Directory Services Junior Admin: Hybrid Windows & AD

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

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.