This job posting is for a contingent resource on assignment with Corning Incorporated. This position could provide you with an opportunity to help Corning push the boundaries of technology while enjoying the benefits of working for Magnit. Magnit is a leading, global professional services and technology company and a certified “Great Place to Work” Magnit has been a leader in contingent workforce management since 1991 and work with leading Fortune 500 companies and other large organizations across the world. Job Title: **Active Directory/Azure Analyst** **Position Details:** + **Hybrid, within area of the Corning office locations (Corning, NY 14870; Charlotte, NC 28216).** + **Hours/Work Schedule: Monday thru Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM (EST) - Overtime is not anticipated.** + **Interview Process: 1st round 30 min phone screen, 2nd round 1-hour video panel interview with team.** + **Minimal travel anticipated within the US.** + **Approximately 8-months contract (04/07/2025 - 12/31/2025) with possibility of extension based on demand. Also, possibility of conversion, but not a guarantee.** **SCOPE/PURPOSE OF POSITION:** The Global Directory Services Engineer is a senior technology leader and SME for Global Directory Services, to include on-premises and cloud Active Directory, Microsoft Entra, and related products and utilities which support AD/Entra. This position will function as an enabler across IT Architecture, Engineering, Operations, Security, Strategic partners, Technology vendors and Project management teams to facilitate the successful delivery of complex Corning initiatives and priorities. A core accountability of this position is a strong engineering mindset that focuses on keeping the environment organized, secure, while flexible, while ensuring the time spent on manual tasks is minimized, preferring the implementation of standards-driven automation. Responsibilities include evaluation of the current Corning Active Directory and Entra environments, making recommendations for continuous improvement and alignment with best practices. As a core member of the Corning Multi-Cloud team, this position will be responsible for helping direct and guide the delivery of key priorities across multiple stakeholders, with the assistance of the Project Manager and Technical Support teams. While being predominantly internally focused, this position will require strong communication to bridge between various Infrastructure and Application teams as well as an excellent ability to navigate within a background of relative ambiguity. **ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:** + Design, install, configure, operate Active Directory (AD), Entra, and supporting utilities and products. + Establishes standards, policies & guidelines for Active Directory and Entra in collaboration with service line owner, information security, and technology teams. + Develop, configure, and support Active Directory and Entra solutions that meet business needs and align with Corning technology standards. + Supports IT project start up though technical consultation, charter definition, benefit and analysis, requirements gathering and formal PMO approval. + Partners with all members of project team as a technical lead in the planning, design, coordination and execution of comprehensive, realistic and effective work plans. + Helps promote a consistent vision and strategy throughout the organization. + Builds relationships that foster collaboration and partnerships to drive better strategies, priorities, and service to the customer. + Assists and oversees quality change control according to Corning Change Management, Incident Management, Problem Management and Disaster recovery Methodology. + Mentor members of the infrastructure team on architectural, engineering and operational best practices related to Active Directory. + Communicates design at strategy at all levels of the organization. + Provides escalated support for Business-Critical problems. **EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:** + Bachelor's degree or equivalent from four-year college in computer science or related field, preferred. + High School Diploma or GED minimum required. **WORK EXPERIENCE:** + 7+ years of experience in Active Directory / Windows system administration, with a focus on private cloud and public cloud platforms. + 7+ years’ experience in a production IT environment managing enterprise IT infrastructure, hardware, hosting services and cloud infrastructure. **REQUIRED SKILLS:** + Active Directory Design and Migration experience at an enterprise level (multiple forests and domains, trust relationships). + Active Directory Security Best Practice Implementation (e.g., tiered services, GPOs, Privileged Access Workstations, AD Health Monitoring). + Active Directory Backup / Restore Testing, Ransomware Protection. + In depth knowledge of Active Directory and Windows Servers, including. + Active Directory on Prem. + Azure AD. + ADFS. + M365 Integration. + Multi-factor Authentication. + Windows Server Core. + Leads by Example: Professional, big picture thinker, accountable, committed and well respected by team; can contributes significantly to Mission, Vision and Strategy of the organization; shows strong alignment of work and priorities to vision and strategy. + Inspires Others: Exhibits a wide breath of technical, operational and team leadership skills; excellent command and control; develops strong talent through good situational management skills; possesses a passion for excellence. + Gets it done: Consistently achieves quality results on a timely basis; challenges and pushes his team; high “Say-Do” factor (i.e. delivers on commitments); superior follow through. + Experience engineering, building, and supporting a global active directory environment. + A holistic understanding of IT infrastructure inclusive of server, storage, network, virtualization, database, DR/business recovery and continuity practices, etc. + Understanding of public cloud models (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS) and providers (AWS, Azure) + Demonstrated expertise driving operational improvement and excellence. + Proven ability to influence and interact effectively with peers and IT leaders. + Strong communication and presentation skills. + Strong crisis management. **DESIRED SKILLS:** + Experience with Microsoft AD partitioning and tiering mechanisms, such as Red Forest and Tier 0/1/2, Privileged Access Workstations (PAW), Netwrix Password Policy Enforcer, Quest Recovery Manager. + Manufacturing Experience. + Active Directory in a High Security / Regulated environment. **Pay Transparency:** + This is the pay range that Magnit reasonably expects to pay someone for this position is **$51.91/hour - $69.21/hour** . + Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K (provided minimum eligibility hours are met). QUALIFICATION/ LICENSURE : + **Work Authorization :** Green Card, US Citizen, Other valid work visa + **Preferred years of experience :** 7+ Years + **Travel Required :** 25% or less + **Shift timings:** Hours/Work Schedule: Monday thru Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM (EST) - Overtime is not anticipated. Job LocationCharlotte, North Carolina PayUSD 51.91 - USD 69.21 Per Hour Contract Duration8 month(s) Apply We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, gender, age, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.