Directory Services - Junior

Socket.dev; Hampton (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Computer World Services is seeking a Directory Services Administrator to manage Windows Server environments and Active Directory. The role emphasizes GPO administration, DNS/DHCP, and security compliance in a DoD-aligned setting.

The position requires hybrid on-premises and cloud experience, with strong PowerShell skills and VMware familiarity. Monday–Friday 0700–1700 and a current Secret clearance are expected.

Qualifications

• Experience deploying Windows Server 2012 or higher.
• Domain Controller deployment, configuration and management.
• On-prem and Azure cloud environments handling in AD.
• Security+ or equivalent IAT II certification required.

Responsibilities

• Server deployment and management including security posture.
• Account management with groups and permissions.
• GPO management using GPA and native tools.
• DNS record management.
• DHCP server configuration and management.
• Patching and DISA STIG compliance.
• Sites and services management.
• Remedy ticketing system operations.
• VMware server management.
• Troubleshooting core services and domain trusts.
• PowerShell script deployment and creation.

Skills

Client/server fundamentals

Networking fundamentals

Windows Server 2012+

Active Directory Administration

GPOs and domain management

DNS/DHCP basics

PowerShell scripting

Troubleshooting

VMware virtualization

Azure cloud experience

Security/compliance

Patch management

Education

Security+ or equivalent IAT II certification

Microsoft AZ-900

Tools

NetIQ GPA

RSAT tools

Remedy ticketing system

VMware virtualization

Job description

A successful Directory Services Administrator candidate will have:

• A basic understanding of client/server, networking and internet fundamentals
• A basic understanding of Windows server 2012 or Higher
• A basic understanding of Active Directory Administration
• A basic understanding of GPOs, Account management, domains and trusts, DNS, DHCP andserver management
• An understanding of powershell scripting and how it works
• Basic level troubleshooting and problem solving

The ideal candidate will have:

• Experience with a hybrid environment that contains on-prem and cloud servers
• Basic knowledge of DNS, DHCP, Active Directory, and Windows server deployment
• Some troubleshooting background with the ability to assist with complex problems
• Group Policy administration experience
• Understanding of basic network security compliance and patching
• Experience with VMWare virtualization technologies
• Some azure cloud environment experience

Key Tasks and Responsibilities From PWS/SOW

• Server management to include deployment, management of security posture, and verifying core services
• Account management to include group, permissions, and basic configuration
• GPO Management using NetIQ Group Policy Administrator(GPA) and native tools
• RSAT tool experience
• DNS record management
• DHCP Server configuration and management
• Patching and DISA STIGing server to maintain required compliance
• Sites and services management
• Remedy ticketing system
• Manage servers in VMWare virtual environments
• Troubleshooting core services to include replication and domain trusts
• Powershell Script deployment and creation

Education & Experience

1-4 Years direct experience in the following:

• Microsoft Winders Server 2012 Server or higher deployment
• Domain Controller deployment, configuration and management
• Account management using Active directory on-prem and Azure cloud environments
• Server management to include Microsoft Windows Server 2016/2019/2022

Certifications

Required

• Security+, or other qualifying IAT II certification.
• Microsoft AZ-900

Desired

• Microsoft AZ-104 Administrator Associate certification
• AZ-800 and AZ801 Windows Server Hybrid Core Infrastructure Certification
• Additional industry certifications may be required within a specific time frame

Security Clearance

• Active Secret Clearance

Other (Travel, Work Environment, DoD 8570 Requirements, Administrative Notes, etc.)

• The primary shift for this position is Monday – Friday between the hours of 0700 – 1700
• Certification requirements are subject to change per the government's direction. If this occurs you will have 120days to become compliant.

Computer World Services is an affirmative action and equal employment opportunity employer. Current employees and/or qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

Computer World Services is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Computer World Services will ensure that individuals with disabilities (IWD) are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Human Resources at [e-mail].