Engineer (Directory Services)

Job Summary
Our client, a leading airline, is seeking an Engineer (Directory Services) to join their cybersecurity team. This hands-on role focuses on securing enterprise identity infrastructure across Active Directory and Microsoft Entra ID environments. The engineer will support identity security initiatives, Tier 0 protection, attack path remediation, and resiliency efforts while partnering with cross-functional cybersecurity teams to reduce enterprise risk.

Contract Details:

• Contract: 4 months (08/03/2026 – 12/31/2026) 
• Location: Fort Worth, TX 
• Schedule: Hybrid – onsite three days per week 

Core Responsibilities

• Administer and support Active Directory and Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD) environments, including hybrid identity synchronization using Azure AD Connect
• Implement security hardening initiatives for Tier 0 assets, including domain controllers, Active Directory, and Microsoft Entra ID
• Analyze identity attack paths and remediate privilege escalation risks, excessive permissions, and identity misconfigurations
• Support Active Directory forest recovery, backup, restore, resiliency testing, and disaster recovery initiatives
• Integrate identity platforms with MFA, Conditional Access, Privileged Access Management (PAM), Identity Governance and Administration (IGA), and secrets management solutions
• Automate identity administration and remediation tasks using PowerShell while documenting configurations, runbooks, and implementation procedures
• Collaborate with cybersecurity teams to improve identity security posture, reduce attack surface, and support enterprise security initiatives

Required Skills/Experience (Must-Haves)

• 3+ years of hands-on experience administering and engineering Active Directory environments
• Experience supporting Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD) and hybrid identity environments using Azure AD Connect
• Experience implementing Active Directory security hardening and identity security best practices
• Knowledge of identity attack techniques, including privilege escalation, lateral movement, and attack path remediation
• Strong understanding of Tier 0 security concepts and identity as a control plane
• Working knowledge of authentication protocols such as Kerberos, NTLM, SAML, and OAuth
• Experience automating administrative tasks using PowerShell scripting

Preferred Skills/Experience (Nice-to-Haves)

• Experience with Privileged Access Management (PAM) solutions such as CyberArk
• Experience with Identity Governance and Administration (IGA) platforms such as Saviynt
• Familiarity with Ping Identity or other federation technologies
• Experience with HashiCorp Vault, Keyfactor, PKI, or certificate management environments
• Experience supporting Active Directory forest recovery exercises
• Familiarity with Zero Trust security principles
• Experience working within enterprise cybersecurity programs

Key Competencies & Behaviors

• Strong execution and delivery mindset with the ability to drive technical initiatives
• Security-focused approach with an emphasis on resiliency and risk reduction
• Ability to identify, analyze, and remediate identity security risks
• Effective collaboration within cross-functional cybersecurity and infrastructure teams
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, project-driven contract environment

Work Environment

• Location: Fort Worth, TX 
• Work Arrangement: Hybrid (onsite three days per week) 

Compensation & Benefits

• Pay Range: The approximate pay range for this position is up to $65.00 per hour. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate. Final compensation may vary based on factors including but not limited to background, knowledge, skills, and location. We comply with local wage minimums. 
• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance Plans 
• Employee-Owned Profit Sharing (ESOP) 
• 401(k) offered 

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