Windows & Active Directory Engineer

Windows & Active Directory Engineer The Senior Windows & Active Directory Engineer leads enterprise‑scale directory services and Windows Server infrastructure with a focus on standardization, security, modernization, and operational resilience. This role is central to mergers, acquisitions, and consolidation initiatives, ensuring seamless integration of acquired environments and driving a unified, scalable identity and infrastructure strategy across the organization. Key Responsibilities Lead engineering, architecture, and operational oversight of enterprise Microsoft Windows Server and Active Directory services. Drive domain, forest, and Group Policy standardization to strengthen security, scalability, and administrative efficiency. Maintain and enhance the security posture of Windows and AD environments through configuration hardening, patching, access control improvements, and vulnerability remediation using tools such as CrowdStrike, Qualys, and Microsoft Defender. Support M&A, divestiture, and consolidation efforts, including assessment, migration planning, and integration of acquired environments. Apply AI, automation, and PowerShell to improve operational efficiency, accelerate troubleshooting, and enhance reporting and decision‑making. Define, track, and report KPI metrics related to service health, performance, compliance, and continuous improvement. Collaborate across infrastructure, networking, security, and application teams to deliver stable, compliant, business‑aligned solutions. Develop and maintain standards, automation, documentation, and operational processes that reduce risk and improve reliability. Required Qualifications 10+ years of enterprise experience with Microsoft Windows Server and Active Directory engineering and administration. Deep expertise in domains, forests, trusts, DNS, Group Policy, replication, and directory security. Proven experience supporting M&A integration, domain/forest consolidation, and legacy environment rationalization. Strong proficiency in PowerShell automation and modern hybrid identity technologies. Excellent leadership, communication, and cross‑functional collaboration skills in complex enterprise environments. Preferred Qualifications Experience with Azure AD / Entra ID, identity governance, and conditional access. Familiarity with Zero Trust principles and enterprise security frameworks. Background in infrastructure modernization, cloud migration, or automation at scale. Who we are:  Mold-Masters (www.moldmasters.com) is a leading global supplier of hot runners, controllers, auxiliary injection and co-injection systems. We design, manufacture, distribute, sell and service highly engineered and customized plastic processing equipment that caters to every market. Mold-Masters is a business unit of Hillenbrand.