Active Directory Admin
Chicago, US
Job Type
: ContractWork location
: OnsiteSalary
: $65 / HourlyDescription
We are seeking a skilled IT Systems Administrator to design, implement, and maintain our hybrid IT infrastructure in a greenfield environment. The ideal candidate will have expertise in Active Directory (AD), Palo Alto firewalls, Meraki networking, Office 365 administration, and enterprise ERP/WMS systems within the automotive industry. This role requires a proactive professional who can ensure system reliability, security, and scalability while supporting business operations.
Responsibilities
- Design & deploy a hybrid Active Directory (AD) infrastructure from scratch in a greenfield environment, ensuring seamless integration with cloud and on-premises systems.
- Administer and secure network infrastructure, including Palo Alto firewalls, Meraki switches/Wi-Fi, and VPN configurations.
- Manage Office 365 environment, including Exchange Online, SharePoint, Teams, and Azure AD.
- Support and optimize enterprise ERP/WMS systems specific to the automotive industry, ensuring high availability and performance.
- Monitor system health, perform troubleshooting, and resolve issues related to servers, storage, and network devices.
- Implement cybersecurity best practices, including patch management, vulnerability assessments, and compliance auditing.
- Automate routine tasks using PowerShell, Python, or other scripting tools.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align IT systems with business needs.
- Provide Tier 2/3 support and mentor junior IT staff.