Looking for Active Directory (AD) Operations Infrastructure Implementation Specialist in Richmond VA (Hybrid schedule 3 x week onsite)- W2

Active Directory (AD) Operations Infrastructure Implementation Specialist

Location: Richmond VA (Hybrid schedule 3 x week onsite).

Contract

Top 3 Must Haves:

High level Active Directory knowledge and experience in enterprise environments (not just support / administration)

AD Authentication

Hyper-V

Clustering

The Active Directory Infrastructure Operations (ADIO) team is seeking a highly skilled Active Directory (AD) Subject Matter Expert (SME) to install and maintain a large-scale corporate AD backup and restore environment. This role requires deep expertise in AD authentication services and infrastructure, with a focus on backup and restoral functionality.

The ideal candidate will be responsible for installing Hyper-V, clustering, Cohesity and RMADDRE applications across the AMRS region. Primary responsibilities will include, installation, diagnosing and resolving issues, managing AD-related infrastructure, creating a backup and restoral infrastructure, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure smooth implementation. The candidate may be required to work weeknights and weekends on a as needed basis.

Key Responsibilities:

• Install and configure Hyper-V Machines (with and without clustering) in multiple locations.
• Install and configure Cohesity configurations in multiple locations.
• Install and configure RMADDRE application in multiple locations.
• Provide expert-level support for Active Directory authentication services, ensuring high availability and security of AD environments across multiple domains and forests.
• Diagnose and resolve complex authentication and authorization issues across domain and cross-forest environments.
• Perform root cause analysis (RCA) and defect identification for production issues, coordinating fixes and managing code deployments.
• Automate routine tasks using PowerShell, or other scripting technologies to improve operational efficiency.
• Support Active Directory operations in DMZ environments, ensuring secure authentication across firewalled networks.
• Implement and follow ITIL best practices, ensuring change management and incident response align with industry standards.

Required Skills & Experience:

• 5 years of hands-on experience supporting Active Directory authentication services in large-scale enterprise environments.
• Working knowledge of Quest Recovery Manager for Active Directory
• Working knowledge of Cohesity Data Protect and Helios (on-prem).
• Engineer level experience with data protection technologies
• Deep understanding of Active Directory infrastructure
• Strong documentation skills (design, procedural, requirements, etc.)
• Hands-on experience with PowerShell to automate administrative tasks and resolve complex issues.
• Deep understanding of Windows Server 2019/2022 (GUI and Core)
• Understanding of immutable storage
• Working knowledge of core network components (subnetting, networking, VLANs, etc.)
• Top-tier critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work in a service-oriented team environment.
• Ability to articulate to a wide audience through written and verbal communications.
• Virtualization (with Hyper-V) and virtualized Domain Controllers
• Proficiency in AD troubleshooting tools such as DCDiag, Netdiag, Repadmin, and DFRSdiag.
• Experience with AD Domain Name System (ADDNS), Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), and Distributed File System (DFS).
• Knowledge of enterprise storage, network infrastructure, and virtualization technologies (SCVMM/Hyper-V, VMware).
• Strong understanding of security best practices, including Kerberos authentication, NTLM, AD Federation Services (ADFS), and multi-factor authentication (MFA).
• Familiarity with ITIL processes, including incident, change, and problem management.