The RoleThe ideal candidate has hands-on experience leading Active Directory cleanup and restructuring, with strong expertise in Windows Server across on-premises and Azure. This role requires enforcing standards, driving remediation, and operating effectively in M&A-driven environments while working independently and collaborating across teams.
Responsibilities:- Active Directory & Identity Ownership
- Own AD architecture, health, and strategy across multiple domains
- Lead AD cleanup/restructuring (OU design, GPOs, lifecycle)
- Manage identity and access (service accounts, groups, Entra ID governance)
- Enforce standards for naming, access, group design, and least-privilege
- Server & Infrastructure Management
- Build, administer, and maintain Windows Server environments (on-prem and Azure)
- Manage physical/virtual infrastructure (VMware, Hyper-V, Azure, Scale) and lifecycle and lifecycle
- Support modernization efforts, including migration to hybrid/cloud environments
- Patching, Configuration & Operations
- Own server patching (NinjaOne); partner with IT Operations team on endpoint patching (Intune)
- Maintain consistent configuration management (GPOs, baselines, policies) across environments
- Develop PowerShell automation to improve efficiency and consistency
- Backup & Resilience
- Own backup strategy and systems; ensure regular recovery testing for disaster recovery readiness
- Security & Remediation
- Lead remediation of findings from audits, vulnerability scans, and penetration tests
- Implement and maintain infrastructure security and hardening standards
- Administer and maintain security platforms (e.g., CrowdStrike, Defender) in coordination with eSentire (SOC-as-a-Service)
- Collaboration
- Partner across IT Infrastructure, Operations, Applications, and Development teams
- Work with business stakeholders to understand needs and communicate impacts
- Operate independently while aligning with IT priorities and standards
Requirements and Skills:- 5+ years of hands-on experience administering Windows infrastructure and Active Directory environments
- Proven experience owning and redesigning Active Directory environments (not just supporting them)
- Demonstrated success in:
- Active Directory cleanup, consolidation, or restructuring initiatives
- GPO design and standardization at scale
- Managing multi-domain and/or M&A-driven environments
- Strong expertise in:
- Active Directory (DNS, GPO, replication, trusts)
- Identity & Access Management principles
- PowerShell automation
- Experience with:
- Leading security remediation efforts from audits or penetration tests
- Hybrid identity (Entra ID / Azure AD Connect) and hybrid-joined environments
- Infrastructure patching and configuration management
- Backup and disaster recovery planning and validation
- Core competencies:
- Ability to manage projects and priorities independently without constant supervision
- Solid understanding of networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VPNs, VLANs, segmentation)
- Able to collaborate effectively within a distributed IT team
Compensation and Benefits:- 10 Paid Holidays
- Flexible Time Off
- 401(k) with Company Match
- Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- HSA and FSA
- Disability & Occupational Accident Insurance
- Company-Paid Life Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Career development through world-class training programs
