Senior Directory Services Architect — Cloud Identity & Security

General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 170,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc. is seeking a Senior Principal Directory Services Architect to lead and optimize the enterprise identity infrastructure.

You will design, implement, and govern directory services and hybrid authentication to support mission-critical environments. You will autonomously resolve complex issues, guide automation initiatives, and evaluate new tools to strengthen security and reliability across on-premises and cloud platforms.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, or related field. Experience may be substituted for education.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in directory services architecture and management.
• Strong understanding of system security, authentication protocols, and access control methodologies.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., Azure/AWS Admin, Azure/AWS Security, Windows Server Hybrid Administrator, MCSE)

Responsibilities

• Proven expertise in managing, monitoring, maintaining, troubleshooting, and updating directory services and hybrid authentication systems.
• Provide expertise in managing complex identity, access, authentication, and centralized resource management systems and platforms.
• Autonomously handle and resolve technical issues, ensuring the reliability and efficiency of directory services.
• Proficient in using automation and orchestration for streamlined maintenance and monitoring of directory services systems.
• Evaluate and recommend new tools and technologies to enhance the directory services environment.

Skills

Active Directory (AD)

Azure Active Directory

Systems Design

Systems Engineering

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, or related field

Job description

General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc. is seeking a Senior Principal Directory Services Architect to lead and optimize the enterprise identity infrastructure.

You will design, implement, and govern directory services and hybrid authentication to support mission-critical environments. You will autonomously resolve complex issues, guide automation initiatives, and evaluate new tools to strengthen security and reliability across on-premises and cloud platforms.