Active Directory Engineer

Overview

On Site
Full Time

Skills

Virtual Directory
Access Control
Technical Support
Risk Management Framework
RMF
System Requirements
Documentation
Research Design
Active Directory
Microsoft Azure
Group Policy
Dragon NaturallySpeaking
DNS
PKI
Windows PowerShell
Microsoft Windows Server
Microsoft Operating Systems
Analytical Skill
Creative Problem Solving
Testing
Supervision
Microsoft
FIM
SailPoint
Research
Technical Direction
Information Technology
Cyber Security
Telecommunications
Systems Design
Information Systems
Software Development Methodology
Security Engineering
Network
Systems Management
Contract Management
ROOT
Leadership
Management
DoD
Regulatory Compliance
Information Assurance
Computer Hardware
Training

Job Details

As a Systems Engineer supporting the Government, you will be a part of a team charged with engineering IDAM technologies such as digital identities, Virtual Directory, PKI, Access Control, and more to ensure integrity and confidentiality of critical client systems.

Job Description
  • Planning, conducting, and overseeing the technical aspects of projects.
  • Coordinating the efforts of technical support staff in the performance of assigned projects aligned with the RMF process for obtaining ATO's in the customer environment.
  • Applying advanced methods, theories, and research techniques in the investigation and solution of the complex system requirements and problems.
  • Developing training tools and documentation; overseeing implementation of same.
  • Providing technical consultation on current and proposed systems to other organizations and clients.
  • Assisting in the planning and performing of analytical research, design development, and other assignments in conformance with design, engineering and customer specifications.
  • Serving as a technical consultant on current and proposed systems to the client which may require after hours/on-call support towards mission success.

Required Skills
  • Expert level troubleshooting skills with Active Directory, Azure AD, Group Policies including Advanced group policy manager, DNS, PKI, Microsoft PowerShell, Windows Server versions up to 2019.
  • Ability to quickly get up to speed on complex topologies and interdependencies across a wide range of technologies, most specifically: 2012 or later forest/domains and complex Active Roles administration and sync service.
  • Experience with architecting and engineering enterprise level solutions.
  • Advanced analytical and creative problem-solving skills for creation and testing of software systems and maintenance of same.
  • Ability to work with little supervision in high stress / high visibility environments with time sensitive requirements.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Ability to take direction and retain information.

Desired Skills
  • Knowledge in One Identity Active Roles Server and Sync Server, Thycotic Secret Server, Microsoft FIM/MIM, SailPoint, and Radiant Logic FID.

Standard Characteristics
  • Generally recognized as a leader in the industry in their area of expertise; sought out by others in the area of expertise for advice and guidance.
  • Provide expert support, analysis, research, and advice into exceptionally complex problems, and processes relating to the subject matter.
  • Serve as technical expert on executive-level project teams providing technical direction, interpretation and alternatives. Expertise is in a particular area of Information Technology (e.g., Cybersecurity, Information Systems Architecture, Telecommunications Systems Design, Architecture, Implementation, Information Systems Integration, Software Development Methodologies, Security Engineering, Communications and Network Systems Management).
  • Perform highly specialized and technical tasks associated with the most current and cutting-edge technologies.
  • May serve as a technical consultant to a project or a number projects dealing with area of technical expertise.
  • Coordinate with contract management and Government personnel to ensure the problems have been properly defined and the solutions satisfy customer needs.

Skills and Task - Exceptionally Complex
  • Researches and evaluates new concepts and processes to improve performance.
  • Analyzes cross-functional problem sets, identifies root causes and resolves issues.
  • Assists more junior level technicians, specialists, and managers in their activities.
  • Can perform all tasks of lower level technicians, specialists, and/or managers.

Leadership Management
  • Works individually, actively participates on integrated teams, and leads multiple tasks, projects or teams.
  • Oversees and monitors performance, and when required, takes steps to resolve issues.

Guidance
  • Directs multiple teams through to project completion.
  • Provides guidance and direction to lower level technicians, specialists, and managers.

Training and Certifications
  • DoD 8570 compliance or information assurance certification commensurate with technical objectives and services required within the task order.
  • Applicable software or hardware training and certifications commensurate with the technical objectives, services required and IT environment specified within the task order.

Education and Experience
  • High School Diploma 10 years
  • Associate's Degree 8 years
  • Bachelor's Degree 6 years
  • Master's Degree 4 years
  • PhD 2 years
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