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Active Directory Engineer

TEKsystems
$75.00 - $85.00 / hr
life insurance, sick time, 401(k), retirement plan
United States, Texas, Houston
Feb 12, 2026
We're looking for an Experienced Active Directory Engineer to support and modernize our large, 20yearold onpremises AD environment. This role focuses on domain operations, migrations, troubleshooting, and hybrid identity integration with Entra ID. You'll work onsite in Houston as part of our Cloud Infrastructure team, driving technical decisions and supporting highimpact enterprise initiatives. What You'll Do * Manage and optimize onprem Active Directory domains, forests, sites, services, and GPOs. * Lead large-scale domain migrations, including 35,000+ workstations and legacy M&A domains. * Support hybrid identity using Azure AD Connect, SSO, Conditional Access, and Entra ID integrations. * Troubleshoot complex AD issues (replication, DNS, PKI, schema, Kerberos, SYSVOL/DFSR). * Create documentation, automation, and PowerShell scripts for monitoring, health, and compliance. * Partner with security, networking, and application teams to reduce risk and ensure smooth migrations. * Contribute to planning and roadmaps for domain consolidation and hybrid expansion. What You Bring * 8+ years of handson AD experience in multidomain/forest environments. * Skilled in domain migrations (ADMT, Quest, PowerShell). * Deep troubleshooting skills across replication, DNS, GPO, PKI, and legacy environments. * 3+ years in a lead engineering role. * Experience with hybrid identity (Entra ID, Azure AD Connect, SSO, PTA). * Strong PowerShell and AD security knowledge. Preferred * Microsoft identity-related certifications. * Experience with Windows Server 2016+, Azure, Intune, or tools like SolarWinds/ManageEngine. * ITSM experience (ServiceNow) and familiarity with Agile. * M&A integrations. Why Join Us * Competitive salary and benefits. * Growth opportunities, including leadership pathways. * Highimpact work on enterprise modernization initiatives. * Onsite role in Houston with flexible options. Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract position based out of Houston, TX. Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $75.00 - $85.00/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 TypeThis is a hybrid position in Houston,TX. Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Feb 25, 2026. h4>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.