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Insight Global · 3 weeks ago

Active Directory Specialist

Insight Global is a staffing company seeking a highly skilled Active Directory Consultant with strong Microsoft Entra ID expertise. The role involves assessing the client's current on-premises AD environment, designing a modern hybrid identity architecture, and implementing a secure, scalable solution integrated with Microsoft Entra ID while managing project timelines and stakeholder communication.

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Hiring Manager
Brett Barbeck
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Responsibilities

Review current AD forest, domains, OU structure, security groups, GPOs, and Entra ID configuration
Identify objects and configurations to migrate, rebuild, or decommission
Document findings in an Assessment Report
Develop High-Level Design (HLD) and Low-Level Design (LLD) documents for: Hybrid identity architecture (AD + Entra ID), OU hierarchy, naming conventions, delegation models, GPO framework and security baselines, DNS and ADFS configurations, Conditional Access and MFA policies in Entra ID
Create a Migration Strategy and timeline aligned with business requirements
Conduct stakeholder interviews and workshops
Execute migration of users, groups, computers, and policies
Configure DNS, ADFS, and Entra ID integration (SSO, federation, synchronization)
Implement Conditional Access, MFA, and identity governance in Entra ID
Apply administrative tiering and backup strategies
Conduct functional and performance testing for AD and Entra ID integration
Deliver a Testing and Validation Report

Qualification

Active DirectoryMicrosoft Entra IDHybrid identity architectureGPO frameworkDNS configurationADFS configurationConditional AccessMFA implementationStakeholder communicationChange ManagementProject Management

Required

Review current AD forest, domains, OU structure, security groups, GPOs, and Entra ID configuration
Identify objects and configurations to migrate, rebuild, or decommission
Document findings in an Assessment Report
Develop High-Level Design (HLD) and Low-Level Design (LLD) documents for Hybrid identity architecture (AD + Entra ID)
Develop OU hierarchy, naming conventions, delegation models
Develop GPO framework and security baselines
Develop DNS and ADFS configurations
Develop Conditional Access and MFA policies in Entra ID
Create a Migration Strategy and timeline aligned with business requirements
Conduct stakeholder interviews and workshops
Execute migration of users, groups, computers, and policies
Configure DNS, ADFS, and Entra ID integration (SSO, federation, synchronization)
Implement Conditional Access, MFA, and identity governance in Entra ID
Apply administrative tiering and backup strategies
Conduct functional and performance testing for AD and Entra ID integration
Deliver a Testing and Validation Report
Own the Communication & Change Management Plan
Manage stakeholder workshops, status reporting, risk/issue management, milestone sign-offs, and overall schedule/budget control

Preferred

Strong Microsoft Entra ID (formerly Azure AD) expertise
Experience in leading technical execution and managing project timelines

Company

Insight Global

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Insight Global provides top talent and staffing solutions that help job seekers find careers in healthcare, finance, IT, and government.

H1B Sponsorship

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2025 (281)
2024 (164)
2023 (75)
2022 (17)
2021 (3)
2020 (2)

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
unknown
2010-07-01Acquired

Leadership Team

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Jared Streppa
President Of Company’s Technology Division
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