Gulf Coast Automation Group
Active Directory Engineer
Gulf Coast Automation Group, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
Job Title:
Active Directory Engineer Primary Location:
Remote Position Type:
Direct Hire Overview
Join a world‑class academic healthcare system as an
Active Directory Engineer Specialist
within the Information Security department. This is primarily a
remote opportunity
with occasional on‑site requirements. As part of the
Security Engineering Team , you’ll play a key role in
Active Directory modernization, hybrid cloud identity integration, domain consolidation, and enterprise‑grade SSO solutions . You will also help administer, design, and troubleshoot complex systems while ensuring security, scalability, and system reliability across the enterprise. What You’ll Do
Architect, implement, and support
hybrid identity infrastructure
integrating on‑prem AD with
Azure AD/Entra ID, Okta, AWS IAM , and related services. Lead
domain migration and consolidation
projects across complex, multi‑domain environments. Manage and optimize
LDAP directories
and synchronization tools between internal and external systems. Design and maintain secure, scalable
SSO configurations
using
SAML, OAuth, OIDC , and federation technologies. Develop and enforce
Group Policy Objects (GPOs) , domain trusts, and domain controller health. Support
Disaster Recovery and High Availability
planning, testing, and documentation. Evaluate and implement system enhancements to improve reliability and performance. Mentor junior engineers and serve as a technical SME for Active Directory and hybrid identity security. Stay current with
directory, cloud, and identity technology trends
to drive modernization initiatives. What You Bring to the Role
Bachelor’s degree
in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience). Proven experience in
Active Directory domain consolidation
and
multi‑forest/multi‑domain environments . Hands‑on experience with
Entra ID/Azure AD
and
hybrid directory configurations . Expertise in
PowerShell scripting
for automation, reporting, and configuration management. Familiarity with
identity federation technologies
such as
ADFS, SAML, OAuth, and OIDC . Strong understanding of
Active Directory security best practices , including tiered administration. Experience with
Identity Governance
and
Privileged Access Management (PAM)
solutions. Independent problem‑solving ability and strong attention to detail. Excellent communication, organizational, and project management skills. Ability to work both
collaboratively and independently
in a dynamic, security‑focused environment. Compensation Information
The expected salary range for this position is $120,000‑$135,000 per year, depending on experience and qualifications. This role also qualifies for comprehensive benefits such as health insurance, 401(k), and paid time off. TalentFish is committed to pay transparency and equal opportunity. The salary range provided is in compliance with applicable state and federal regulations. This role requires authorization to work in the U.S. without current or future visa sponsorship. All offers are contingent upon the completion of a background check, which may include but is not limited to: reference checks, education verification, employment verification, drug testing, criminal records checks, and any required certifications or compliance requirements based on the end client’s background check policies and applicable laws. At TalentFish we are an Equal Opportunity Employer; we embrace and encourage diversity!
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Active Directory Engineer Primary Location:
Remote Position Type:
Direct Hire Overview
Join a world‑class academic healthcare system as an
Active Directory Engineer Specialist
within the Information Security department. This is primarily a
remote opportunity
with occasional on‑site requirements. As part of the
Security Engineering Team , you’ll play a key role in
Active Directory modernization, hybrid cloud identity integration, domain consolidation, and enterprise‑grade SSO solutions . You will also help administer, design, and troubleshoot complex systems while ensuring security, scalability, and system reliability across the enterprise. What You’ll Do
Architect, implement, and support
hybrid identity infrastructure
integrating on‑prem AD with
Azure AD/Entra ID, Okta, AWS IAM , and related services. Lead
domain migration and consolidation
projects across complex, multi‑domain environments. Manage and optimize
LDAP directories
and synchronization tools between internal and external systems. Design and maintain secure, scalable
SSO configurations
using
SAML, OAuth, OIDC , and federation technologies. Develop and enforce
Group Policy Objects (GPOs) , domain trusts, and domain controller health. Support
Disaster Recovery and High Availability
planning, testing, and documentation. Evaluate and implement system enhancements to improve reliability and performance. Mentor junior engineers and serve as a technical SME for Active Directory and hybrid identity security. Stay current with
directory, cloud, and identity technology trends
to drive modernization initiatives. What You Bring to the Role
Bachelor’s degree
in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience). Proven experience in
Active Directory domain consolidation
and
multi‑forest/multi‑domain environments . Hands‑on experience with
Entra ID/Azure AD
and
hybrid directory configurations . Expertise in
PowerShell scripting
for automation, reporting, and configuration management. Familiarity with
identity federation technologies
such as
ADFS, SAML, OAuth, and OIDC . Strong understanding of
Active Directory security best practices , including tiered administration. Experience with
Identity Governance
and
Privileged Access Management (PAM)
solutions. Independent problem‑solving ability and strong attention to detail. Excellent communication, organizational, and project management skills. Ability to work both
collaboratively and independently
in a dynamic, security‑focused environment. Compensation Information
The expected salary range for this position is $120,000‑$135,000 per year, depending on experience and qualifications. This role also qualifies for comprehensive benefits such as health insurance, 401(k), and paid time off. TalentFish is committed to pay transparency and equal opportunity. The salary range provided is in compliance with applicable state and federal regulations. This role requires authorization to work in the U.S. without current or future visa sponsorship. All offers are contingent upon the completion of a background check, which may include but is not limited to: reference checks, education verification, employment verification, drug testing, criminal records checks, and any required certifications or compliance requirements based on the end client’s background check policies and applicable laws. At TalentFish we are an Equal Opportunity Employer; we embrace and encourage diversity!
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