Identity/ Directory Services Administrator, Advisor

Peraton; Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 112,000 - 179,000; Full time

Job summary

Peraton in Herndon, VA seeks an Identity/Directory Services Administrator with TS/SCI clearance and Poly to design, implement, and secure enterprise directory services. The role focuses on ICAM, AD management, and policy enforcement to protect sensitive data across IT resources.

The position requires strong scripting skills, Windows Server experience, PKI, and incident response capabilities, with travel within the NCR possible.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years relevant IT experience with a Bachelor's or equivalent.
• Strong working knowledge of Active Directory Domain Services and ICAM platforms.
• Experience with scripting/automation, Windows Server roles, PKI and security compliance.

Responsibilities

• Design, install, and configure the directory services infrastructure for security, stability, and performance.
• Manage Active Directory and integrate with ICAM systems.
• Maintain and optimize ICAM and Directory Services for performance, availability and compliance.
• Manage user identities and access permissions across systems and applications.
• Create and manage identity and access management policies and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with regulations and security standards.
• Review, analyze, and audit systems and access logs regularly.
• Test and apply patches, updates, and upgrades to keep systems secure.
• Develop and maintain disaster recovery procedures for directory services.
• Conduct risk assessments and audits to identify vulnerabilities and mitigation actions.
• Provide training to users on ICAM policies and procedures.
• Enforce Multi-Factor Authentication for users.
• Travel may be required in NCR as needed.

Skills

Active Directory

ICAM platforms

Scripting & automation

Windows Server

PKI / certificate services

Security audits & compliance

Incident response

Clearance TS/SCI w/ poly

Risk assessment

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

High School Diploma with 12 years experience

Job description

Identity/ Directory Services Administrator, Advisor

Job Locations: US-VA-Herndon

Requisition ID: 2026-167802

Position Category: Information Technology

Clearance: Top Secret/SCI w/Poly

Responsibilities

Peraton is seeking an experienced systems Identity/ Directory Services Administrator to join our national intelligence program that delivers engineering, infrastructure development, deployment, infrastructure operations, upgrades and sustainment of products and services to achieve our client's global missions. This position will focus on providing Identity Credential and Access Management (ICAM) to ensure secure and efficient access and Directory Services to design, implement and maintain the enterprise directory services infrastructure.

• Assist in the design, install, and configure the enterprise's directory services infrastructure to ensure its security, stability, and performance.
• Manage Active Directory (AD) and related technologies, integrating with ICAM systems.
• Maintain and optimize ICAM and Directory Services for performance, availability and compliance.
• Manage user identities and access permissions to ensure secure and efficient access to IT resources.
• Create and manage identity and access management policies and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with regulations and security standards.
• Manage user accounts, permissions, and access controls across systems and applications.
• Ensure that only authorized users have access to sensitive data.
• Regularly review, analyze, and audit systems and access logs.
• Test and apply patches, updates, and upgrades to maintain systems current and secure.
• Develop and maintain disaster recovery procedures for directory services.
• Conduct risk assessments and audits to identify vulnerabilities and recommend corrective actions to mitigate risks.
• Provide training to users on ICAM policies and procedures.
• Troubleshoot issuesand provide solutions to eliminate root causes.
• Issue of Public Key Infrastructure (PKI), Certificates, and Tokens Operations
• Enforce Multi-Factor Authentication for users.
• Travel may be required within the National Capital Region (NCR) on an as needed basis for customer or corporate requirements.

**Position is Contingent on Contract Award**

Basic Qualifications

• Active Top Secret/ Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) clearance with ability to pass a Poly clearances.
• Minimum of 8 years relevant experience with a Bachelor's degree, Master's degree and 6 years of relevant experience, or High School Diploma and 12 years of relevant experience.
• Strong working knowledge of Active Directory Domain Services.
• Strong working knowledge of ICAM platforms
• Proficiency in scripting and automation.
• Experience withWindows Serverroles and features,PKI/certificate services, andschema extensions.
• Experience withincident response,security audits, andcompliance monitoring.
• Certified Security + or CISSP

Preferred Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI with Poly clearances.
• Experience in enterprise IT infrastructure, cloud solutions, and colocation services.
• Analytical skills for cost-benefit analysis and IT strategy development.
• ITIL or other applicable professional certifications.
• Familiarity with commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) solutions and their integration into enterprise environments.

SECURITY CLEARANCE

This Position requires an Active TS/SCI and the ability to obtain a CI Poly, US Citizenship is required To hold this clearance.

Peraton Overview

Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world's leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day, our employees do the can't be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit peraton.com to learn how we're keeping people around the world safe and secure.

Target Salary Range

$112,000 - $179,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individual's experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.

EEO

EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.