Active Directory System Administrator with Security Clearance

Client Solution Architects; Pensacola (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Client Solution Architects is seeking a Systems Administrator to monitor and manage the health of Active Directory and Windows-based services. The role involves maintaining Domain Controllers, DHCP servers, file shares, and security controls with patch management, audits, and compliance in alignment with DoD and federal standards.

You will work to ensure uptime, support security scanning, and implement changes to AD sites, OUs, and policies.

Qualifications

• Active Secret clearance required or ability to obtain and maintain clearance.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 3 years of relevant experience.
• Experience with Windows Server and Microsoft environments.
• Security+ certification or equivalent Bachelor’s degree.
• Experience with Active Directory administration (GPOs, DNS, DHCP, PowerShell).
• Ability to configure systems for compliance standards.

Responsibilities

• Maintain health of Active Directory and Windows Server estate.
• Manage OUs, AD attributes, and security groups.
• Perform patch management and security updates for Domain Controllers.
• Audit changes to accounts, GPOs, and policies with auditing tools.
• Coordinate ACAS network scans and STIG remediation.
• Collaborate to meet DoD security requirements.

Skills

Active Directory administration

PowerShell scripting

Security practices

Networking fundamentals

DoD compliance

Education

Security+ certification

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity/Engineering

Tools

ACAS

STIG/SCAP

Hyper-V

Azure

Windows Server

Symantec Altiris

Job 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).