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Marotta Controls, Inc. Active Directory Engineer in Parsippany, New Jersey
Active Directory Engineer
Essential Functions
The Active Directory Engineer is responsible for designing, implementing, and supporting enterprise-level Active Directory Infrastructure, including forests, domain and organization units. This role is also responsible for Managing and supporting Group Policy Objects to enforce security, compliance, and configuration standards and implementing and enforcing security best practices such as least privilege, privileged access management (PAM), and auditing. The ideal candidate will have deep technical expertise, strong troubleshooting skills, and a security-first mindset.
Minimum Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in computer science or equivalent
Must be a US Citizen
Technical solution design and planning experience
Strong knowledge of creating, managing and troubleshooting Group Policy Object
Basic understanding of the project management life cycle
Five to seven years’ hands-on experience administering and hardening Microsoft Active Directory in a multi-forest environment
Experience with Microsoft Entra (Azure AD) and hybrid identity architectures
Experience implementing and supporting Single Sign-On (SSO) technologies (SAML, Kerberos, NTLM)
Experience implementing and administering MFA solutions, including Duo MFA
Experience with identity lifecycle management and access provisioning/deprovisioning
Leverage ADManager Plus tools to automate user provisioning, reporting, delegation, and bulk account management tasks. Experience implementing conditional access and identity security best practices
Strong PowerShell scripting skills for automation and administration
Strong attention to detail
Good problem-solving skills with the ability to think creatively
Excellent written and verbal skills, including ability to clearly articulate technical issues and activities to technical and non-technical staff
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to adapt in a complex and changing environment
Consistently meet expected production, accuracy and quality standards as set by management
Must be team oriented with the ability to work independently
Additional Desired Qualifications
Experience administering Microsoft 365 (user, license, and service administration)
Experience with Privileged Access Management (PAM/PIM) solutions
Familiarity with Zero Trust security principles and architecture
Experience integrating SaaS and enterprise applications with Microsoft Entra ID
Familiarity with NIST 800-171 and CMMC requirements as they relate to identity and access management
Experience supporting audits or compliance assessments (e.g., CMMC, NIST, ISO, SOC)
Experience with directory synchronization tools (e.g., Entra Connect / Azure AD Connect)
Relevant certifications (e.g., Microsoft Identity, Azure Security Engineer, CISSP, CMMC-related certifications)
Responsibilities
Design, implement, and maintain Active Directory (AD) services in a multi-forest, multi-domain environment
Administer and optimize Microsoft Entra (Azure AD), including hybrid identity integrations
Implement and support Single Sign-On (SSO) solutions for cloud and on-premises applications
Manage identity lifecycle processes (joiner, mover, leaver) using tools such as ADManager
Configure and maintain authentication methods including MFA, conditional access, and federation
Ensure secure access controls through role-based access control (RBAC) and least privilege principles
Support identity architectures and configurations aligned with NIST 800-171 and CMMC security controls
Monitor and troubleshoot identity-related issues across on-prem and cloud platforms
Collaborate with security, infrastructure, and application teams to integrate identity services
Assist with audits, compliance assessments, and evidence collection related to identity and access controls
Develop and maintain technical documentation, standards, and operational procedures
Participate in identity modernization initiatives and continuous improvement efforts
Work Environment:
This job interacts both in a professional office environment and a manufacturing/machine shop environment. This role uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines, as well as environments inclusive of the appropriate eye, hearing and foot protection (as required).
Night and weekend work could be required, as job duties demand.
No travel is expected for this position
Physical Requirements:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to see, talk, and hear
The employee is frequently required to reach and lift with hands and arms, and to use hands to finger, handle or feel
The employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, bend, turn, etc., and move about the facility
The employee may be required to lift, push, pull and/or move items weighing up to 25 pounds
This position is at our Parsippany NJ office location.
The salary range is $108k - $130k/year
Many of our contracts require proof that you are a U.S. citizen and/or that an export license has been obtained for employees who are citizens of certain countries. Your employment, both initially and continually thereafter, is conditioned on production of such proof of citizenship and/or any export license that may be required to comply with any and all applicable laws, regulations, or executive orders, or required by Federal, State, or local government contracts.
We offer a highly competitive compensation package for this outstanding position plus a quarterly bonus along with a full range of top quality benefits and employee services including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, life and disability income insurance programs, 401k retirement plans with company match, generous tuition aid program, paid vacation, sick and personal days, paid holidays and flexible work hours with compressed work week options. We recognize and reward our employee's accomplishments and host several employee engagement events per quarter.
If you are looking to grow or accelerate your career and be part of a best in class organization while enjoying a work-life balance, please visit our website at www.marotta.com to learn more about us and to apply. Check out all our openings at https://marotta.com/job-openings/
We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity employer M/F/IWD/Veterans
VETERANS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY
No agencies, please.