Active Directory Systems Engineer

  • BELTSVILLE, MD
  • Posted 60+ days ago | Updated 6 hours ago

Overview

On Site
Full Time

Skills

SSO
Active Directory
IT infrastructure
Business requirements
Group policy
Test plans
Domain controllers
Systems engineering
DNS administration
Information Technology
Federal government
Science
Security clearance
DOS
Cloud computing
Authentication
Microsoft Azure
Policies
DNS
Microsoft SCOM
Microsoft SCCM
Windows PowerShell
Scripting
Management
Replication
Leadership
Specification
Kerberos
Delegation
Microsoft Windows
Servers
Training
Automation
Microsoft
MSCE
Computer networking
ITIL
Writing
SAP BASIS
FOCUS

Job Details

Job ID: 2316786

Location: BELTSVILLE, MD, US

Date Posted: 2024-02-02

Category: Engineering and Sciences

Subcategory: Systems Engineer

Schedule: Full-time

Shift: Day Job

Travel: No

Minimum Clearance Required: None

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Top Secret

Potential for Remote Work: No

Description

This position is in support of the Department of State (DoS) as a part of the Vanguard 2.2.1 contract.

The candidate will be responsible to support the on-premise and cloud based authentication applications and other services securing the DoS IT infrastructure. Experience with Azure Connect Health and configuring Conditional Access Policies to meet the system owner's business requirements are preferred.

This role requires an in-depth knowledge of the Active Directory, DNS, SCOM\SCCM, group policy and a proficiency in PowerShell scripting. The candidate must have demonstrated prior and active experience in managing Active Directory including diagnosing complex replication, group policy, and multi domain issues. The candidate will support the continuing goal of incorporating these innovative technologies into the Department's equipment modernization program.

The successful candidate will be a self-starter, someone who can work independently, and will be flexible in a fast-paced environment.

The position may allow some temporary hybrid remote work due to Covid-19. Position may be called back onsite at any time at the customer's request.

Description of Duties
  • Active Directory liaison with the other project teams.
  • Participate with other engineering groups to implement and support a new directory related services.
  • Lead and Participate in Technical meetings.
  • Ensure Line and services manager are made aware of potential system problems or customer issues to avoid surprising management personnel.
  • Create AD test plans, technical specifications, work instructions, and white papers as required.
  • Communicate regularly to Government leads regarding project activities and status.
  • Onboard the application in Azure AD.
  • Help application owners to create service principal name (SPN) if it is not already configured.
  • Create Kerberos Constrain Delegation (KCD) for single sign-on (SSO).
  • Monitor and troubleshoot Active Directory Domain controllers across the Department.
  • Configure, manage, add, delete, change user/groups/computers in Azure AD and AD.
  • Create DNS records.
  • Perform rebuilds and new builds of Windows servers and service.

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience
  • Bachelor's degree with 10+ year's recent system engineering experience. Additional training and experience may be substituted in lieu of a degree.
  • Proficiency authoring PowerShell scripts for task automation.
  • A Strong understanding of DNS Management.
  • Strong understanding and practical experience with AD Group Policies.
  • Foundational to advance proficiency with SCOM and SCCM.

Required Clearance
  • ship.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret clearance.
  • Ability to obtain interim secret clearance prior to starting work.

Desired Experience/Skills/Attributes
  • Microsoft MSCE certification.
  • Familiarity with DoS processes.
  • Microsoft and/or networking certifications.
  • ITIL v4 Foundation concepts within the workplace.
  • Excellent interpersonal and team skills.
  • Strong writing skills.


SAIC accepts applications on an ongoing basis and there is no deadline.

Covid Policy: SAIC does not require COVID-19 vaccinations or boosters. Customer site vaccination requirements must be followed when work is performed at a customer site.


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