Senior Active Directory (AD) Engineer

Koniag Government Services; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401K with company matching

Flexible spending accounts

Paid holidays

Three weeks paid time off

Job summary

Koniag Government Services is looking for a Senior Active Directory (AD) Engineer to lead the support for directory services across multiple locations, including Columbus, OH. This role requires managing complex AD environments, ensuring compliance with DoD mandates and securing access for thousands of users.

The ideal candidate will possess 8–10 years of relevant experience, with necessary certifications. Competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package are offered, including health insurance, 401K, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• 8–10+ years managing large-scale Active Directory environments, especially in a DoD or federal context.
• Experience with multiple forests in an Active Directory environment.
• Deep expertise in ADFS and Azure AD Connect.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain Active Directory architecture for seamless replication across the Network.
• Implement ICAM solutions and integrate Azure Active Directory for hybrid environments.
• Create, test, and manage Group Policy Objects across the enterprise.

Skills

Active Directory management

PowerShell scripting

Identity and Access Management (ICAM)

Public Key Infrastructure (PKI)

Education

Security+ CE

Microsoft Certified: Identity and Access Administrator Associate

Job description

Senior Active Directory (AD) Engineer

Koniag IT Systems, LLC, a Koniag Government Services company, is seeking a Senior Active Directory (AD) Engineer to support KITS and our government customer in Carson, CA. This position is for a Future New Business Opportunity.

The customer may need support as needed at other locations Columbus, OH, Bedford, MA, Fort Lee, VA, and Smyrna, GA.

We offer competitive compensation and an extraordinary benefits package including health, dental and vision insurance, 401K with company matching, flexible spending accounts, paid holidays, three weeks paid time off, and more.

This role is execution-oriented and ensures that the customer’s global directory services remain secure, compliant with Department of Defense (DoD) mandates, and highly available for thousands of users across multiple sites.

Primary Responsibilities

• Experience with an Active Directory environment with multiple forests in an enterprise environment, Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP) directories, Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) systems, Enterprise Identity, Credential and Access Management (e-ICAM) and enclaves.
• Design and maintain the customer’s Active Directory architecture, including forest trusts, domain controllers, and site topologies to ensure seamless replication across the Network.
• Implement and support Identity, Credential, and Access Management (ICAM) solutions, including the integration of Azure Active Directory (Entra ID) for hybrid cloud environments and Office 365.
• Hardening the AD environment by applying DISA STIGs (Security Technical Implementation Guides). This includes managing the Tier Model (Tier 0, 1, 2) to prevent privilege escalation and lateral movement.
• Create, test, and manage complex Group Policy Objects (GPOs) to enforce security settings and software configurations across the enterprise.
• Develop and maintain advanced PowerShell scripts to automate routine tasks, such as bulk account provisioning, auditing, and health checks.

Required Qualifications

Clearance Requirement

• Most roles require at least a Secret clearance, with some requiring Top Secret (TS/SCI) depending on the sensitivity of the systems.

Certifications (DoD 8570)

• Must meet IAT Level II or III requirements. Common requirements include Security+ CE and a computing environment certification like Microsoft Certified: Identity and Access Administrator Associate.

Experience

• Typically 8–10+ years of experience managing large-scale, distributed AD environments, specifically within a DoD or federal context.

Technical Skills

• Deep expertise in AD DS, ADFS (Federation Services), Azure AD Connect, and PKI (Public Key Infrastructure)/Certificate Services.

Our Equal Employment Opportunity Policy

The company is an equal opportunity employer. The company shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, color, religion, creed, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity (except where gender is a bona fide occupational qualification), national origin or ancestry, age, disability, citizenship, military/veteran status, marital status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We are committed to equal employment opportunity in all decisions related to employment, promotion, wages, benefits, and all other privileges, terms, and conditions of employment.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled. Shareholder Preference in accordance with Public Law 88-352

Job Details

Job Family: Proposal Positions

Pay Type: Salary