• Active Directory Engineer

    Insight Global (Houston, TX)


    Job Description

    A client of Insight Global is looking for an Active Directory Technical Lead to join their Cloud Infrastructure team. This person will be responsible for overseeing the daily operations, migrations, and optimization of a complex on-premises Active Directory environment that spans over two decades and includes legacy domains from multiple M&A activities. With 80% of the infrastructure operating in a hybrid model (on-prem AD integrated with Entra ID), this role bridges traditional identity systems with modern cloud capabilities.

    A typical day will involve leading a small team of AD engineers, developing and executing migration plans for workstations, servers, and applications, troubleshooting replication and schema issues, and scripting automation for AD health and compliance. The candidate will also collaborate with cross-functional teams to assess dependencies, mitigate risks, and ensure minimal downtime during transitions. Strong communication and leadership skills are essential, as this role functions as a player-coach—guiding technical decisions while remaining hands-on.

     

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    Skills and Requirements

     

    7+ years of experience with on-premises Active Directory in multi-domain/forest environments

     

    Deep expertise in AD architecture, including domain controllers, trusts, schema modifications, and GPO management

     

    Proven experience with AD migrations using ADMT, Quest Migration Manager, or PowerShell

     

    Strong troubleshooting skills for replication failures, DNS integration, AD PKI, and legacy performance issues

     

    3+ years in a lead or senior engineer role, mentoring peers and guiding technical projects

     

    2+ years working with hybrid AD environments using Entra ID (Azure AD), Azure AD Connect, and identity federation tools

     

    Proficiency in PowerShell scripting for AD administration and automation

     

    Solid understanding of AD security practices, including least privilege, auditing, and compliance standards (NIST/CIS)

     

    Excellent problem-solving skills in large-scale, mission-critical infrastructures Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field

    Microsoft Certified: Identity and Access Administrator Associate or equivalent certification

    Experience with Windows Server (2016+), Azure infrastructure, Intune, and third-party AD tools (e.g., SolarWinds, ManageEngine)

     

    Familiarity with agile methodologies and ITSM platforms like Jira and ServiceNOW

     

    Background in M&A integrations or recovery from failed migrations