A client of ours is looking for an Active Directory Specialist for a 6-month contract. This person ideally will be local to Michigan to come onsite 2x a week in Pontiac. MI. Cannot work Corp to Corp on this role.

Active Directory Specialist

Key Responsibilities:

• Active Directory Management & Modernization:

• Lead efforts to modernize and optimize the Active Directory (AD) to meet the organization's evolving needs.

• Integrate AD with modern identity management platforms such as Entra AD, Okta, and other solutions to support hybrid and cloud environments.

• Plan and implement the modernized AD environment.

• Develop and enforce AD domain security policies, ensuring secure authentication, authorization, and compliance with best practices.

• Conduct AD audits and monitoring to ensure integrity, performance, and security of the AD environment.

• DNS & DHCP Administration:

• Manage and troubleshoot DNS and DHCP services within the organization, ensuring reliability, security, and performance.

• Maintain DNS zones, records, and troubleshooting DNS issues related to AD integration.

• Ensure proper DHCP configuration, including IP address management, scope setup, and failover configurations.

• Work with network and infrastructure teams to maintain DNS/DHCP scalability, redundancy, and performance.

• Collaboration & Support:

• Collaborate with the security and infrastructure teams to develop and enforce identity and access management policies.

• Provide expert-level support to resolve complex issues related to AD, DNS, and DHCP.

• Deliver technical guidance and mentorship to junior staff on AD, DNS, and DHCP best practices.

• Documentation & Best Practices:

• Develop and maintain clear documentation for AD, DNS, and DHCP configurations, procedures, and disaster recovery plans.

• Promote best practices in Active Directory management, including security policies, schema management, and replication strategies.

• Provide recommendations for continuous improvement based on industry trends and emerging technologies.

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Required Skills & Qualifications:

Experience:

• Extensive experience managing and modernizing Active Directory environments (at least 7+ years).

• Proven experience integrating AD with modern identity management solutions such as Entra ID, Okta, or similar platforms.

• Strong experience in DNS and DHCP management within large-scale, complex network environments.

• In-depth understanding of AD infrastructure, Group Policy, Trusts, Replication, Sites, and Organizational Units (OUs).

• Experience migrating and restructuring Domain objects to conform to Best Practices

Technical Skills:

• Expert-level knowledge of Windows Server (2012/2016/2019/2022) and AD-related services.

• Familiarity with cloud-based identity solutions (Entra ID, AWS IAM, etc.).

• Expertise in DNS (including DNSSEC) and DHCP configuration, management, and troubleshooting.

• Experience with PowerShell scripting for automation and reporting within AD/DNS/DHCP.

• Strong understanding of security protocols, Kerberos, LDAP, and AD Certificate Services (ADCS).

Certifications:

• Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect, Microsoft Certified: Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals, or similar certifications are highly desirable.

• ITIL, CISSP, or other related certifications are a plus.

Soft Skills:

• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to think analytically and troubleshoot complex issues.

• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams.

• Proven ability to work in high-pressure situations, providing timely solutions to critical issues.

Skills

Active directory, DNS, DHCP, Active directory administration, Identity access management

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with hybrid cloud and multi-cloud environments.

• Familiarity with automation tools (e.g., Ansible, Terraform) to manage AD infrastructure.

• Knowledge of identity federation, SSO, and Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA).

• Experience with monitoring and performance tuning of AD, DNS, and DHCP.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $50.00 - $58.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • 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

This is a hybrid position in Pontiac,MI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 24, 2025.

About TEKsystems:

We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.