Directory Services Systems Administrator - Active Top Secret required

General Dynamics - IT; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with company match

Competitive pay

Paid time off

AI-powered career tool

Job summary

General Dynamics - IT seeks a Directory Services System Administrator to manage Active Directory and hybrid authentication, delivering reliable identity and access services for critical missions from an onsite DC facility.

You will use PowerShell and security best practices, participate in tool evaluations, and collaborate with internal teams; Top Secret/SCI eligibility and DoD 8140 IAT II compliance required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in Active Directory services architecture and management, Group Policy management, domain controller management, security configurations, AD Schema, PowerShell and PKI.
• Understanding of system security, authentication protocols, and access control methodologies.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., Azure/AWS Admin, Azure/AWS Security, Windows Server Hybrid Administrator, MCSE).

Responsibilities

• Proven ability in managing, monitoring, maintaining, troubleshooting, and updating Active Directory services and hybrid authentication systems.
• Provide support in managing identity, access, authentication, and centralized resource management systems and platforms.
• Resolve technical issues, ensuring the reliability and efficiency of directory services under guidance or as part of a team.
• Utilize automation and orchestration tools for streamlined maintenance and monitoring of directory services systems.
• Assist in evaluating and implementing new tools and technologies to enhance the directory services environment.

Skills

Active Directory

Group Policy

PowerShell

PKI

Security configurations

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science/Engineering/IT or related field

Tools

Windows Server

Job description

Directory Services System Administrator

Advance how our customers operate while you advance your career. Join GDIT as a Directory Services System Administrator and you will build an impactful career in enterprise IT, collaborating with people who are driven and resourceful like you.

MEANINGFUL WORK AND PERSONAL IMPACT

As Directory Services System Administrator, the work you’ll do at GDIT will be impactful to the customer’s mission.

• Proven ability in managing, monitoring, maintaining, troubleshooting, and updating Active Directory services and hybrid authentication systems.

• Provide support in managing identity, access, authentication, and centralized resource management systems and platforms.

• Resolve technical issues, ensuring the reliability and efficiency of directory services under guidance or as part of a team.

• Utilize automation and orchestration tools for streamlined maintenance and monitoring of directory services systems.

• Assist in evaluating and implementing new tools and technologies to enhance the directory services environment.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED

Bring your technology expertise and drive for innovation to GDIT. The Directory Services System Administrator must have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, or related field. Experience may be substituted for education.

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in Active Directory services architecture and management, Group Policy management, domain controller management, security configurations, AD Schema, PowerShell and PKI.

• Understanding of system security, authentication protocols, and access control methodologies.

• Relevant certifications (e.g., Azure/AWS Admin, Azure/AWS Security, Windows Server Hybrid Administrator, MCSE).

REQUIRED

• Clearance Level Must Currently Possess: Top Secret and SCI eligible

• Location: Onsite

• Required: US Citizenship

• Required: DoD 8140 IAT II compliant

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE

At GDIT, the mission is our purpose, and our people are at the center of everything we do.

• Growth: AI-powered career tool that identifies career steps and learning opportunities

• Support: An internal mobility team focused on helping you achieve your career goals

• Rewards: Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, 401K with company match, competitive pay and paid time off

• Flexibility: Full-flex work week to own your priorities

• Community: Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace

OWN YOUR OPPORTUNITY

Explore an enterprise IT career at GDIT and you’ll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your desire to drive operations forward.