Senior Systems Engineer - Enterprise Directory Services and Authentication

General Dynamics Information Technology; Sierra Vista (AZ); On-site; USD 88,400 - 119,600; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics Information Technology is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer for onsite support at Fort Huachuca. You will lead AD service management, design and deploy AD systems, and collaborate with government stakeholders across Army environments.

The role requires extensive AD expertise, Top Secret clearance, and IAT III certification. The position is full-time and onsite in Fort Huachuca, AZ, with a comprehensive benefits package described in the Total Rewards section.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of related IT infrastructure 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead, manage, and support AD service management processes with accurate configuration information.
• Submit recommendations for AD tool use across OS environments and implement approved solutions.
• Participate in NETCOM governance groups to support network solutions.
• Coordinate and maintain system documentation for AD capabilities; support RFCs and IAVA compliance.

Skills

Active Directory Configuration

Active Directory Management

Active Directory Replication

ACAS

Cloud Integrations

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

Job Qualifications

• Active Directory Configuration
• Active Directory Management
• Active Directory Replication
• Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS)
• Cloud Integrations

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.

General Requirements

• Type of Requisition: Regular
• Clearance Level Must Currently Possess: Top Secret
• Clearance Level Must Be Able To Obtain: Top Secret/SCI
• Public Trust/Other Required: None
• Job Family: IT Infrastructure and Operations
• Certifications: None
• Experience: 5+ years of related experience
• US Citizenship Required: Yes

Responsibilities

• 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.

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE

• 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.

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 & Location

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Travel Required: Less than 10%

Telecommuting Options: Onsite

Work Location: USA AZ Fort Huachuca

Additional Work Locations: None

Total Rewards at GDIT

Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of 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. To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave. To ensure our employees are able to protect their income, other offerings such as short and long‑term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available. We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans