Active Directory Engineer

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Infinite Computer Solutions (ICS)
United States (Remote)
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  • FullTime
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Job Title: Sr. Active Directory Engineer

Location: Alpharetta, GA || Berkeley Heights, NJ || Frisco, TX || Remote

Job Type: W2/ Fulltime with Infinite Computer Solutions

Position Summary

The Active Directory (AD) Trust Remediation Analyst will play a critical role in decommissioning an AD forest trust. This role involves analyzing dependencies, validating migration plans, coordinating across IT/business units, and ensuring a smooth transition of resources and users to a modern identity management solution. The ideal candidate possesses a strong Active Directory background, problem-solving ability, attention to detail, and excellent communication skills.

Skillset & Experience

  • Experience: Proven IT analyst experience with direct involvement in Active Directory administration, analysis, or migration projects.

  • Active Directory Expertise: Strong knowledge of AD forests, domains, trusts, group policies (GPOs), permissions, authentication, and replication concepts.

  • Technical Skills & Tools:

  • Scripting & Automation: PowerShell, VBScript, Batch scripting.

  • Identity & Access Management: Active Directory Federation Services (ADFS), Azure Active Directory etc.

  • Directory & Server Platforms: Windows Server (2012, 2016, 2019, 2022), DNS, DHCP.

  • Monitoring & Reporting: Microsoft Identity Manager (MIM)/ Splunk, custom dashboards, Excel

  • Networking & Security: Ports/protocols (SMB, LDAP/LDAPS, RDP, SQL), PKI/Certificates, TLS, firewall rules.

  • Migration/Integration Tools: Quest Migration Manager, ADMT (Active Directory Migration Tool), BeyondTrust, or equivalent.

  • Analytical Skills: Strong ability to identify dependencies, assess risks, and propose solutions.

  • Communication: Excellent written and verbal skills, able to explain technical issues to non-technical stakeholders.

  • Project Management: Capable of managing priorities, working in Agile/Waterfall delivery models, and supporting cutover/migration schedules.

  • Collaboration: Demonstrated success working with cross-functional IT/business teams.

  • Attention to Detail: Commitment to accuracy, documentation quality, and compliance standards.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities

  1. Dependency Analysis

  • Perform detailed analysis of applications, resources, and services dependent on the existing AD trust.

  • Document dependencies, risks, and impacts of moving the trust to one-way selective and eventual removal.

  1. Data Collection

  • Use PowerShell and other tools to gather information on group memberships, ACLs, and SPNs.

  • Organize collected data for use in migration planning.

  1. Data Validation

  • Partner with application owners and IT teams to validate and cleanse collected data.

  • Ensure data accuracy to enable effective migration planning.

  1. Application/Port Usage Analysis

  • Assess and document ports and protocols used by services (e.g., SMB 445, SQL 1433, LDAP 389/636).

  • Provide insights for impact assessment and remediation strategies.

  1. Migration Planning Support

  • Collaborate with Identity, Server, and Project Managers to refine migration strategies.

  • Assist in designing plans for user/group migration, application repointing, and access updates.

  1. Risk Assessment

  • Identify risks related to trust modification/removal.

  • Propose mitigation strategies and contingencies in collaboration with stakeholders.

  1. Reporting and Documentation

  • Develop reports, dashboards, and presentations to communicate findings and recommendations.

  • Maintain detailed project documentation for audit and compliance needs.

  1. Project Coordination

  • Coordinate with IT and business teams (network, security, application support).

  • Ensure synchronized and efficient remediation efforts.

  1. User and Resource Migration Support

  • Provide troubleshooting and validation support during migration phases.

  • Assist with post-migration cleanup and verification activities.

  1. Stakeholder Communication
  • Serve as liaison between technical and business teams.
  • Provide timely updates and address project-related inquiries.
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