IT Security Specialist

Active Directory Subject Matter Expert

Genesis10 is currently seeking an Active Directory Subject Matter Expert for a contract position with a global financial institution located in Charlotte, NC, Plano, TX, and Pennington, NJ. This is a 12+ month contract opportunity.

The Active Directory Infrastructure Operations (ADIO) team is seeking a highly skilled Active Directory (AD) Subject Matter Expert (SME) to install and maintain a large-scale corporate AD backup and restore environment. This role requires deep expertise in AD authentication services and infrastructure, with a focus on backup and restoral functionality. The ideal candidate will be responsible for installing Hyper-V, clustering, Cohesity, and Quest Recovery Manager for Active Directory applications.

Responsibilities:

• Diagnose and resolve issues related to the AD backup and restore environment
• Manage AD-related infrastructure
• Create a backup and restoral infrastructure
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure smooth implementation
• May be required to work weeknights and weekends on an as needed basis

Requirements:

• 5+ years of hands-on experience supporting Active Directory authentication services in large-scale enterprise environments
• Working knowledge of Quest Recovery Manager for Active Directory
• Working knowledge of Cohesity Data Protect and Helios (on-prem)
• Engineer level experience with data protection technologies
• Deep understanding of Active Directory infrastructure
• Strong documentation skills (design, procedural, requirements, etc.)
• Hands-on experience with PowerShell to automate administrative tasks and resolve complex issues
• Deep understanding of Windows Server 2019/2022 (GUI and Core)
• Understanding of immutable storage
• Working knowledge of core network components (subnetting, networking, VLANs, etc.)
• Top-tier critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work in a service-oriented team environment
• Ability to articulate to a wide audience through written and verbal communications
• Virtualization (with Hyper-V) and virtualized Domain Controllers
• Proficiency in AD troubleshooting tools such as DCDiag, Netdiag, Repadmin, and DFRSdiag
• Experience with AD Domain Name System (ADDNS), Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), and Distributed File System (Client)
• Knowledge of enterprise storage, network infrastructure, and virtualization technologies (SCVMM/Hyper-V, VMware)
• Strong understanding of security best practices, including Kerberos authentication, NTLM, AD Federation Services (ADFS), and multi-factor authentication (MFA)
• Familiarity with ITIL processes, including incident, change, and problem management

Desired skills:

• Experience building and supporting server platforms in an enterprise environment
• Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM) experience
• Familiarity with Active Directory Certificate Services (ADCS) and Public Key Infrastructure (PKI)
• Exposure to backup or data protection platforms (e.g., Cohesity or similar tools)
• Familiarity with cyber recovery or disaster recovery concepts
• Introductory experience with PowerShell or scripted administration

Pay range: $65.80 - $73.80 per hour

Only candidates available and ready to work directly as Genesis10 employees will be considered for this position. If you have the described qualifications and are interested in this exciting opportunity, please apply!