Senior Systems Engineer - Enterprise Directory Services and Authentication

General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc.; Apache Flats (AZ); On-site; USD 88,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan options

Paid time off

401K with company match

Job summary

General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc. seeks a Senior Systems Engineer to advance Army AD implementations and enterprise IT at Fort Huachuca. You will lead design, deployment, and support of Active Directory across NIPRNET, SIPRNET, and DF environments.

The role requires TS clearance, 5+ years of related experience, and expertise in forest architecture, cloud integrations, scripting, and STIG configuration. Onsite work with federal customers offers meaningful impact and growth.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of related experience.
• Active Top Secret clearance with ability to obtain SCI.
• IAT III certification (SecurityX, CCNP Security, CISA, CISSP, GCED, or GCIH) plus an additional Computing Environment certification.
• Knowledge in forest architecture and infrastructure design; site replication and topology engineering.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support AD service management across multiple OS environments.
• Design, build, test and deploy AD systems integrated into Army networks.
• Coordinate documentation and RFC/IAVA compliance.
• Collaborate with government stakeholders and cross-functional teams.
• Provide configuration management, testing, and technical support.

Skills

Active Directory Configuration

Active Directory Management

Active Directory Replication

ACAS

Cloud Integrations

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

CISSP

CCNP Security

CISA

GCED

GCIH

Job description

Job Qualifications

• Skills: Active Directory Configuration, Active Directory Management, Active Directory Replication, Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS), Cloud Integrations
• Certifications: Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) | International Information System Security Certification Consortium (ISC2) - International Information System Security Certification Consortium (ISC2), Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) Security | Cisco - Cisco, CompTIA SecurityX CE | CompTIA - CompTIA, GIAC Certified Enterprise Defender (GCED) | Global Information Assurance Certification (GIAC) - Global Information Assurance Certification (GIAC), GIAC Certified Incident Handler Certification (GCIH) | Global Information Assurance Certification (GIAC) - Global Information Assurance Certification (GIAC)
• Experience: 5 + years of related experience
• US Citizenship Required: Yes

Job Description

Advance how our customers operate while you advance your career. Join GDIT as a Senior Systems Engineer and build an impactful career in enterprise IT, collaborating with people who are driven and resourceful like you. Selected candidate will provide full time onsite support at our Fort Huachuca facility. MEANINGFUL WORK AND PERSONAL IMPACT: As a Senior Systems Engineer Senior your work directly supports the design, development, engineering, integration, and technical and operational support to employ specified Non-Classified Internet Protocol Router Network (NIPRNET), Secret Internet Protocol Router Network (SIPRNET), and Deployed Forces (DF) portion of the Department of War Information Network (DOWIN). You will provide configuration management support, testing and technical support in the implementation of Army Active Directory systems. Lead, manage, and support efficient and effective AD service management processes by providing accurate configuration information. Submit recommendations for use of AD tools for multiple operating system environments and implement the Government's chosen solution. Submit recommendations for use of AD tools for multiple operating system environments and implement the Government's chosen solution. Participate in Boards, Bureaus, Centers, Cells and Working Groups (B2C2WG) in support of NETCOM network solutions. Coordinate, review and maintain system documentation guidance on use of AD capabilities to all levels of administrators. Provide support to operational organizations supporting RFCs and IAVA compliance. Provide strategic planning, execution, and management for the design, build and deployment of AD systems, integrated into Army NIPRNET, SIPRNET, Joint and testing environments. Design, build, test new and optimize AD hardware systems, computer components, and peripherals. Update existing AD systems to ensure compatibility with the latest software iterations. Collaborate with peers, change and risk managers, technical writers, and government stakeholders across all echelons—from subordinate commands to Headquarters, Department of the Army. Drive the effective management, accuracy, and reliability of Active Directory (AD) service management processes across multiple operating system environments. Utilize your expertise in the implementation of directory services, application servers, and support for enterprise application migrations.

What you’ll need to succeed (Required)

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree. An additional 4 years of experience may be substituted in lieu of degree.
• Clearance: Active Top Secret security clearance with ability to obtain SCI.
• Certification: IAT III certification (SecurityX, CCNP Security, CISA, CISSP, GCED, or GCIH) plus an additional Computing Environment certification.
• Experience: 5+ years of related experience.
• Technical skills: Knowledge in all aspects of forest architecture and infrastructure design. Site replication and topology engineering. Security and identity isolation. Disaster recovery and forest recovery. Hybrid identity and cloud integrations. Scripting, automations and diagnostics. Assured Compliance Assessment Solution and vulnerability scanning. Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGS) configuration management.

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The likely salary range for this position is $88,400 - $119,600. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.

Schedule and Location

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Travel Required: Less than 10%

Telecommuting Options: Onsite

Work Location: USA AZ Fort Huachuca

Benefits

• Medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match.
• Paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave.
• Short and long-term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance.

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