Active Directory Analyst
Job in
Houston, Harris County, Texas, 77086, USA
Listed on 2026-06-02
Listing for:
3B Staffing
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-06-02
Job specializations:
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IT/Tech
Cybersecurity, IT Support, Cloud Computing, Systems Administrator
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Houston, TX (On-site)
Contract C2C
Rate: $80-$88/hr
EC:
Enterprise Products
Summary
We are seeking a senior-level Active Directory Analyst (Lead) to manage and optimize enterprise identity and collaboration environments. This role focuses on Active Directory, Azure, Microsoft 365, and Exchange platforms, with an emphasis on designing secure, scalable hybrid cloud solutions. The ideal candidate will bring strong technical expertise along with leadership experience to drive migrations, security initiatives, and infrastructure improvements.
Responsibilities
- Design and maintain scalable architecture for Exchange (On-Prem & Online) environments
- Administer and optimize Active Directory
, ensuring high availability and security - Manage Microsoft 365 suite (Teams, SharePoint, One Drive, Power Platform)
- Lead Exchange migrations (cutover, staged, hybrid) to Exchange Online
- Configure and manage Group Policy Objects (GPOs)
- Collaborate with IAM, Security, and Compliance teams across Azure/AWS
- Manage Azure resources including VMs, networking, storage, and identity services
- Administer collaboration tools like Exchange, Teams, and Intune (MDM)
- Automate workflows using Power Shell, Graph API, and automation tools
- Conduct security audits, risk assessments, and compliance checks
- Provide L3 support and troubleshooting for AD, Azure, and messaging systems
- Maintain technical documentation and system procedures
- Mentor junior team members and lead knowledge-sharing sessions
- 5+ years of experience in Active Directory, Azure, Office 365, GPO, DNS, PKI
- Strong expertise in Exchange Server ) & Exchange Online
- Hands-on experience with Azure AD / Entra & cloud migrations
- Proficiency in Power Shell scripting and automation tools (e.g., Ansible)
- Experience with Microsoft Intune and mobile device management (MDM)
- Knowledge of Power Platform (Power Automate, Power Apps)
- Experience designing hybrid environments and integrations
- Strong understanding of OAuth, SSO, MFA authentication protocols
- Knowledge of Windows Server )
- Experience with SailPoint, Cyber Ark (nice to have)
- Excellent troubleshooting, communication, and leadership skills
- Bachelor's degree in IT, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- Preferred certifications:
- Microsoft Certified:
Azure Administrator Associate - Microsoft 365 Certified
- Microsoft Certified:
- Ability to support 24x7 on-call rotation
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