Job Description: Short Description:
The Client Engineering and Security team is seeking a senior-level Directory Infrastructure Engineer for complex projects.
Complete Description:
The Clients Security and Engineering Team manages functions including endpoint management, Active Directory, VPN, firewalls, and security incident response. We are looking for experienced Directory Infrastructure Engineers with extensive expertise in enterprise identity infrastructure such as Active Directory, Entra ID (formerly Azure AD), OKTA Universal Directory, and LDAP environments. The candidate must have a proven track record of designing and managing complex directory services across multiple platforms, with a focus on the entire lifecycle management of AD domains. The ideal candidate will also bring expertise in modern identity approaches, including Just-In-Time access, Privileged Identity Management, and continuous validation patterns that balance security with user experience.
Key Responsibilities
Design, implement, and maintain enterprise directory services infrastructure.
Manage the complete lifecycle of AD domains, including planning, deployment, maintenance, upgrades, and decommissioning.
Lead domain consolidation, migration, and forest restructuring projects.
Develop domain health monitoring and proactive maintenance procedures.
Create and execute disaster recovery plans for directory services.
Develop and maintain automation scripts using PowerShell for directory management tasks.
Interface with directory services using GraphAPI and REST API for custom integrations.
Implement and maintain security best practices for directory services.
Design and manage trust relationships between domains and forests.
Create and maintain documentation for directory architecture and operational procedures.
Provide escalation support for critical directory service incidents.
Required Qualifications
5+ years of hands-on experience with enterprise directory services (Active Directory, Entra ID, OKTA Universal Directory, LDAP).
Experience with AD domain lifecycle management, including creation, upgrades, and decommissioning.
Advanced PowerShell scripting skills for automating directory management tasks.
Proven experience with Microsoft GraphAPI and REST API integration for directory management.
Experience with directory synchronization technologies (Azure AD Connect, OKTA integration agents, etc.).
Strong understanding of identity security best practices and compliance requirements.
Experience with multi-forest and hybrid identity environments.
Ability to design and implement complex directory architecture solutions.
Preferred Qualifications
Relevant certifications (e.g., Microsoft 365 Certified: Identity and Access Administrator, OKTA Professional).
Experience with Terraform, Ansible, or similar IaC tools for directory infrastructure.
Knowledge of SAML, OAuth, OIDC, and other modern authentication protocols.
Experience with Group Policy design and management.
Expertise in domain controller sizing, placement, and performance optimization.
Experience with domain functional level upgrades and cross-domain migrations.
Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines for infrastructure automation.
Experience implementing Zero Trust architecture.
Skills:
Experience with enterprise directory services (Active Directory, Entra ID, OKTA Universal Directory, LDAP). Required 6 Years
Experience with AD domain lifecycle management, including creation, upgrades, and decommissioning. Required 5 Years
Advanced PowerShell scripting skills for automating directory management tasks. Required 5 Years
Proven experience with Microsoft GraphAPI and REST API integration for directory management. Required 5 Years
Strong understanding of identity security best practices and compliance requirements. Required 5 Years
Experience with directory synchronization technologies (Azure AD Connect, OKTA integration agents, etc.). Required 5 Years
Experience with multi-forest and hybrid identity environments. Required 5 Years
Ability to design and implement complex directory architecture solutions. Required 5 Years
Bachelor’s degree. Required
Compensation:
$94.00 - $105.00 per hour
About Us
AHU Technologies INC. is an IT consulting and staffing firm serving leading corporations across the United States. We provide IT solutions across various industry sectors, helping clients control costs and focus on strategic initiatives.
Founded by young techno-commercial entrepreneurs, we maintain strong relationships with highly skilled independent consultants. Our current projects span media entertainment, ERP, data warehousing, web applications, telecommunications, and medical sectors worldwide.
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Senior Directory Infrastructure engineer