Active Directory & PKI Systems Administrator

Peraton; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Peraton is seeking a Systems Administrator for Directory Services to design, implement, and maintain OS and related software with emphasis on Directory Services and PKI. The role involves security hardening, STIG checks, and production support across AD, DNS, and DCs.

The ideal candidate will manage AD forest schemas, configure sites and subnets, and provide high-level technical support. DoD Secret clearance is required.

Qualifications

• Experience: 5y BS/BA; 3y MS/MA; 0y PhD; 7y with Associates or certs (Cloud+/GICSP/GSEC/Security+/SSCP).
• Active DoD Secret Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Administer, develop, test, implement, and maintain OS and PKI with focus on Directory Services.
• Manage AD forest schema, sites, and subnet addressing; configure replication and DCs.
• Implement security hardening via STIG checks, patching, and group policies.
• Plan, document, and support the DS and PKI implementations across environments.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Troubleshooting

Security awareness

Education

BS/BA

MS/MA

Associates Degree

Cloud+

GICSP

GSEC

Security+

SSCP

Tools

Active Directory

DNS

PKI

Group Policy

Job description

Peraton is seeking a Systems Administrator for Directory Services to design, implement, and maintain OS and related software with emphasis on Directory Services and PKI. The role involves security hardening, STIG checks, and production support across AD, DNS, and DCs.

The ideal candidate will manage AD forest schemas, configure sites and subnets, and provide high-level technical support. DoD Secret clearance is required.