Directory Services Systems Administrator - Active Top Secret required

General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 104,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics Information Technology in Washington, DC is seeking a Directory Services System Administrator to enhance enterprise IT operations. You will manage Active Directory services and hybrid authentication, ensuring reliability and secure access across platforms while collaborating with a skilled team.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree and at least 5 years in AD architecture and management, with relevant certifications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, or related field (experience may substitute).
• 5+ years of Active Directory services architecture and management experience.
• Understanding of system security, authentication protocols, and access control methodologies.
• Certifications such as Azure/AWS Admin, Azure/AWS Security, Windows Server Hybrid Administrator, MCSE.

Responsibilities

• Manage, monitor, maintain, troubleshoot, and update Active Directory services and hybrid authentication systems.
• Support identity, access, authentication, and centralized resource management systems and platforms.
• Resolve technical issues to ensure reliability and efficiency of directory services under guidance or in 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

IAT II

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Azure

AWS

Windows Server

Job description

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.

The likely salary range for this position is $103,700 - $140,300. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Travel Required: Less than 10%

Telecommuting Options: Onsite. Work Location: USA DC Washington.

Total Rewards at GDIT

Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match. To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave. To ensure our employees are able to protect their income, other offerings such as short and long-term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available. We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most.

Our Identity Verification Process

As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during virtual interviews. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud. By proceeding, you authorize the collection, processing, and use of your biometric data for identity verification and security purposes.

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