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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Identity & Directory Services Architect - **Company:** General Dynamics Information Technology - **Location:** United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $174,000.0 - $236,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Active Directory, Artificial Intelligence, Computer Vision, User Authentication, Microsoft Azure, VoIP, Cloud Computing, Cloud Computing Security, CompTIA Security+, Cyber Security, Databases, Continuous Integration, Data Centers, Information Engineering, Data Infrastructure, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol, DevOps, Disaster Recovery, Domain Name System (DNS), Network Topologies, Identity and Access Management, IT Management, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), PostgreSQL, Linux System Administration, Microsoft Office, Windows Servers, Office Suite, Open Source Technology, Ping (Networking Utility), Public Key Infrastructure, Azure Active Directory, Cloud Services, Microsoft SharePoint, TCP/IP, Wireless Access Point, Transport Layer Security, Okta, Cyberark, Grafana, HybridCloud, Firewalls (Computer Science), Microsoft Onedrive, SC Clearance, Kubernetes, Information Technology, SailPoint, Data Pipelines - **Published:** August 31, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.builtincolorado.com/auth/login?destination=/job/identity-directory-services-architect/10926624 ## About the Role Directory Services, Identity Access Management (IAM), Information Technology (IT) Infrastructure, 8 + years of related experience, + IAT Level II DoD 8570 certification (CompTIA Security+ CE or similar) + Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert (MCSE) Certification or relevant Enterprise IT and Directory Services Certifications * EDUCATION: Bachelor of Science or Arts Degree in related field * YEAR'S EXPERIENCE: 15+ years of Enterprise Engineering and Directory Services experience * TECHNICAL SKILLS: + Must have experience with: SailPoint, Okta, CyberArk, Ping Identity, Radiant Logic and/or ForgeRock + Expertise delivering highly secure IdAM solutions supporting multi-tenancy and hybrid cloud infrastructures + Expertise working with Microsoft Identity technologies including Active Directory, Azure Active Directory, and Group Policies. + Expertise with Identity Federation (AD-FS), Attribute Based Access Control (ABAC) and DoD PKI Infrastructure models + Expertise in developing, maintaining and contributing to technical and process documentation + Experience with Office 365 management and configuration (Exchange, OneDrive, SharePoint, Office Suite, AzureAD) + Expertise with Windows Server 2008-2016 + Networking experience (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VOIP, SSL, VPN, network topology, firewall) * SKILLS & ABILITIES: Ability to motivate teams to perform exceptionally over long stretches of time and in challenging situations * LOCATION: Remote, + Prior experience as IAM or ICAM Consultant, Specialist or Engineer + Expertise in cloud service delivery models + Expertise in DoD Cloud Computing Security Requirements Guide (CC-SRG) and SCCA Architectures including Cloud Access Point (CAP) architectures * SKILLS & ABILITIES: + Comfort with public speaking and giving presentations + Experience working with technical leadership and senior leaders, including C-Suite executives, #DEOScareers #GDITcareers #OpportunityOwned #WeAreGDIT #transitioningmilitary #clearedjobs ## Description GDIT is seeking an Identity & Directory Services Architect to provide and manage complex, hybrid, directory services capabilities for a large enterprise-wide collaboration efforts on our Defense Enterprise Office Solutions (DEOS) contract. 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