Senior Systems Engineer - Enterprise Directory Services and Authentication

General Dynamics - IT; Arizona; On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics - IT is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer for onsite support at Fort Huachuca. The role focuses on designing, implementing, and sustaining Active Directory services and related infrastructure within DoD networks, including NIPRNET/SIPRNET environments.

You will lead AD service management, collaborate with government stakeholders, and drive secure configuration and migration efforts. A TS clearance with SCI eligibility and IAT III certification are required, with 5+ years in the

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree; additional 4 years may substitute.
• Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility.
• IAT III certification and Computing Environment cert.
• 5+ years of related experience.
• Expertise in forest architecture, AD replication, security, disaster recovery, hybrid identity, scripting, vulnerability scanning, STIG configuration.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support AD service management processes across multiple OS environments.
• Design, build, test, and deploy AD hardware, software, and related components.
• Collaborate with peers, government stakeholders, and organizational teams across echelons.
• Coordinate documentation guidance for use of AD capabilities and RFCs/IAVA compliance.
• Drive the deployment of directory services and enterprise migrations.

Skills

Active Directory

Scripting & automation

Forest architecture design

Security & STIGs

Hybrid identity & cloud

Configuration management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

PowerShell

Group Policy

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):

Bring your technology expertise and drive for innovation to GDIT. The Senior Systems Engineer must have:

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: Able to obtain

IAT III certification (SecurityX, CCNP Security, CISA, CISSP, GCED, or GCIH) plus an additional Computing Environment certification. (reimbursement available for passing exam)

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.

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE

At GDIT, the mission is our purpose, and our people are at the center of everything we do.

• Growth: AI-powered career tool that identifies career steps and learning opportunities.
• Support: An internal mobility team focused on helping you achieve your career goals.
• Rewards: Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, 401K with company match, and competitive pay and paid time off.
• Community: Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace.

OWN YOUR OPPORTUNITY

Explore a career in program management at GDIT and you'll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your passion for the mission and delivering results.