Senior it engineer - directory administrator

Full Time Perm

Way of Work : Hybrid - 3 days in-office

Salary: $110,200 - 165,300, plus 10% annual bonus

Location: Columbus, OH

Relocation Assistance Provided

NiSource is seeking a highly skilled, Active Directory Administrator to lead the design, administration, security, and optimization of our enterprise Windows Server and Active Directory environment. This role will have significant responsibility for management and maintenance of Windows Server infrastructure, including Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, DHCP, PKI, and VMware virtualization, as well as patch management, vulnerability remediation, and compliance—leveraging enterprise tools such as Qualys, Tanium, and BigFix.

Your responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

• Technical Support: Assist in the design, development, and implementation of solutions for assigned technical product and/or platform
• Create appropriate unit, integration, and automated acceptance tests for features based on requirements
• Develop products or platforms that fulfills requirements, is readable, maintainable, testable, and performant using common development lifecycle techniques
• Create highly dependable products or platforms, accounting for monitoring, logging, metrics gathering, system health, and reporting. Must be able to identify, diagnose, and solve issues in a production setting
• Code/ configuration Review and Quality Assurance: Participate in reviews and ensure that solutions meet quality standards and best practices
• Solution Development: Develop and implement solutions that enhance the functionality and performance of assigned products or platforms
  
  

You must possess the below minimum qualifications to be initially considered for this position. Preferred qualifications are in addition to the minimum requirements and are considered a plus factor in identifying top candidates.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience
• 7+ years of experience working with Windows Server and Active Directory administration, including Domain Controllers, Group Policy, DNS, DHCP, and PKI
• 7+ years of experience with enterprise patching and vulnerability remediation using tools such as Qualys, Tanium, and/or BigFix
• 5+ years of experience in a large enterprise environment
• 5+ years of experience leading infrastructure upgrades, migrations, and security remediation projects
• 5+ years of scripting/automation using PowerShell for patch deployment, vulnerability remediation, and system configuration tasks
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of disaster recovery and backup strategies for both Windows Server and Active Directory environments.
• Strong documentation and mentoring skills to train junior administrators and maintain accurate system and process records
  
  

Disclaimer

The preceding description is not designed to be a complete list of all duties and responsibilities required of the position.

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As a public utility, NiSource is required to provide continuous service to customers at all times. To ensure we fulfill that obligation, employees may be required to work outside their normal work hours and perform tasks outside of their normal responsibilities in support of emergency operations.

Work Authorization

Authorized to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship.

Workplace Connection

Value inclusion within your day to day responsibilities by respecting others perspectives/convictions, engaging others opinions, creating a safe environment where people, ideas, and opinions are valued within your Team/Customers and external partners.

Respect the unique lived experiences within your Team/Customers and external work partners by valuing different world views, challenges, and cultures that represents all walks of life and all backgrounds.

Treat others with respect and consideration. Actively participate in creating and contributing to a positive work environment.

Equal Employment Opportunity

NiSource is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in each of its companies to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, veteran status, disability, gender, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex (including pregnancy, lactation, childbirth or related medical conditions), genetic information, citizenship status, or any protected group status as defined by law. Each employee is expected to abide by this principle.

By applying, you may be considered for other job opportunities.

ADA Accommodations

If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in any part of the hiring process or to perform the essential functions of the position, please contact OneHR at [email protected] or 1-888-640-3320

Safety Statement

Promote a safe work environment by actively participating in all aspects of our employee safety program. Report any unsafe conditions and take actions to prevent personal injuries. Support our interdependent safety culture by ensuring the safety of your co-workers. Stay focused on the task at hand and promote productivity through good work habits.

E-Verify

NiSource participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s E-Verify program. As part of this process, we provide the following notices to all job applicants: These documents inform you of your rights and responsibilities under U.S. law. You can view or download them using the links below:

• E-Verify Poster (English and Spanish) E-Verify Participation Poster English and Spanish
• Right to Work Poster (English and Spanish) If you have the right to work, don't let anyone take it away
  
  

Salary Range*:

$110,200.00 - $165,300.00

• The salary offered to a candidate is based on several factors including but not limited to the candidate’s skills, job-related knowledge, and relevant experience, as well as internal pay equity.
  
  

Posting Start Date:

2025-09-08

Posting End Date (if applicable):

2025-09-29

Please note that the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date.