead - NextGen Recruiting @ Insight Global Active Directory Infrastructure Engineer Location:
Hybrid Pennington, NJ or Richmond, VA (Jersey City acceptable with reliable transportation to Pennington data center) Start Date:
Interviews begin as early as Monday Employment Type:
Contract (1218 months) Key Responsibilities
Design, install, and configure Hyper-V (standalone and clustered), Cohesity, and Quest Recovery Manager for Active Directory (RMADDRE) across the AMRS region. Build and maintain AD backup and restore infrastructure. Provide expert-level support for multi-domain and cross-forest AD authentication services. Diagnose and resolve complex authentication and authorization issues. Perform root cause analysis, manage defect remediation, and coordinate code deployments. Automate operational tasks using PowerShell or similar scripting tools. Support AD services in DMZ and secure network environments. Follow ITIL best practices for change, incident, and problem management. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure smooth implementation. Required Skills & Experience
5+ years supporting Active Directory authentication services in enterprise environments. Strong knowledge of Windows Server 2019/2022, Active Directory infrastructure, and Hyper-V virtualization. Hands-on experience with: Cohesity Data Protect and Helios Immutable storage concepts AD troubleshooting tools: DCDiag, Netdiag, Repadmin, DFRSdiag AD services: DNS, DHCP, DFS Proficiency in PowerShell automation. Working knowledge of networking fundamentals (subnetting, VLANs). Solid understanding of security practices: Kerberos, NTLM, ADFS, MFA. Familiarity with enterprise storage and virtualization technologies: SCVMM/Hyper-V, VMware. Experience with HP server platforms. Expertise in Microsoft SCCM. Knowledge of AD Certificate Services (ADCS) and PKI. Excellent documentation, communication, and problem-solving skills. Willingness to support off-hours implementations as needed. Seniorities & Employment
Seniority level: Mid-Senior level Employment type: Contract Job function: Information Technology Industries: Banking Referral programs may increase interview chances. #J-18808-Ljbffr
The Active Directory Infrastructure Operations team is seeking a seasoned Active Directory Subject Matter Expert to lead the design, installation, and maintenance of a large-scale corporate AD backup and restore environment. This role is focused on infrastructure, not Identity & Access Management (IAM), and requires deep technical expertise in AD authentication services, resiliency, and recovery. Job title:
Practice Lead - NextGen Recruiting @ Insight Global Active Directory Infrastructure Engineer Location:
Hybrid Pennington, NJ or Richmond, VA (Jersey City acceptable with reliable transportation to Pennington data center) Start Date:
Interviews begin as early as Monday Employment Type:
Contract (1218 months) Key Responsibilities
Design, install, and configure Hyper-V (standalone and clustered), Cohesity, and Quest Recovery Manager for Active Directory (RMADDRE) across the AMRS region. Build and maintain AD backup and restore infrastructure. Provide expert-level support for multi-domain and cross-forest AD authentication services. Diagnose and resolve complex authentication and authorization issues. Perform root cause analysis, manage defect remediation, and coordinate code deployments. Automate operational tasks using PowerShell or similar scripting tools. Support AD services in DMZ and secure network environments. Follow ITIL best practices for change, incident, and problem management. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure smooth implementation. Required Skills & Experience
5+ years supporting Active Directory authentication services in enterprise environments. Strong knowledge of Windows Server 2019/2022, Active Directory infrastructure, and Hyper-V virtualization. Hands-on experience with: Cohesity Data Protect and Helios Immutable storage concepts AD troubleshooting tools: DCDiag, Netdiag, Repadmin, DFRSdiag AD services: DNS, DHCP, DFS Proficiency in PowerShell automation. Working knowledge of networking fundamentals (subnetting, VLANs). Solid understanding of security practices: Kerberos, NTLM, ADFS, MFA. Familiarity with enterprise storage and virtualization technologies: SCVMM/Hyper-V, VMware. Experience with HP server platforms. Expertise in Microsoft SCCM. Knowledge of AD Certificate Services (ADCS) and PKI. Excellent documentation, communication, and problem-solving skills. Willingness to support off-hours implementations as needed. Seniorities & Employment
Seniority level: Mid-Senior level Employment type: Contract Job function: Information Technology Industries: Banking Referral programs may increase interview chances. #J-18808-Ljbffr