NiSource Careers
Senior IT Engineer - Active Directory Administrator
NiSource Careers, Columbus, Ohio, United States, 43224
Overview
NiSource is seeking a highly skilled Active Directory Administrator to lead the design, administration, security, and optimization of our enterprise Windows Server and Active Directory environment. This role will have significant responsibility for management and maintenance of Windows Server infrastructure, including Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, DHCP, PKI, and VMware virtualization, as well as patch management, vulnerability remediation, and compliance—leveraging enterprise tools such as Qualys, Tanium, and BigFix. Responsibilities
Technical Support: Assist in the design, development, and implementation of solutions for assigned technical product and/or platform Create appropriate unit, integration, and automated acceptance tests for features based on requirements Develop products or platforms that fulfill requirements, are readable, maintainable, testable, and performant using common development lifecycle techniques Create highly dependable products or platforms, accounting for monitoring, logging, metrics gathering, system health, and reporting. Must be able to identify, diagnose, and solve issues in a production setting Code/configuration Review and Quality Assurance: Participate in reviews and ensure that solutions meet quality standards and best practices Solution Development: Develop and implement solutions that enhance the functionality and performance of assigned products or platforms Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor\'s Degree or equivalent work experience 7+ years of experience working with Windows Server and Active Directory administration, including Domain Controllers, Group Policy, DNS, DHCP, and PKI 7+ years of experience with enterprise patching and vulnerability remediation using tools such as Qualys, Tanium, and/or BigFix 5+ years of experience in a large enterprise environment 5+ years of experience leading infrastructure upgrades, migrations, and security remediation projects 5+ years of scripting/automation using PowerShell for patch deployment, vulnerability remediation, and system configuration tasks Preferred Qualifications
Knowledge of disaster recovery and backup strategies for both Windows Server and Active Directory environments Strong documentation and mentoring skills to train junior administrators and maintain accurate system and process records Disclaimer The preceding description is not designed to be a complete list of all duties and responsibilities required of the position. Equal Employment Opportunity NiSource is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in each of its companies to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, veteran status, disability, gender, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex (including pregnancy, lactation, childbirth or related medical conditions), genetic information, citizenship status, or any protected group status as defined by law. Each employee is expected to abide by this principle. ADA Accommodations If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in any part of the hiring process or to perform the essential functions of the position, please contact OneHR at OneHR@nisource.com or 1-888-640-3320 Safety Statement Promote a safe work environment by actively participating in all aspects of our employee safety program. Report any unsafe conditions and take actions to prevent personal injuries. Support our interdependent safety culture by ensuring the safety of your co-workers. Stay focused on the task at hand and promote productivity through good work habits. E-Verify NiSource participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s E-Verify program. As part of this process, we provide the following notices to all job applicants: These documents inform you of your rights and responsibilities under U.S. law. You can view or download them using the links below: E-Verify Poster
(English and Spanish) Right to Work Poster
(English and Spanish) Salary Range $110,200 - $165,300 plus 10% annual bonus Posting Start Date 2025-09-08 Posting End Date 2025-09-29
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NiSource is seeking a highly skilled Active Directory Administrator to lead the design, administration, security, and optimization of our enterprise Windows Server and Active Directory environment. This role will have significant responsibility for management and maintenance of Windows Server infrastructure, including Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, DHCP, PKI, and VMware virtualization, as well as patch management, vulnerability remediation, and compliance—leveraging enterprise tools such as Qualys, Tanium, and BigFix. Responsibilities
Technical Support: Assist in the design, development, and implementation of solutions for assigned technical product and/or platform Create appropriate unit, integration, and automated acceptance tests for features based on requirements Develop products or platforms that fulfill requirements, are readable, maintainable, testable, and performant using common development lifecycle techniques Create highly dependable products or platforms, accounting for monitoring, logging, metrics gathering, system health, and reporting. Must be able to identify, diagnose, and solve issues in a production setting Code/configuration Review and Quality Assurance: Participate in reviews and ensure that solutions meet quality standards and best practices Solution Development: Develop and implement solutions that enhance the functionality and performance of assigned products or platforms Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor\'s Degree or equivalent work experience 7+ years of experience working with Windows Server and Active Directory administration, including Domain Controllers, Group Policy, DNS, DHCP, and PKI 7+ years of experience with enterprise patching and vulnerability remediation using tools such as Qualys, Tanium, and/or BigFix 5+ years of experience in a large enterprise environment 5+ years of experience leading infrastructure upgrades, migrations, and security remediation projects 5+ years of scripting/automation using PowerShell for patch deployment, vulnerability remediation, and system configuration tasks Preferred Qualifications
Knowledge of disaster recovery and backup strategies for both Windows Server and Active Directory environments Strong documentation and mentoring skills to train junior administrators and maintain accurate system and process records Disclaimer The preceding description is not designed to be a complete list of all duties and responsibilities required of the position. Equal Employment Opportunity NiSource is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in each of its companies to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, veteran status, disability, gender, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex (including pregnancy, lactation, childbirth or related medical conditions), genetic information, citizenship status, or any protected group status as defined by law. Each employee is expected to abide by this principle. ADA Accommodations If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in any part of the hiring process or to perform the essential functions of the position, please contact OneHR at OneHR@nisource.com or 1-888-640-3320 Safety Statement Promote a safe work environment by actively participating in all aspects of our employee safety program. Report any unsafe conditions and take actions to prevent personal injuries. Support our interdependent safety culture by ensuring the safety of your co-workers. Stay focused on the task at hand and promote productivity through good work habits. E-Verify NiSource participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s E-Verify program. As part of this process, we provide the following notices to all job applicants: These documents inform you of your rights and responsibilities under U.S. law. You can view or download them using the links below: E-Verify Poster
(English and Spanish) Right to Work Poster
(English and Spanish) Salary Range $110,200 - $165,300 plus 10% annual bonus Posting Start Date 2025-09-08 Posting End Date 2025-09-29
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