• Active Directory Engineer

    Insight Global (Hopewell Township, NJ)


    Job Description

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

    Key Responsibilities:

    Install and configure Hyper-V (standalone and clustered), Cohesity, and RMADDRE across the AMRS region.

     

    Build and maintain AD backup and restore infrastructure.

     

    Provide expert-level support for AD authentication services across multi-domain and cross-forest environments.

     

    Diagnose and resolve complex authentication and authorization issues.

     

    Perform root cause analysis, manage defect remediation, and coordinate code deployments.

     

    Automate operational tasks using PowerShell or similar scripting tools.

     

    Support AD services in DMZ and secure network environments.

     

    Adhere to ITIL best practices for change, incident, and problem management.

     

    Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure smooth implementation.

     

    We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to [email protected] learn more about how we collect, keep, and process your private information, please review Insight Global's Workforce Privacy Policy: https://insightglobal.com/workforce-privacy-policy/.

     

    Skills and Requirements

     

    5+ years supporting AD authentication services in enterprise environments.

     

    Strong knowledge of Active Directory infrastructure, Windows Server 2019/2022, and virtualization with Hyper-V.

    Hands-on experience with:

    Quest Recovery Manager for Active Directory

     

    Cohesity Data Protect and Helios

     

    Immutable storage concepts

     

    AD troubleshooting tools (DCDiag, Netdiag, Repadmin, DFRSdiag)

    AD DNS, DHCP, DFS

    Proficiency in PowerShell automation.

     

    Working knowledge of networking fundamentals (subnetting, VLANs).

     

    Solid understanding of security practices: Kerberos, NTLM, ADFS, MFA.

     

    Familiarity with enterprise storage and virtualization technologies (SCVMM/Hyper-V, VMware).

     

    Excellent documentation, communication, and problem-solving skills.

     

    Ability to support off-hours implementations as needed.

     

    Experience with HP server platforms.

     

    Microsoft SCCM expertise.

     

    Knowledge of AD Certificate Services (ADCS) and PKI.