Windows Server & Active Directory Engineer – Domain Controller Migration and Firewall Management

Posted last week

Worldwide

Summary

We are seeking an experienced Windows Server and Active Directory Engineer to handle domain controller migration, demotion, and retirement, along with firewall management for our enterprise environment. The scope of work includes: Planning and executing Domain Controller migrations and retirement of legacy servers Managing DNS, DHCP, FSMO roles, SYSVOL, replication, and Group Policy Configuring and syncing Azure AD Connect or Microsoft Entra Connect Managing authentication via LDAP, RADIUS, SSL VPN, and SSO Handling file servers, service accounts, failover, replication, backup, and recovery Planning migration from Windows Server 2012 R2 and ensuring minimal downtime Preparing clear technical documentation and change management plans Additionally, experience with WatchGuard, Fortinet, SonicWall, or similar firewalls is helpful for network security management. This is a hands-on role requiring strong expertise in Windows Server administration, Active Directory, and enterprise-grade network security.

  • $500.00

    Fixed-price
  • Intermediate
    Experience Level
  • Remote Job
  • One-time project
    Project Type
Skills and Expertise
Mandatory skills
DNS
DHCP
FSMO
SYSVOL
Slony Replication
Activity on this job
  • Proposals:20 to 50
  • Last viewed by client:last week
  • Hires:
    1
  • Interviewing:
    0
  • Invites sent:
    0
  • Unanswered invites:
    0
About the client
Member since Oct 26, 2025
  • United States
    Parker6:45 AM
  • $12K total spent
    624 hires, 21 active
  • 125 hours
  • Automotive
    Individual client

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