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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Active Directory Engineer - **Company:** TEKSYSTEMS INC. - **Location:** Cedar Rapids, IA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Active Directory, Active Directory Federation Services, Domain Controllers, User Authentication, Microsoft Azure, Domain Name System (DNS), Identity and Access Management, Public Key Infrastructure, Windows PowerShell, Role-Based Access Control, Azure Active Directory, Smart Cards, User Provisioning Software - **Published:** July 20, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9042221/active-directory-engineer ## About the Role * Active Top Secret security clearance. * 5+ years of experience supporting Active Directory engineering, administration, or identity management in large enterprise environments. * Experience implementing and administering Active Directory in enterprise-scale environments. * Strong experience with: * Active Directory * Group Policy (GPO) * DNS * Domain Controllers * Forests and Trusts * Identity and Access Management * Experience managing user lifecycle processes, permissions, and RBAC models. * Experience supporting Active Directory operational health and troubleshooting activities. * Familiarity with DISA STIG requirements and secure configuration practices. * Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills. * IAT II certification such as Security+ or higher (CASP+, CISSP) * Ability to work onsite in classified environments., * Experience supporting DoD, IC, or cleared defense contractor programs. * Experience with ADFS, SSO, and identity federation technologies. * Familiarity with RMF, NIST 800-53, and ATO processes. * Experience supporting classified environments with Active Directory infrastructure. * Experience with PowerShell scripting and Active Directory automation. * Familiarity with PKI, certificate services, smart card authentication, or privileged access management solutions. * Azure Active Directory / Entra ID experience. * Microsoft certifications (MCSA, MCSE, Azure Administrator, Azure Identity, or equivalent). ## Description TEKsystems is seeking and Active Directory Engineer with an active Top Secret clearance in Richardson, TX to support a Secure Distribution Environment (SDE) Infrastructure Deployment. This effort supports classified engineering workloads associated with Department of Defense (DoD) programs. The environment architecture has already been defined, and the team is focused on implementation, configuration, integration, validation, troubleshooting, and operational readiness of the Active Directory infrastructure. The engagement is projected to last up to 12 months, with an initial 6-month funding period. During deployment, engineers will support implementation activities in Richardson, TX and Cedar Rapids, IA. All travel expenses associated with deployment activities will be covered. What You'll Do * Implement and configure Active Directory environments in accordance with established architecture documentation and engineering standards. * Configure and maintain Active Directory forests, domains, trusts, and organizational units in support of classified environments. * Implement and manage Group Policy Objects (GPOs) aligned with DISA STIG requirements and organizational security standards. * Perform Active Directory administration including user provisioning, account management, role assignments, and access control management. * Support identity lifecycle management including onboarding, offboarding, account modifications, and RBAC administration. * Configure and support Active Directory Federation Services (ADFS) and identity federation capabilities. * Support cross-domain and cross-forest trust implementation and maintenance activities. * Maintain Active Directory operational health including replication monitoring, DNS administration, domain controller management, and troubleshooting. * Support implementation of least-privilege access controls and role-based access frameworks. * Assist with security hardening, STIG implementation, and identity-related compliance activities. * Support ATO documentation, RMF activities, continuous monitoring requirements, and audit readiness efforts. * Troubleshoot and resolve Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, authentication, and identity-related issues. * Maintain accurate technical documentation, configuration records, operational runbooks, and change management records. * Collaborate with infrastructure, cybersecurity, virtualization, and networking teams throughout deployment efforts. ## Related Videos - [Develop enterprise-ready applications for Microsoft Teams with Azure resources on modern web technologies](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/187-develop-enterprise-ready-applications-for-microsoft-teams-with-azure-resources-on-modern-web-technologies) - [Developer Tools for Microsoft Azure](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/450-developer-tools-for-microsoft-azure) - [Fake or News: LLMs Protect Each Other, Google Predicts Floods, and GitHub Copilot Loves COBOL - Niels Leenheer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1860-fake-or-news-llms-protect-each-other-google-predicts-floods-and-github-copilot-loves-cobol-niels-leenheer) - [MCP Mashups: How AI Agents are Reviving the Programmable Web](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1392-mcp-mashups-how-ai-agents-are-reviving-the-programmable-web) - [Backstage in Practice: Offloading Developer Operational Work Through Platform Self-Service](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1922-backstage-in-practice-offloading-developer-operational-work-through-platform-self-service) - [Delegating the chores of authenticating users to Keycloak](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1558-delegating-the-chores-of-authenticating-users-to-keycloak) ## Related Articles - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Where To Find Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/396-where-to-find-software-engineering-jobs) - [Events like RSAC Get You CISOs. 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