Skill
Active Directory
IT Infrastructure and Networking
Active Directory (AD) is a Microsoft directory service used to manage users, computers, permissions, and resources within a Windows-based network. IT administrators and systems engineers use it to handle authentication, security policies, and centralized management of enterprise networks. It's a foundational skill for IT support, network administration, and cybersecurity roles in organizations using Windows infrastructure.
Active Directory in the job market
Last checked September 12, 2026
- Open roles
- 60
- Employers
- 34
- Median pay
- $139,000
- Disclose pay
- 60%
on Career App right now
hiring for it
from 36 roles
of these roles
Open roles requiring Active Directory (59)
Associate Manager Infrastructure Services
DXC Technology
Charleston, SC
This role manages infrastructure across client environments, requiring hands-on expertise in Windows and Linux systems, Active Directory, AWS, and patching tools, combined with the ability to lead a team and own complex technical projects end-to-end. It suits experienced infrastructure engineers who want to step into a leadership position while staying technically deep.
Listed on DXC Technology’s careers site · Apply there ↗
IT Site Operations Lead
Crane Co.
Cincinnati, OH
Lead IT operations and support for a manufacturing site, managing incident response, compliance, infrastructure resilience, and cross-functional improvement initiatives. This role suits someone with hands-on technical depth who thrives coordinating between IT systems, business users, and corporate standards in a plant or facility environment.
Listed on Crane Co.’s careers site · Apply there ↗
Security Analyst
Citizens Equity First Credit Union
Full-time · Peoria, IL · $39 – $46 / hour
This role evaluates security incidents and investigates vulnerabilities to protect a credit union's systems and member data from threats. It suits security professionals with hands-on experience in monitoring tools and incident response who want to work in a stable financial services environment.
Listed on Citizens Equity First Credit Union’s careers site · Apply there ↗
Senior Identity Specialist - USA Remote
Beckman Coulter
Full-time · USA - Remote · $130,000 – $160,000
Danaher seeks a senior identity and access management specialist to architect and enhance their global identity services infrastructure, working across Microsoft Entra ID, Active Directory, SailPoint, and CyberArk platforms. This role suits experienced IAM professionals who can design complex identity solutions, mentor teams, and align security with organizational strategy in a fully remote environment.
Listed on Beckman Coulter’s careers site · Apply there ↗
Systems Engineer
Auto-Owners Insurance
Full-time · Traverse City, MI
This role supports server infrastructure and applications at an insurance company, involving installation, maintenance, monitoring, and troubleshooting of Windows and Linux systems. It suits someone with IT infrastructure experience who wants hands-on technical work with a structured training program and the option to work from home part-time after an initial in-person training phase.
Listed on Auto-Owners Insurance’s careers site · Apply there ↗
Japan Information Security Office (ISO) Security Engineering Lead
American International Group
Sumida-ku
This role leads security engineering efforts for AIG's enterprise security stack across Japan and the APAC region, managing both on-premise and multi-cloud infrastructure. It suits experienced security architects with deep cloud expertise who want to mentor teams and influence security strategy at a global financial services organization.
Listed on American International Group’s careers site · Apply there ↗
Desktop Engineering Manager II ITS
Andersen Corporation
Oak Park, MN · $111,137 – $172,263
Lead a team of desktop engineers and field operations specialists managing enterprise end-user computing infrastructure, devices, and Microsoft technologies across multiple locations. This role suits IT managers with strong Microsoft platform expertise and proven experience building and mentoring technical teams in large enterprise environments.
Listed on Andersen Corporation’s careers site · Apply there ↗
System Engineer
AeroVironment
Full-time · Jessup, MD · $102,000 – $153,000
A Systems Engineer will maintain and secure complex client/server environments while managing automation, compliance, and infrastructure in a mission-focused defense contracting setting. This role suits experienced engineers comfortable with Windows/Linux administration, networking, containerization, and the security clearance requirements of defense work.
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IT Service Delivery Lead
A-dec
Newberg, OR
This senior technical role leads a dental industry company's IT help desk team, managing escalations, vendor relationships, endpoint lifecycle, and small IT projects while mentoring staff. The position suits experienced IT professionals who excel at both hands-on technical work and coordinating team efforts without formal management authority.
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Lead Infrastructure Engineer (Onsite)
Tyson Foods
Springdale, AR
This senior infrastructure engineering role oversees the design, implementation, and support of the organization's infrastructure systems, including networks, servers, storage, and endpoint management. It suits experienced engineers ready to lead teams, mentor junior staff, and drive strategic infrastructure decisions across cloud and on-premises environments.
Listed on Tyson Foods’s careers site · Apply there ↗
Asked for alongside Active Directory
Measured from the 60 open roles that name Active Directory — not from a curated list.
- Microsoft Azure23 roles38.3%
- PowerShell21 roles35.0%
- Python20 roles33.3%
- Amazon Web Services (AWS)16 roles26.7%
- Microsoft Windows15 roles25.0%
- Linux13 roles21.7%
- Bash (Scripting)12 roles20.0%
- ServiceNow11 roles18.3%
What employers state they pay
Median
$139,000
Middle half
$101,000 – $176,000
From 36 of 60 open roles — the 60% that publish a range, annualized to USD. Only some employers state pay, and the ones that do skew to California and New York, where the law requires it.
Who employers are hiring
- Entry4%
- Mid31%
- Senior56%
- Lead / Staff / Principal2%
- Management4%
- Executive2%
From 48 roles whose posting states a level.
Where Active Directory roles are
Among the 37 of 60 open roles we could place on a map.
Roles that use Active Directory
Employers hiring for Active Directory
34 in total, most open roles first.
- American International Group5 roles
- CCAA5 roles
- Crane Co.4 roles
- LLSEG4 roles
- AAccenture3 roles
- ASAST SpaceMobile3 roles
Related skills
Curated neighbors in the taxonomy, whether or not employers ask for them together.