Principal Systems Engineer - Hybrid Cloud / Active Directory (Remote Contract)

100% Remote

6 Month Contract

$70-75/hr on W2

• NO C2C*
• MUST WORK ON W2*
  
  

Principal Systems Engineer - Hybrid Cloud / Active Directory

Our global retail client is expanding their infrastructure team during a major

acquisition and divestiture. They're seeking a Principal Systems Engineer with

deep expertise in Active Directory, Entra ID, Azure hybrid-cloud services, and

enterprise datacenter engineering. This is a hands-on SME role supporting a

large, segmented, multi-forest environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Engineer, design, and administer Active Directory, Entra ID, DNS/DHCP, PKI, ADFS, MFA, and hybrid identity services.
• Support and optimize a global hybrid-cloud datacenter spanning Azure and on-prem environments.
• Lead technical design sessions, architecture reviews, documentation, and standards development.
• Oversee configuration, patching, upgrades, system refreshes, and lifecycle management (N-1).
• Troubleshoot complex infrastructure issues across distributed global environments.
• Integrate on-prem systems with Azure SaaS platforms.
• Collaborate with Infrastructure, Security, Network, and Application teams; interface with vendors.
• Provide mentorship and technical leadership across engineering teams.
  
  

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Core Technical Requirements

• 5+ years Active Directory engineering in large enterprise environments; 2+ years Azure AD/Entra ID.
• Strong experience with DNS/DHCP, PKI, PAM/HSM/Key Vault, and hybrid identity.
• PowerShell scripting and automation.
• Azure cloud services, Windows Server (2012-2022), Office 365, Exchange Online.
• Datacenter virtualization: Hyper-V, Nutanix AHV, Azure Stack.
• Linux (SUSE/RHEL) experience preferred.
• Backup/DR technologies: Commvault, Azure Site Recovery, SAN storage (Cisco MDS, Dell/EMC PowerMax).
• Familiarity with DevOps tools (Azure DevOps, Git, Puppet, Chef, Ansible Tower).
• ITIL experience preferred.
  
  

Soft Skills

• Strong communication and cross-team collaboration.
• Ability to lead design workshops and guide technical direction.
• Self-driven, proactive, and comfortable operating with minimal supervision.
• Strategic thinker with strong problem-solving skills
  
  

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Greensboro, NC.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $55.00 - $75.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

Medical, dental & vision

Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital

401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available

Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)

Short and long-term disability

Health Spending Account (HSA)

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully remote position.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on May 22, 2026.

About TEKsystems

We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

About TEKsystems And TEKsystems Global Services

We're a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We're a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We're strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We're building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.