Senior Automation Developer

XMS Solutions, Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

XMS Solutions, Inc. is seeking a Microsoft Active Directory (AD) expert with solid knowledge of Microsoft 365/Entra ID to support advanced identity management platforms in enterprise environments, based in Washington, DC.

The candidate will solve problems using PowerShell or similar scripting, and communicate complex ideas to business leaders to align technical solutions with business needs. Responsibilities include AD troubleshooting, deployment of Entra ID Connect and Entra ID in complex

Qualifications

• Experience as SME for Active Directory in large hybrid environments.
• Solid knowledge of Windows Server, DNS, and networking fundamentals.
• Ability to design, troubleshoot, and document identity platforms and MFA/SSO concepts.

Responsibilities

• Learn and master new software platforms and frameworks.
• Tier 3 Active Directory troubleshooting including complex replication issues.
• Analyze AD deployments to identify challenges and propose improvements.
• Design, test, and deploy AD and domain controllers.
• Design, deploy, and troubleshoot Entra ID Connect and Entra ID.
• Write, modify, and troubleshoot PowerShell scripts.
• Develop use cases, standards, roadmaps, and align across teams.
• Independently manage large-scale identity initiatives.

Skills

Active Directory SME

PowerShell scripting

Hybrid Entra ID

Windows Server

Tools

Entra ID Connect

Cayosoft Administrator

Quest Active Roles

ManageEngine

DRA

Adaxes

Netwrix

Job description

Must have a Top-Secret Security Clearance

XMS is seeking a Microsoft Active Directory (AD) expert with solid knowledge of Microsoft 365/Entra ID to support advanced identity management platforms. The ideal candidate will have experience with advance identity and access management systems and principles; be able to demonstrate the ability to do problem solving with PowerShell or similar scripting solutions; and be able to communicate complex ideas with business leaders to help meet business needs with technical solutions. The candidate must have prior experience in enterprise environments.

Responsibilities Include

• Learn and master new software platforms and frameworks
• Tier 3 level Active Directory troubleshooting including diagnosing complex replication and multi-forest and multi-domain issues
• Analyze current Active Directory deployments to identify both technical and operational challenges while making recommendations and developing solutions for improvement
• Analysis, design, testing and deployment of Active Directory and domain controllers
• Design, deploy, customize, and troubleshoot Entra ID Connect and Entra ID in complex environments
• Write, modify, and troubleshoot PowerShell scripts
• Develop use cases, standards, roadmaps, effectively communicating and obtaining consensus across architecture, engineering, and operations teams
• Independently manage and perform engineering role for large scale identity efforts and initiatives
• Create, review, and modify detailed architecture, standards, design documentation

Required Education & Experience

• Experience and confidence to be the subject matter expert (SME) Active Directory in large environments with hybrid connectivity to Entra ID
• Strong working knowledge of Windows Servers, domain controllers, DNS, networking fundamentals, network security zones, and tiered security models
• Ability to troubleshoot event logs, errors codes, and typical configuration issues with Windows based software
• Experience working on on-prem and cloud platforms
• Excellent writing and communication skills, including proven experience effectively communicating technical challenges and solutions to peers, customers and senior management

Desired Experience/Skills/Attributes

• Microsoft MSCE certification (Desired)
• Alternative scripting/programming skills (PowerShell, C#, VBScript)
• Experience working in Microsoft cloud (Entra/Azure)
• Experience with Microsoft identity management platforms such as Cayosoft Administrator, Quest Active Roles, ManageEngine, DRA, Adaxes, Netwrix
• Working knowledge of foundational security principles related to identity including Kerberos, SSO, PKI, cryptography, RBAC, zero trust, PAM, SAML, OIDC
• Working knowledge of LDAP and ability to comfortably construct queries
• Excellent interpersonal and team skills.
• Strong writing skills.