Directory Services Engineer (Cybersecurity)

Title: Directory Services Engineer (Cybersecurity)
Location: Irving, TX
Duration: Long-term contract
Rate: 60-65hr
Work Requirements: US Citizen, GC Holders or Authorized to Work in the U.S.


We are seeking a Directory Services Engineer to support critical cybersecurity initiatives focused on identity infrastructure security, Tier 0 protection, and resiliency. This role is hands-on and execution-focused, working across Active Directory, Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD), and hybrid identity environments.

The engineer will play a key role in hardening identity systems, identifying attack paths, and implementing remediation actions to reduce enterprise risk.
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Key Responsibilities

Identity Engineering & Operations
• Administer and support Active Directory (AD) and Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD) environments.
• Implement and manage Azure AD Connect / Entra Connect for hybrid identity synchronization.
• Support domain controllers, forests, trusts, and authentication services.
• Execute identity-related changes, configurations, and deployments.
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Security Hardening & Tier 0 Protection
• Implement security controls for Tier 0 assets (AD, Entra ID, domain controllers).
• Perform system hardening in alignment with cybersecurity standards.
• Support initiatives for privileged access restrictions and identity protection.
• Remediate identified security gaps and misconfigurations.
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Attack Path Identification & Remediation
• Analyze and identify identity-based attack paths across on-prem and cloud environments.
• Support remediation efforts to eliminate:
o Privilege escalation paths
o Excessive permissions
o Identity misconfigurations
• Partner with cybersecurity teams to reduce identity attack surface.
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Resiliency & Recovery Support
• Implement and validate Active Directory forest recovery procedures.
• Support backup, restore, and testing activities for identity systems.
• Assist in improving resiliency and recoverability of Tier 0 infrastructure.
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Integration Support
• Assist in integration and configuration of identity with:
o MFA / Conditional Access
o PAM (e.g., CyberArk)
o IGA (e.g., Saviynt)
o Secrets and certificate platforms (e.g., HashiCorp, Keyfactor)
• Support identity governance and access control initiatives.
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Automation & Execution
• Use PowerShell and scripting to automate identity tasks and remediation.
• Execute predefined engineering tasks, runbooks, and operational procedures.
• Document configurations, changes, and implementation steps.

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