AD Engineer

Top Skills' Details AD expertise - 5 years working on hardening, consolidation, and tiering projects Windows engineering Powershell for automation Overview We are seeking an Active Directory Engineer to support a critical Active Directory (AD) Hardening and Consolidation initiative. This project is focused on improving security posture, reducing cross-site risk, and implementing best practices across a complex, multi-site environment. This individual will play a key role in design, validation, and implementation of AD enhancements, working closely with teams across IT to ensure minimal business impact. Key Responsibilities Lead and contribute to Active Directory hardening and tiering initiatives Design and implement security best practices across AD, including: AD tiering strategy Privileged access controls Group Policy (GPO) design, cleanup, and enforcement Support AD consolidation and infrastructure changes across ~90 distributed sites Perform impact analysis, testing, and validation prior to rollout of changes Partner with application owners and business stakeholders to ensure: Awareness of AD changes Proper testing and minimal disruption Assist in server builds, domain controller updates, and decommissioning legacy components Work cross-functionally with network teams to validate dependencies (e.g., redundancy, connectivity) Evaluate and integrate Privileged Access Management (PAM) controls Manage and optimize: Service accounts Authentication flows and dependencies Develop automation using PowerShell scripting to support implementation and standardization Document architecture, processes, and security improvements Qualifications 7+ years of experience in Active Directory engineering/administration Deep experience with: AD solution design and deployment AD hardening and security best practices Domain services, replication, and multi-site environments Hands‑on experience with: AD tiering models (Tier 0 / Tier 1 / Tier 2 concepts) Group Policy Management (GPOs) Windows Server administration Strong scripting experience with PowerShell Experience supporting or implementing: Privileged access controls / PAM integrations Service account management and security Knowledge of DNS, authentication protocols, and AD dependencies Strong collaboration skills and ability to work across technical and business teams Expertise lending to a solutions-oriented approach; not a task-driven role Job Type & Location Contract position based out of Chicago, IL. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $10.00 - $70.00/hr. Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre‑tax and Roth post‑tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long‑term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type Fully onsite position in Chicago, IL. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Jun 25, 2026. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. #J-18808-Ljbffr TEKsystems