Senior Active Directory SME Architect / Hybrid / Allen, TX/ Austin, TX/ Costa Mesa, CA

We are seeking a Senior Active Directory SME Architect for a full-time consulting role with a global enterprise company. This position is hybrid in, Allen, TX, Austin TX and Costa Mesa, CA and requires expertise in Active Directory, Azure, O365, PowerShell scripting, and Windows Server administration. If you have a background in large-scale enterprise environments and thrive in complex AD discovery and infrastructure projects, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Join a team of industry-leading experts working on high-impact Active Directory projects. This role offers the chance to work on enterprise-scale AD infrastructure, automation, and cloud services while collaborating with multiple business units and project managers. If you enjoy solving complex AD challenges, refining security policies, and leading automation efforts, this position offers exceptional professional growth and exposure to cutting-edge technologies.


Required Skills & Experience

• 10+ years of expertise in Active Directory, Azure, O365, PKI, DNS, and Group Policy administration
• Extensive PowerShell scripting experience (automation and system administration)
• Strong background in Windows Server administration (2012, 2016, 2019, 2022)
• Experience designing and maintaining AD Trusts, Group Policies, Replication, Global Catalog, and PKI
• Ability to perform Active Directory discovery, infrastructure analysis, and dependency mapping
• Experience with system automation and scripting for process improvements
• Strong communication skills to translate technical issues for non-technical stakeholders)

Desired Skills & Experience

• Consulting background is highly preferred
• Experience working with large enterprise environments
• Knowledge of client/server network protocols
• Ability to refine requirements, create technical design specifications, and document solutions
• Strong decision-making and time management skills

What You Will Be Doing
Tech Breakdown

• 40% Active Directory Infrastructure Design & Maintenance
• 30% PowerShell Scripting & Automation
• 20% Azure, O365, and Cloud Service Administration
• 10% Windows Server Administration & Performance Monitoring

Daily Responsibilities

• 60% Hands-on Active Directory administration, automation, and troubleshooting
• 25% Collaborating with project managers and business units
• 15% Documentation, reporting, and refining security policies

The Offer

• Bonus OR Commission eligible

You will receive the following benefits:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Vacation Time
• Stock Options

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the US on a full-time basis now and in the future.