Active Directory System Administrator

CSA Global LLC; Pensacola (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

CSA Global LLC is seeking a Systems Administrator to monitor the health of Active Directory and support Windows-based domain controllers, DHCP, file shares, and other servers. The role emphasizes security controls, patch management, and enterprise auditing to uphold DoD/federal standards.

Ideal candidates will have DoD-related experience or certifications, with expertise in AD administration, STIG reviews, and PowerShell scripting to automate maintenance tasks and reporting.

Qualifications

• Active Directory administration and Windows Server management experience.
• Experience with security compliance auditing and STIG-based assessments.
• DoD network experience or familiarity with Navy systems is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Maintain health of Active Directory, including OUs, sites, subnets and replication.
• Audit changes to accounts, group policies, and security attributes.
• Perform STIG remediation, ACAS scans, and patch management for servers/workstations.
• Monitor Domain Controllers to prevent outages and quickly restore service.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Security compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Engineering, or Engineering

Security+ certification

Navy CSWF Computing Environment Certification

Tools

Active Directory

Windows Server

PowerShell

ACAS

DoD STIG

Hyper-V

Azure

GPOs

Job description

Description

CSA is seeking a systems administrator that will communicate the overall health of Active Directory. As a systems administrator, you will support the maintenance of Windows-based Domain Controllers, DHCP servers, file shares, and other application servers. You’ll maintain security controls for Domain Controllers, including IAVM security updates via patch management, provide software updates and upgrades to servers, and workstations, as required.

For nearly 50 years, CSA has delivered integrated technology and operational support services to meet the defense and federal sector's most complex enterprise needs. Working from operations centers and shipyards to training sites and program offices, CSA deploys experienced teams, innovative tools and proven processes to advance federal missions.

How Your Role Will Make an Impact:

• STIG review, remediation, and mitigation
• ACAS network scans as requested and required.
• Manage and maintain standardized Organizational Units (OUs) in Active Directory.
• Manage and maintain Active Directory custom attributes and security groups.
• Manage Active Directory sites and subnets, including site replication.
• Monitor Domain Controllers to prevent outages and restore service as quickly as possible, review the properties currently monitored, and make recommendations as needed to provide meaningful alerts for action.
• Audit changes to accounts, group policies, and other changes to Active Directory with enterprise auditing tools.

Requirements

What You Will Need to Join Our Award-Winning Team:

• Clearance: Ability to obtain and maintain an active Secret Clearance.
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 3 years of relevant experience
• General Experience with Electronic Documentation, System Administration, Network Administration, Database Administration
• Active Security+ certification or qualifying Bachelor's degree
• Experience with Windows Server
• Experience with security compliance auditing, security practices, or Cybersecurity assessments
• Experience with problem detection, resolution, and maintenance on Microsoft Server 2012 R2 and newer
• Experience with Active Directory administration, including GPOs, PKI, DNS, DHCP, and PowerShell scripting
• Ability to configure systems and hardware for compliance standards
• Ability to work both independently and as a member of a team

What Sets You Apart:

• Experience with vulnerability analysis
• Experience with system administration supporting DoD network systems, including Navy systems
• Experience with using command-line interfaces and scripting
• Experience with physical and virtual server architecture and network fundamentals
• Experience with ACAS, DoD STIG, SCAP, Symantec Altiris, Hyper-V, and Windows utilities
• Experience with Cloud Integration
• Experience with Microsoft Azure
• Active Secret clearance
• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Engineering, or Engineering
• Navy Cybersecurity Workforce (CSWF) Computing Environment Certification

Physical Requirements:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to:

• Sit for extended periods of time and work at a computer workstation
• Use hands and fingers to operate keyboards, mice, and other input devices
• Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
• Specific vision abilities required may include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust
• Stand, walk, bend, or reach; Access equipment located in data centers, offices, or under desks
• Lift and/or move equipment weighing up to 25 pounds

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions, in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).