Active Directory Engineer/SME

Immediate need for a talented Active Directory Engineer/SME. This is a 06+months contract opportunity with long-term potential and is located in Chicago, IL (Hybrid). Please review the job description below and contact me ASAP if you are interested.Job ID:25-64726 Pay Range: $60 - $65/hour. Employee benefits include, but are not limited to, health insurance (medical, dental, vision), 401(k) plan, and paid sick leave (depending on work location). Key Responsibilities:Analyze and consolidate Group Policy Objects (GPOs) to streamline management and improve security.Audit and remediate AD Access Control Lists (ACLs), ensuring compliance with least privilege principles.Design and implement an optimized Organizational Unit (OU) structure for computer accounts.Provide support for Windows and RHEL servers, ensuring system stability and performance.Monitor and troubleshoot issues within SolarWinds to maintain infrastructure visibility and respond to alerts.Utilize Ansible Automation Platform to manage and deploy system configurations efficiently.Assist with Rubrik backup and recovery operations, ensuring data protection best practices.Create detailed technical documentation covering AD improvements, automation workflows, and operational procedures.Provide knowledge transfer to internal IT teams to ensure ongoing maintainability.Key Requirements and Technology Experience:Key Skills:Azure,Privileged Access Management (PAM),GPO management.7+ years of hands-on experience with Active Directory administration and engineering in enterprise environments.Expert knowledge of GPO management, including troubleshooting, migration, and consolidation strategies.Strong experience with Active Directory security principles, including ACL audits and RBAC implementation.Hands-on experience designing and implementing efficient OU structures for large organizations.Proficiency with Windows Server (2016/2019/2022) and RHEL server administration.Experience supporting SolarWinds monitoring, Ansible Automation Platform, and Rubrik backup solutions.Strong understanding of IT security best practices, compliance frameworks (NIST, CIS, etc.), and audit requirements related to Active Directory.Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work independently with minimal supervision.Effective communication and documentation skills to collaborate with stakeholders and IT teams.Experience with Azure Active Directory (Entra ID) and hybrid identity management.Knowledge of Privileged Access Management (PAM) solutions and AD tiering models.Familiarity with Microsoft Defender for Identity and security monitoring tools.Previous experience in a consulting role or executing large-scale AD transformation projects.Our client is a leading Banking Industry, and we are currently interviewing to fill this and other similar contract positions. If you are interested in this position, please apply online for immediate consideration.Pyramid Consulting, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, colour, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.By applying to our jobs you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from Pyramid Consulting, Inc. and its affiliates, and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy here.