Directory Services - Junior

Computer World Services; Hampton (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Computer World Services is seeking a Directory Services Administrator to maintain AD, DNS, DHCP, GPOs, and server deployments in a hybrid Windows environment. The role emphasizes security posture, account management, and scripting to automate routine tasks.

The candidate will work Monday–Friday, 0700–1700, in a primarily on-site Virginia location, with DoD 8570-related security requirements and potential Azure cloud components.

Qualifications

• Experience with Windows Server deployments and AD domain services.
• Experience in on-premises and Azure cloud environments.
• GPO management and patching in secured environments.
• Familiarity with virtualization and remediation tooling.

Responsibilities

• Deploy and manage servers; verify core services and security posture.
• Manage accounts, groups, and permissions.
• Configure GPOs using GPA and native tools; DS replication.
• Maintain DNS/DHCP configurations and DNS records.
• Patch systems to DISA STIG guidelines; manage sites and services.
• Operate in VMware environments; troubleshoot core services and trusts.
• Deploy and create PowerShell scripts for automation.

Skills

Client/server fundamentals

Windows Server 2012+

Active Directory Administration

Group Policy, DNS, DHCP

PowerShell scripting

Troubleshooting

Education

Security+ or IAT II Certification

Microsoft AZ-900

AZ-104 Administrator Associate

AZ-800 / AZ-801 (Hybrid Core Infra)

Tools

RSAT

NetIQ GPA

VMware virtualization

Remedy ticketing system

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.

$55,000 - $70,000 a year

The offered rate will be based on the selected candidate’s knowledge, skills, abilities and/or experience and in consideration of internal parity.

The posted range is appropriate for a typical candidate meeting, at a minimum, all the core requirements of the position.

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].