Codebase Inc
Active Directory Specialist/EntraID (Mckinney,TX,onsite)
Codebase Inc, Mckinney, Texas, United States, 75070
Active Directory Specialist / Entra ID & Exchange Engineer
Location:
McKinney, Texas (4 days onsite)
Immediate Start
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Job Type:
C2C or W2
We’re looking for a hands‑on AD/Entra ID Engineer who can hit the ground running on day one. The candidate should be capable of installing and configuring a new AD forest/domain and providing expert‑level (L3) support across Active Directory and Entra ID environments.
Responsibilities
Design, build, and manage AD forests, domains, sites, and trusts.
Configure and maintain FSMO roles, DFS, and domain replication.
Administer AD Certificate Services, DNS, DHCP, and OU structures.
Implement and enforce Group Policies (GPOs) aligned with security baselines.
Manage AD groups, security permissions, and delegation of access.
Perform AD backups, restores (authoritative/non‑authoritative), and disaster recovery.
Troubleshoot login/authentication issues involving LDAP, Kerberos, NTLM.
Configure and maintain RBAC, MFA, and privileged access management.
Conduct AD audits, health checks, and remediation activities.
Manage AD password policies and fine‑grain password policies.
Develop and maintain PowerShell scripts for automation, monitoring, and reporting.
Troubleshoot, configure, and maintain Entra ID integrations and Azure AD Connect.
Provide L3 support for AD and Entra ID environments.
Install, configure, and manage Microsoft Exchange Server in hybrid and on‑prem environments.
Administer Exchange Online (Microsoft 365), including mailbox provisioning, distribution groups, and retention policies.
Configure and troubleshoot hybrid mail flow between on‑prem Exchange and Exchange Online.
Manage Exchange security settings, including anti‑spam, anti‑malware, and transport rules.
Perform database maintenance, DAG configuration, and disaster recovery for Exchange environments.
Implement and maintain Exchange certificates, Autodiscover, and Outlook connectivity.
Monitor and optimize Exchange performance and storage utilization.
Required Skills & Experience
Proven experience installing and configuring AD forests/domains from scratch.
Strong expertise in Windows Server environments.
Hands‑on experience with Entra ID (Azure AD), RBAC, MFA, and identity integrations.
Deep understanding of GPOs, DNS, DHCP, and certificate services.
Strong PowerShell scripting skills for automation and reporting.
Solid grasp of authentication protocols (Kerberos, NTLM, LDAP).
Experience with AD/Entra ID health checks, audits, and remediation.
Ability to troubleshoot complex AD replication and sync issues.
Exchange Server administration experience, including hybrid deployments and Exchange Online.
Familiarity with enterprise security standards and baseline policies.
Nice to Have
Exposure to hybrid identity solutions.
Knowledge of disaster recovery planning for AD/Entra ID.
Prior experience in a staff augmentation or client‑facing role.
Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type Contract
Job Function Information Technology
Industries IT Services and IT Consulting
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McKinney, Texas (4 days onsite)
Immediate Start
|
Job Type:
C2C or W2
We’re looking for a hands‑on AD/Entra ID Engineer who can hit the ground running on day one. The candidate should be capable of installing and configuring a new AD forest/domain and providing expert‑level (L3) support across Active Directory and Entra ID environments.
Responsibilities
Design, build, and manage AD forests, domains, sites, and trusts.
Configure and maintain FSMO roles, DFS, and domain replication.
Administer AD Certificate Services, DNS, DHCP, and OU structures.
Implement and enforce Group Policies (GPOs) aligned with security baselines.
Manage AD groups, security permissions, and delegation of access.
Perform AD backups, restores (authoritative/non‑authoritative), and disaster recovery.
Troubleshoot login/authentication issues involving LDAP, Kerberos, NTLM.
Configure and maintain RBAC, MFA, and privileged access management.
Conduct AD audits, health checks, and remediation activities.
Manage AD password policies and fine‑grain password policies.
Develop and maintain PowerShell scripts for automation, monitoring, and reporting.
Troubleshoot, configure, and maintain Entra ID integrations and Azure AD Connect.
Provide L3 support for AD and Entra ID environments.
Install, configure, and manage Microsoft Exchange Server in hybrid and on‑prem environments.
Administer Exchange Online (Microsoft 365), including mailbox provisioning, distribution groups, and retention policies.
Configure and troubleshoot hybrid mail flow between on‑prem Exchange and Exchange Online.
Manage Exchange security settings, including anti‑spam, anti‑malware, and transport rules.
Perform database maintenance, DAG configuration, and disaster recovery for Exchange environments.
Implement and maintain Exchange certificates, Autodiscover, and Outlook connectivity.
Monitor and optimize Exchange performance and storage utilization.
Required Skills & Experience
Proven experience installing and configuring AD forests/domains from scratch.
Strong expertise in Windows Server environments.
Hands‑on experience with Entra ID (Azure AD), RBAC, MFA, and identity integrations.
Deep understanding of GPOs, DNS, DHCP, and certificate services.
Strong PowerShell scripting skills for automation and reporting.
Solid grasp of authentication protocols (Kerberos, NTLM, LDAP).
Experience with AD/Entra ID health checks, audits, and remediation.
Ability to troubleshoot complex AD replication and sync issues.
Exchange Server administration experience, including hybrid deployments and Exchange Online.
Familiarity with enterprise security standards and baseline policies.
Nice to Have
Exposure to hybrid identity solutions.
Knowledge of disaster recovery planning for AD/Entra ID.
Prior experience in a staff augmentation or client‑facing role.
Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type Contract
Job Function Information Technology
Industries IT Services and IT Consulting
Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Codebase Inc by 2x.
Get notified about new Active Directory Specialist jobs in
McKinney, TX .
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