Active Directory Engineer

DescriptionKforce's client, a Fortune 100 organization in Houston, TX, is seeking a senior Active Directory Engineer to support a large-scale identity modernization and Active Directory transformation initiative. This role is focused on architecture, design, and migration strategy within complex enterprise environments, not day-to-day operational support. The ideal candidate has experience designing and implementing Active Directory solutions for large-scale, multi-forest environments and can provide technical leadership on identity modernization, AD migrations, trust relationships, authentication services, and M&A integrations.Responsibilities:* Architect and design Active Directory solutions for enterprise modernization initiatives* Lead AD migration, forest consolidation, and identity integration efforts* Design and implement trusts, authentication solutions, and hybrid identity architectures* Support mergers, acquisitions, and enterprise-wide identity consolidation projects* Partner with infrastructure, security, and application teams to modernize legacy environments* Provide best practices and strategic guidance around AD architecture and governanceRequirements* 8+ years of Active Directory engineering and architecture experience* Expertise in AD design, authentication, LDAP, Kerberos, trusts, and SIDHistory* Experience with multi-forest environments, Entra ID (Azure AD), and hybrid identity* Hands-on experience leading enterprise AD migrations and modernization initiatives* Strong understanding of application authentication and identity integration patterns* Experience in Fortune 500 or large enterprise environments (10,000+ users) preferred* PowerShell, Quest migration tools, SailPoint, and PKI experience are a plusJob TypeContractCompensation60 - $70