Active Directory Administrator - ONSITE - LOCALS to Columbus, OH

*NOTE: MUST be LOCAL to Columbus, OH

*NOTE: MUST be LOCAL to Columbus, OH

*NOTE: MUST be LOCAL to Columbus, OH

Title: Active Directory Administrator (State client experience MUST)

Location: Columbus, OH (ONSITE)

Duration: 6-12+ months contract

*NOTE: State client experience MUST.

Key Responsibilities:

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the Active Directory domain consolidation efforts, including planning, design, and implementation.
• Assess existing AD environments and develop a comprehensive migration strategy to consolidate multiple domains.
• Execute trust establishment, group policy design, user and object migration, and decommissioning of legacy domains .
• Perform Active Directory health checks , security hardening, and optimization.
• Collaborate with IT, Security, and Infrastructure teams to ensure compliance with security best practices.
• Troubleshoot and resolve AD, DNS, and authentication issues during and after migration.
• Document technical designs, migration steps, and standard operating procedures.
• Provide technical support and training to IT teams on best practices in AD management.
• Ensure minimal disruption to business operations during the transition.

Required Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience in Active Directory administration, migration, and domain consolidation .
• Strong expertise in Windows Server (2016/2019/2022), Group Policy, DNS, DHCP, and authentication protocols (Kerberos, NTLM, SAML, etc.).
• Hands-on experience with ADMT (Active Directory Migration Tool), Quest Migration Manager, or other migration tools .
• Deep understanding of security best practices, access controls, and role-based access management in AD.
• Experience in designing and implementing trust relationships between domains and forests.
• Proficiency in PowerShell scripting for automation and troubleshooting.
• Knowledge of Azure Active Directory (Azure AD), hybrid identity, and cloud-based identity solutions is a plus.
• Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and ability to work in high-pressure environments.
• Excellent communication skills to collaborate with technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Preferred Certifications:

• Microsoft Certified: Windows Server Hybrid Administrator Associate
• Microsoft Certified: Identity and Access Administrator Associate
• Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert (MCSE) in Core Infrastructure (Retired but relevant)