Freelance Active Directory Engineer

Saunders Scott European Union
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AI Summary

We seek highly skilled Active Directory Engineers to provide remote support and administration of multiple AD environments. Key responsibilities include maintaining stability, security, and performance. Strong technical skills and experience in AD environments are required.

Key Highlights
Remote support and administration of multiple AD environments
Maintain stability, security, and performance
Strong technical skills and experience required
Key Responsibilities
Administer and maintain Active Directory environments
Manage user, group, and policy settings
Perform AD health checks and troubleshoot performance issues
Technical Skills Required
Active Directory AD architecture domains forests trusts GPO design GPO troubleshooting DNS DHCP authentication mechanisms AD security best practices PowerShell Azure AD / Entra ID AD migrations
Benefits & Perks
100% remote work
Nice to Have
Experience with Azure AD / Entra ID
Experience with AD migrations or hybrid environments
Scripting/automation (PowerShell)

Job Description


Active Directory Engineer (Freelance)

Location: No regional restriction

Language Requirement: Strong English (written and spoken)


Work Model

  • 100% remote
  • Possible on-site presence for project kick-off only


Number of Positions

  • 2 × Active Directory Engineers


Technical Environment

The engineers will support and work across approximately 5–6 Active Directory environments located in:

  • Germany (2 environments)
  • Netherlands (1 environment)
  • Romania (1 environment)
  • USA (1–2 environments)


Role Overview

We are seeking experienced Active Directory Engineers to provide remote support, administration, and optimisation of multiple AD environments. The role focuses on maintaining stability, security, and performance while supporting ongoing improvements and project-based initiatives.


Key Responsibilities

  • Administration and maintenance of Active Directory environments
  • User, group, and policy management (GPOs)
  • AD health checks, troubleshooting, and performance optimisation
  • Support for identity, access, and authentication services
  • Managing AD-related incidents and problem resolution
  • Supporting migrations, upgrades, and consolidation initiatives
  • Collaboration with infrastructure, security, and application teams
  • Documentation of configurations, processes, and changes


Required Skills & Experience

  • Proven experience as an Active Directory Engineer / AD Specialist
  • Strong knowledge of AD architecture, domains, forests, and trusts
  • Experience with GPO design and troubleshooting
  • Solid understanding of DNS, DHCP, and authentication mechanisms
  • Experience with AD security best practices
  • Ability to diagnose and resolve AD-related issues remotely
  • Strong communication skills in English


Nice to Have

  • Experience with Azure AD / Entra ID
  • Experience with AD migrations or hybrid environments
  • Scripting/automation (PowerShell)


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