Directory and Endpoint Consultant

The Ohio State University • Columbus, OH

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Directory and Endpoint Consultant provides architectural leadership for Active Directory, Entra ID, Configuration Manager, and Intune across a multi‑OS, multi‑domain environment. The role is part of the university’s transition to One Active Directory, including planning and executing partner migrations and supporting coexistence with legacy environments. It drives automation, documentation, and modernization efforts—especially hybrid Azure AD client adoption—while serving as a subject matter expert across departments. Primary duty is to the One Active Directory project, with additional limited duties to include escalation support, on‑call coverage, and participation in projects and university security processes.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience in Information Technology.
• Minimum 6 years of experience designing and implementing Active Directory & Azure/Entra ID.
• Minimum 6 years of experience in advanced management of Microsoft Configuration Manager in a co-managed environment with Intune in an enterprise environment.
• Understanding of Access control and privilege account management fundamentals.
• Familiarity with Windows (10+ and Server 2012R2+).
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office.
• Familiarity with Advanced PowerShell scripting.
• Familiarity with Domain Name System.
• Familiarity with Active Directory Federation Services.
• Familiarity with Certificate services.
• Advanced problem solving and troubleshooting skills and experience.
• Excellent customer service and customer-facing skills.
• Solid communication, presentation, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work with a diverse group of people with varying backgrounds and levels of knowledge.

Nice To Haves

• 8-12 years of related experience.
• Expert level Microsoft Configuration Manager.
• Knowledge of Intune.
• Knowledge of multi factor concepts.
• Knowledge of firewall administration.
• Knowledge of server administration.
• Knowledge of privileged access management.
• Knowledge of user life cycle management.
• Computer experience using Microsoft Office and Visio or a similar suite of applications.
• Passion for continually learning and working with new technology.

Responsibilities

• Provides architectural leadership for Active Directory, Entra ID, Configuration Manager, and Intune.
• Plans and executes partner migrations for the One Active Directory project.
• Supports coexistence with legacy environments.
• Drives automation, documentation, and modernization efforts, especially hybrid Azure AD client adoption.
• Serves as a subject matter expert across departments.
• Provides escalation support.
• Participates in on-call coverage.
• Participates in projects and university security processes.

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision coverage, with Ohio State paying a significant portion of the cost.
• Paid time off, including sick and vacation time and 11 holidays.
• State retirement plan or an alternative retirement plan, both with generous employer contributions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree