Identity Infrastructure Engineer

ECS; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Everforth ECS in Washington, DC; hybrid office/remote role leading the identity infrastructure team. You will administer Active Directory, PKI, and IAM controls to ensure secure, scalable identity across thousands of users and devices.

The role emphasizes hands-on management, documentation, and collaboration with security and IT teams to harden identity controls and ensure reliable access across the enterprise.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5+ years administering Microsoft Active Directory and AD FS.
• Experience with daily monitoring, logs review, and corrective actions.
• Strong documentation of installation, configuration, and troubleshooting.
• Experience with cybersecurity practices around identity and access.
• Experience with enterprise PKI and certificate management.

Responsibilities

• Own health, integrity, and security of the identity infrastructure.
• Administer Active Directory and related directory services.
• Manage PKI environments and certificate lifecycle operations.
• Work with Azure AD and hybrid identity environments.
• Support SSO/MFA and identity governance platforms.

Skills

Active Directory

Directory Services

AD FS

PKI

Certificate lifecycle

IAM

SSO

MFA

Security governance

Tools

Azure

AWS

Office 365

Job description

Job Description

Everforth ECS is seeking an Identity Infrastructure Engineer to work in our Washington, DC office / remote. The role is contingent upon additional funding.

We are looking for an experienced and technically sharp Identity Infrastructure Engineer to join our Identity Governance and Administration (IG&A) team. This team oversees the design, implementation, and ongoing support of the organization's directory and identity management solutions which is the foundational layer that underpins access, authentication, and security across the entire enterprise.

In this role, you will own the health, integrity, and security of the organization's identity infrastructure. That means administering Microsoft Active Directory and related directory services, managing PKI and certificate lifecycle operations, and ensuring that the identity backbone supporting thousands of users and systems is reliable, well-documented, and hardened against threats.

This is a hands-on senior-level role for someone who takes pride in keeping complex infrastructure running cleanly, communicates clearly with teams across the organization, and understands that identity is not just a technical function but a critical security control.

Salary Range: $120,000 - $130,000

General Description Of Benefits

Required Skills

Active Directory & Directory Services

• Minimum of 5+ years of experience administering Microsoft Active Directory and Active Directory Federation Services
• Experience performing daily system monitoring, verifying the integrity and availability of hardware, server resources, systems, and key processes
• Proficiency in reviewing system and application logs and taking appropriate corrective action
• Ability to create and maintain thorough system documentation covering installation, configuration, and troubleshooting procedures
• Experience monitoring and analyzing architecture, communication, policies, and protocols from a cybersecurity perspective

PKI & Certificate Management

• Experience designing, implementing, and managing enterprise PKI environments, including certificate authority (CA) hierarchy management
• Proficiency in certificate lifecycle management — issuance, renewal, revocation, and auditing
• Understanding of cryptographic standards and their application within enterprise security policy
• Ability to troubleshoot certificate-related issues across large, complex environments
• Experience integrating PKI across Active Directory, web services, and endpoint devices

Identity & Access Management

• Experience with Microsoft Azure Active Directory and hybrid identity environments
• Familiarity with Single Sign-On (SSO), Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), and enterprise identity governance platforms
• Ability to assist with security continuous monitoring, including risk assessments and system patching, within the identity and access management space
• Experience supporting large, cross-functional projects through collaboration with project and support teams

A minimum of 5+ years of experience administering enterprise Active Directory environments and supporting identity and access management solutions is required. Candidates who bring dedicated PKI experience alongside domain administration will be strongly preferred.

Desired Skills

• Scripting and automation experience in PowerShell, Bash, Perl, or VBScript
• Experience with cloud management platforms such as Microsoft Azure or AWS
• Microsoft License Management experience
• Familiarity with enterprise mobility management and related Windows-based systems
• Experience with Microsoft 365 technologies and administration

ECS Federal LLC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis any characteristic protected by law. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local jurisdiction law.

Everforth ECS is the federal segment of Everforth, a $4B global organization with over 10,000 employees. Our nearly 3,500 professionals deliver advanced technology solutions in data and AI, cybersecurity, and enterprise transformation, serving defense, intelligence, and federal civilian agencies.

Our work powers mission-critical outcomes, strengthens technology partnerships, and creates meaningful opportunities for our people. We are defined by a commitment to excellence in delivery, a culture of innovation, and an environment where talent can thrive and grow.

We Value

• Attracting and developing top talent and high-performing teams
• Fostering a culture that is engaging, accountable, and mission-driven

Meet the challenge. Make a difference with Everforth ECS!