Active Directory Engineer
- Determine the vision and set direction for tactical and strategic server architecture for the client’s Enterprise Active Directory infrastructure.
- Plan, design, install, document and administrate sever applications and hardware
- Primary technical troubleshooter on complex server hardware and application issues
- Liaison with 3rd party disaster recovery solution providers for AD recovery
- Support central and remote server performance and availability
- Maintain server security architecture and access control
- Develop and maintain documentation of enterprise server topology and system configurations
- Execute server maintenance (e.g. system log, backup schedules, user accounts, etc.).
- Support end users as required to provide a positive user experience.
- Coordinate testing, rollout, and application of ongoing software patches/upgrades for servers and desktop systems
- Collaborate with staff located at remote facilities to help ensure consistency in technical deployment and continuity of service for off-site based technologies
- Identify ongoing cost optimization, performance enhancement and growth strategies
- Assist in budget preparation, cost analysis and long-range planning including proactively assessing server infrastructure needs and providing recommendations
Experience:
- Experience in an Enterprise technical System Administration role focusing on Microsoft Active Directory and identity management solutions
- Direct experience designing, deploying, and maintaining a highly available AD server environment
- Experience designing cluster and load balanced server environments
- Experience working with a managed services technology provider.
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree required.
Location: West Suburbs. Duration: Permanent
