Domain Services Engineer - Top Secret

General Dynamics Information Technology; St. Louis (MO); In loco; USD 120.000 - 170.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc. seeks a Domain Service Engineer to design, implement, and operate a hybrid cloud and on-premises directory services environment. You will own 802.1X NAC, Active Directory, DNS/DHCP/IPAM, and PKI across enterprise systems.

The role requires TS/SCI with Polygraph, strong scripting skills, and experience with Cisco ISE and Azure AD Connect. You will collaborate with Network, Systems, and Security teams to ensure secure, scalable infrastructure.

Competenze

• Active TS/SCI with Polygraph; sponsorship possible.
• 5+ years in AD-related and senior engineering roles.
• Scripting skills in PowerShell, Python, Bash, or Perl.
• Deep knowledge of AD/LDAP authentication and administration.
• Experience with enterprise directory synchronization tools (e.g., Azure AD Connect).
• Implement and manage Cisco ISE architecture across large environments.
• Maintain NAC policies using 802.1X, MAB, and Web Authentication.

Mansioni

• Manage uptime and lifecycle of 802.1x architecture.
• Deliver secure, scalable Active Directory design following best practices.
• Provide SME level support for DNS, DHCP, and AD integration across Windows and non-Windows endpoints.
• Take technical ownership of projects and ensure resiliency in hybrid environments.
• Implement GPOs based on requirements and troubleshoot issues.
• Monitor replication between domain controllers and DNS/DHCP configurations.
• Manage PKI systems and certificates.

Conoscenze

Active Directory

802.1X NAC

PowerShell

Python

RADIUS

Strumenti

Cisco ISE

Azure AD Connect

PKI/Certificates

SIEM

DNS/DHCP/IPAM

Descrizione del lavoro

GDIT is seeking a Domain Service Engineer to support the planning, building, and operations of a large, globally accessed, hybrid cloud computing system. The Domain Services Engineer provides support, implementation, and design services for ISE and Microsoft Active Directory and Windows-based systems across the enterprise, including directory and identity management solutions.

We are looking for an individual who will serve as our internal Domain Services team a broad scale of technologies, working with 802.1X network access control using Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE), while simultaneously taking ownership of our core DDI (DNS, DHCP, and IPAM) services. Beyond day-to-day administration and Tier 3 engineering, this individual will play a vital role in designing, modernizing, and documenting system-level architectures to ensure our hybrid on-premises and cloud infrastructures are highly available, secure, and scalable. The ideal candidate will be a motivated self-starter with excellent written and verbal communication skills, who exceeds as an individual, as well as excels among peers in a team environment.

Job Duties include but are not limited to:

• Accountable for the management, uptime, and lifecycle of the organization’s 802.1x architecture.
• Deliver and implement a secure, scalable, and resilient Active Directory design, following industry best practices while adhering to Information Security standards.
• Provide SME level assistance and escalation support for all troubleshooting tasks related to DNS, DHCP, and AD, including but not limited to integration with Windows and non-Windows endpoints, authentication, role-based access controls, DNS, DHCP, etc.
• Manage the environment proactively, anticipating risks and issues, designing and engineering for resiliency. Take technical ownership of projects and systems accordingly.
• Facilitate the implementation of Group Policy Objects (GPO) based on stated requirements. Troubleshoot and resolve any GPO related issues that arise.
• Monitor and identify replication interruptions between domain controllers, DNS and DHCP Server configurations.
• Management of the Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) systems and certificates.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Active TS/SCI with Polygraph. Can sponsor for a poly.
• 5+ years of experience in progressive roles from Active Directory Administrator to Sr. Engineer
• Knowledge of at least scripting languages (e.g. Powershell, Python, Bash, or Perl).
• In Depth understanding of Active Directory or LDAP authentication and administration.
• Advanced familiarity with enterprise directory synchronization tools such as Azure Active Directory Connect, Cisco Directory Synchronization, or others.
• Implement and Manage enterprise-wide architecture, deployment, and ongoing administration of Cisco ISE
• Maintain advanced network access control (NAC) policies, utilizing 802.1X, MAC Authentication Bypass (MAB), and Web Authentication.
• Act as a Tier 3 escalation point for complex 802.1X/RADIUS authentication issues, certificate mismatches, and supplicant-side issues across Windows, macOS, Linux, and IoT devices.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• An analytic mindset with the ability to define complex infrastructure problems, correlate logs across multiple systems (ISE, AD, DNS, Network Switches), and execute systematic resolutions.

• Someone who looks beyond immediate triage to design architectures that prevent future systemic failures.

• A strong capability to translate highly technical concepts to non-technical business stakeholders, and collaborate across siloed Network, Systems, and Security teams.

• Configure and optimize network device profiling, Cisco TrustSec (Security Group Tags), and Comply-to-Connect (C2C) architectures.

• Integrate Cisco ISE with Active Directory, Azure AD/Entra ID, PKI/Certificate Authorities, and SIEM tools for automated threat containment and compliance reporting.

• Evaluate existing infrastructure pipelines and propose architectural modernizations to leverage Zero Trust Network Architecture (ZTNA), automation, and hybrid-cloud capabilities.

• Architect, document, and present system-level designs that integrate on-premises systems, virtualization platforms, and public/private cloud environments.

• Experience working in a fast tempo government agency production IT environment.

• Experience troubleshooting various Microsoft Windows Server platforms' roles and features.

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, and competitive pay and paid time off
• 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.

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