Top Secret Senior Active Directory Administrator

Insight Global
Stafford, VA, United States
15 days ago
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Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
7 years minimum
Compensation
$100,000.0 - $115,000.0
Working hours
Regular working hours

Tech stack

Multitier Architecture Active Directory Databases System Configuration Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol Distributed File Systems Domain Name System (DNS) Failover Microsoft Lync Enterprise Messaging Systems Windows Servers Routing
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Performance Tuning Windows PowerShell VMware Virtualization System Availability Firewalls (Computer Science) 3-tier Architectures Network Server User Accounts Vmware

Job description

Insight Global is looking for a Top Secret cleared Active Directory Administrator to join the team sitting 5 days on site in Quantico, in support of a Federal customer. They will be part of an Enterprise Tier 3 level Active Directory (AD) Support team supporting over 265,000 user accounts and 140,000 computer accounts across several AD domains on government operated networks. The services that the AD Support team supports in Active Directory include accounts and group management; security configuration of the AD infrastructure; Domain Name Service (DNS); Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol; Distributed File Replication Services; Group Policy Objects; and other directory services technologies as applicable.

The ideal candidate will provide Tier III level Active Directory support and requires knowledge of the Windows Server Operating System and relevant AD applications (such as Lync, System Center Suite, and Exchange). The underlying infrastructure consists of both physical servers and VMware based servers and requires knowledge in VMware Virtualization and VMware vCloud to perform the specialized EDM Active Directory tasks. The Senior Administrator will be responsible for the following:

Maintain the overall health of technologies associated with AD and internal DNS. Resolve Active Directory tickets escalated from the service desk to include completing the associated administrative activities and providing a weekly status report. Coordinate incident tickets between Tier II and III sections as well as other sections as required. Provide documentation, guidance and instruction to Tier II, and service desks for handling standard Active Directory related incidents, work orders, and service requests. Provide Active Directory Service Desk Resolution Reports documentation to the service desk on the procedures for completing the task. Submit and execute AD related Request for Change tasks. Monitor the system availability and performance of AD with Government -provided event management tools, and take corrective action with regard to incidents that lower the health of AD. Provide project support for AD related technologies. Coordinate with the Engineering Team and other sections on AD-related issues. Support change management process; submit requests through Change Approval Board; and participate in Change Review Boards. Escalate product issues to third party product vendors upon Government approval. Implement monitoring tool thresholds and conduct proactive event remediation. Provide analysis and remediation for DISA Security Technical Implementation Guidelines (STIG) for all responsible technologies in preparation for the annual Commanders Cyber Readiness Inspections (CCRI). Document and implement technical solutions for operational requirements using existing and emerging technologies.

Requirements

Active Top Secret clearance DoD 8580 IAT III (CASP+CE, CCNP Security, CISA, GCIH, GCED, or CISSP (or Associate) Professional level certification, i.e. MCSA Windows Server 2016/2019/2022, MCSE Core Infrastructure, Microsoft Windows Server Hybrid Administrator 7 years related experience Firewall, Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) experience configuring, certificate configuring; troubleshooting Experience with PowerShell commands needed to manage Active Directory features, roles, mailboxes, performance and troubleshooting Experience identifying the need for any Active Directory system reconfigurations (minor or significant) Experience maintaining policies, procedures, and training plans for Active Directory system administration and appropriate use Experience in building, tuning and maintaining servers in an enterprise environment. Experience troubleshooting server performance issues using native Windows Server tools and utilities Strong experience with Active Directory 2019/2022, planning, deploying and migration, including experience with mailbox server failover and cluster management Extensive knowledge of AD architecture - databases and logs, mail routing and protocol support. Thorough working knowledge of Windows Server 2019/2022 Ability to evaluate the need for any messaging system reconfigurations (minor or significant) Ability to maintain policies, procedures, and training plans for messaging system administration and appropriate use

Benefits & conditions

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.

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