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Active Directory Engineer

TEKsystems
$70.00 - $85.00 / hr
life insurance, sick time, 401(k), retirement plan
United States, North Carolina, Charlotte
Mar 17, 2026
Active Directory Engineer with Powershell Hybrid 3 Days in 2 Days Remote (Charlotte, NC) 12 Month Contract (Should be extended to 36 Months) * * Job Description Will be responsible for analyzing Active Directory hundreds of group policies and making decisions on how to eliminate or streamline these policies trough automation via PowerShell scripting. The individual should have experience with enterprise level Active Directory solutions, specifically pertaining to security. The individual will work within the engineering organization have theability to write PowerShell scripts from scratch , interacting with peer teams and partner groups, scaling and deploying improvement, consolidation andmigration efforts within the enterprise. The candidate must be able to operate and function well in a multi-cultural, geographically dispersed virtual team environment. Additional Skills & Qualifications Required Skills: * At least 5-10 years of dedicated Active Directory engineering and architecture experience that includes designing, implementing and maintaining complex enterprise level (50K+ objects) Active Directory solutions and security models 3-5 years of Powershell Scripting with the ability to write scripts from scratch * Overarching broad and deep technical experience with Active Directory Security * Extensive experience and advanced knowledge implementing Windows security concepts and policies, least-privilege design principles * Extensive knowledge of AD Security best-practices, latest security threats/trends and mitigation thereof * Experience with best practices for Active Directory disaster recovery, object management, security models and trust creation * Granular ACE permissions models meeting functional and technical requirements * Deep, in-depth working knowledge of Kerberos and NTLM authentication, MFA, SSO and federation technologies * Extensive and deep knowledge of Group Policy Objects (GPOs), engineering, implementing and 3rd party management solutions thereof * Strong knowledge of LDAP and ability to comfortably construct queries * Working knowledge of Certificate/CA/PKI infrastructure * Excellent communication skills, including proven experience effectively communicating technical challenges and solutions to peers, customers and senior management Desired Skills: * Experience with Microsoft's Enhanced Security Architecture Environment (ESAE) - "Red/Bastion/Admin" forest design; including JIT (just in time) JEA (just enough administration) concepts; Microsoft PAM (Privileged Access Manager) * Experience engineering password vaulting solutions (CyberArk, Lieberman, Thycotic, etc.) * PowerShell scripting experience and capabilities * MS SQL/DB knowledge * Microsoft or 3rd party management and monitoring solutions (SCCM, SCOM, VCM, NetIQ GPDH/GPA) * Unix/Linux skills; Vintela VAS integration; RedHat IdM Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract position based out of Charlotte, NC. Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $70.00 - $85.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: * Medical, dental & vision * Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital * 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available * Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) * Short and long-term disability * Health Spending Account (HSA) * Transportation benefits * Employee Assistance Program * Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace TypeThis is a hybrid position in Charlotte,NC. Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Mar 27, 2026. h4>About TEKsystems: We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services We're a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We're a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We're strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We're building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.