Active Directory Engineer

We are seeking an experienced Active Directory and Entra ID Administrator to support and manage enterprise identity and access management solutions. The ideal candidate will have strong experience with Microsoft Active Directory (AD), Microsoft Entra ID (Azure Active Directory), Virtual Directory Services (VDS), user provisioning, authentication, group policy management, and directory synchronization in a hybrid environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Administer and maintain Microsoft Active Directory infrastructure.
• Manage user accounts, security groups, organizational units (OUs), and permissions.
• Support and configure Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD) including Conditional Access, MFA, and identity governance.
• Implement and maintain directory synchronization between on-premises Active Directory and Entra ID.
• Manage Virtual Directory Services (VDS) environments and identity integrations.
• Troubleshoot authentication, authorization, single sign-on (SSO), and access-related issues.
• Configure and maintain Group Policies (GPOs) across enterprise environments.
• Support onboarding, offboarding, and lifecycle management processes.
• Monitor directory services performance, security, and compliance requirements.
• Collaborate with infrastructure, security, and cloud teams on identity-related projects.
• Perform access reviews, audits, and remediation activities.
• Create and maintain documentation for directory services and identity management processes.

Required Skills

• Strong experience with Microsoft Active Directory administration.
• Experience with Microsoft Entra ID (Azure Active Directory).
• Knowledge of Virtual Directory Services (VDS).
• Understanding of LDAP, Kerberos, DNS, DHCP, and authentication protocols.
• Experience with Microsoft 365 identity management.
• PowerShell scripting for automation and administration.
• Experience with Active Directory Federation Services (ADFS) and Single Sign-On (SSO).
• Knowledge of Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) and Conditional Access policies.
• Experience troubleshooting hybrid identity environments.

Skills
Active directory, vds, entra, virtual directory services
Top Skills Details
Active directory,vds,entra,virtual directory services
The goal is for these roles to go full time as long as the candidate impresses the team. Have to have strong soft skills and leadership quality.
Experience Level
Intermediate Leve
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Irving, TX.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $65.00 - $72.00/hr.
Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.
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 Irving,TX.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Sep 4, 2026.

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.

About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services

We're a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We're a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We're strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We're building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.

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

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.