Active Directory(AD) Architect

Active Directory(AD) Architect
Location: Tampa, FL – Onsite
Duration: Long Term
Key Responsibilities
Design and architect scalable Active Directory and hybrid identity solutions.
Lead AD domain/forest design, migrations, consolidations, and upgrades.
Provide expertise in AD DS, Domain Controllers, DNS, Group Policy, and replication.
Design and support Microsoft Entra ID/Azure AD and hybrid identity integration.
Develop AD security, hardening, access control, and disaster recovery strategies.
Troubleshoot complex authentication, replication, and identity issues.
Automate administration and operational tasks using PowerShell.
Create architecture standards, documentation, and technical roadmaps.
Collaborate with infrastructure, security, networking, and application teams.
Required Skills
8+ years of experience with Active Directory / Windows Server.
Strong experience in AD architecture, domain/forest design, and migrations.
Expertise in Group Policy, DNS, DHCP, AD replication, Kerberos, and LDAP.
Strong knowledge of Microsoft Entra ID/Azure AD and Azure AD Connect.
Hands-on PowerShell scripting and automation experience.
Strong enterprise security and troubleshooting experience.
Excellent communication and architecture documentation skills.
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Active Directory(AD) Administrator
Location: Tampa, FL (Onsite)
Duration: Long Term
Required Skills
- Active Directory / AD DS
- Windows Server 2016/2019/2022
- Group Policy (GPO)
- DNS / DHCP
- PowerShell scripting
- Active Directory replication
- Domain Controllers
- Kerberos / LDAP
- User and Group Administration
- OU and Security Group Management
- Windows authentication and troubleshooting
- Microsoft Entra ID / Azure AD
- Azure AD Connect / Entra Connect
- Hybrid Identity
- Microsoft 365 identity integration
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
Preferred Skills
- Experience with Active Directory security and hardening
- Knowledge of Privileged Access Management (PAM)
- Experience with MFA, SSO, Conditional Access
- Experience with Microsoft Defender / Microsoft security tools
- Knowledge of PKI, certificates, and Windows authentication
- Experience with AD migration/consolidation projects
- Knowledge of Microsoft Identity Manager (MIM) or similar IAM technologies
- Experience supporting large enterprise environments
- Familiarity with ITIL, ServiceNow, and change management processes
- Experience with monitoring and automation tools
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
- 5+ years of hands-on Active Directory administration experience in an enterprise environment.
- Strong experience supporting Windows Server and Microsoft identity infrastructure.
- Excellent troubleshooting, communication, and documentation skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaborate with cross-functional technical teams
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Important: Candidates must be comfortable working onsite in Tampa, FL from Day 1.
Thanks & Best Regards,
Keerthi Reddy
Sr. Recruiter
Mail:keerthi@tekdallas.com

Work arrangement
Yes