Senior Principal Directory & Identity Architect

General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT); Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 170,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Growth opportunities

Internal mobility support

Comprehensive benefits

401K with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

GDIT is seeking a Senior Principal Directory Services Architect to advance how our customers operate within enterprise IT. You will lead efforts to design, manage, and optimize directory services and hybrid authentication across complex environments.

The role demands 10+ years in directory services, security, and identity management, with DoD 8140 IAT II compliance. Onsite in Washington, DC, with competitive pay and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required.
• Minimum 10 years in directory services architecture and management.
• Strong understanding of system security, authentication protocols, and access control.

Responsibilities

• Proven expertise in managing, monitoring, maintaining, troubleshooting, and updating directory services.
• Provide expertise in identity, access, authentication, and centralized resource management.
• Autonomously resolve technical issues, ensuring reliability of directory services.
• Use automation and orchestration for maintenance and monitoring.
• Evaluate and recommend new tools to enhance directory services.

Skills

Active Directory

Azure Active Directory

Systems Design

Systems Engineering

Education

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

Tools

Azure/AWS Admin

Azure/AWS Security

Windows Server Hybrid Administrator

MCSE

Job description

GDIT is seeking a Senior Principal Directory Services Architect to advance how our customers operate within enterprise IT. You will lead efforts to design, manage, and optimize directory services and hybrid authentication across complex environments.

The role demands 10+ years in directory services, security, and identity management, with DoD 8140 IAT II compliance. Onsite in Washington, DC, with competitive pay and comprehensive benefits.