12 Months+ with option to extend due to performance

Work Location: 100% On-site Monday - Friday.

Key duties and Responsibilities

• Administer and support on-premises Active Directory and Azure Active Directory, including integration and synchronization of hybrid environments.
• Assist with review, cleanup, and redesign of Group Policy Objects (GPOs) to enforce security settings and standardized configurations enterprise wide.
• Troubleshoot GPO-related issues to ensure proper policy application and performance.
• Develop and maintain PowerShell scripts and other automation tools to streamline and standardize administrative tasks.
• Perform user, group, and permissions management, including access control and role-based security enforcement.
• Monitor Active Directory Health and replication, proactively identifying and resolving directory service issues.
• Assist with cleanup of stale or inactive user and computer objects to maintain directory integrity.
• Ensure systems align with organizational IT security policies and adhere to industry standards such as CIS and NIST.
• Implement and monitor access controls, security baselines, and audit logs for compliance and risk management.
• Collaborate closely with Cybersecurity teams to address vulnerabilities, respond to incidents, and improve overall security posture.
• Work with network, server, and help desk teams to support cross-functional infrastructure needs and initiatives.
• Provide Tier 3 escalation support for complex technical issues affecting identity, access, or authentication.

  Required

• 3-5 Years of Experience with Windows Server Administration and Support
• 3-5 Years of Strong Proficiency in Group Policy (GPO) and PowerShell Scripting
• 3-5 Years Hands-on experience with Microsoft Active Directory (On-Prem and Azure AD)

  Preferred

• Experience with Microsoft Intune and Quest KACE for endpoint management, software deployment, and compliance reporting.
• Experience with Linux Server
• General understanding of Hitachi Storage (HNAS/HDI) or similar enterprise SAN/NAS environments.
• Experience with Citrix Presentation Server or Xenapp environments.
• Network Certification - Network Plus or CCNA

Education

• Bachelor's Degree or 5 years of equivalent experience.