Active Directory Engineer - 6-month contract - Fully remote
My client is looking for an experienced Active Directory Engineer to support a major infrastructure consolidation programme following a number of business acquisitions.
The organisation is looking for the Active Directory Engineer to consolidate multiple existing business environments into a single, shared Active Directory infrastructure, building a new greenfield environment and transitioning acquired businesses into a modern, hybrid AD model integrated with Microsoft 365 and Azure.
Essential Skills & Experience from the Active Directory Engineer
- Strong, hands-on on-premises Microsoft Active Directory experience.
- Proven experience delivering AD migrations, domain consolidation and/or forest migrations.
- Experience building new Active Directory infrastructure from the ground up.
- Strong Windows Server administration experience, ideally including legacy environments such as Server 2003 and 2012.
- In-depth knowledge of AD domains, forests, trusts, Group Policy, DNS and replication.
- Experience migrating and consolidating multiple business or enterprise environments.
- Understanding of hybrid AD integration with Microsoft 365 and Azure.
- Strong troubleshooting skills across traditional Windows infrastructure.
Key Responsibilities of the Active Directory Engineer
- Build and implement new greenfield on-premises Active Directory infrastructure.
- Lead and deliver Active Directory and domain migrations across multiple acquired business environments.
- Consolidate multiple existing AD domains and forests into a shared enterprise environment.
- Manage migrations from legacy Windows Server environments, including Server 2003 and 2012.
- Configure and manage AD domains, forests, trusts, Group Policy (GPO), DNS and replication.
- Support the transition towards a hybrid Active Directory model integrated with Microsoft 365 and Azure.
- Troubleshoot complex AD, authentication, domain and replication issues throughout migration activities.
- The Active Directory Engineer can work fully remote for the duration of the contract.
Active Directory Engineer in City of London employer: VIQU IT
At VIQU, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters collaboration and innovation. As a Mainframe Developer in Pontefract, you'll enjoy competitive salaries, hybrid working options, and opportunities for professional growth within a supportive team environment, all while contributing to the success of cutting-edge warehouse and distribution operations.
