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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Principal Directory Services Architect - **Company:** General Dynamics Information Technology - **Location:** Washington, DC, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $170,000.0 - $230,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, User Authentication, Authentication Protocols, Microsoft Azure, Biometrics, Computer Engineering, Windows Servers, Information Technology - **Published:** September 4, 2026 - **Apply:** https://gdit.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/External_Career_Site/job/USA-DC-Washington/Senior-Principal-Directory-Services-Architect_RQ217345-1/apply ## About the Role Bring your technology expertise and drive for innovation to GDIT. The Senior Principal Directory Services Architect must have: · Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, or related field. Experience may be substituted for education. · Minimum of 10 years of experience in directory services architecture and management. · Strong understanding of system security, authentication protocols, and access control methodologies. · Relevant certifications (e.g., Azure/AWS Admin, Azure/AWS Security, Windows Server Hybrid Administrator, MCSE) REQUIRED · Clearance Level Must Currently Possess: Top Secret and SCI eligible, Years of Experience 10 + years of related experience * may vary based on technical training, certification(s), or degree Certification ## Description Own your opportunity to serve as a critical component of our nation's safety and security. Make an impact by using your expertise to protect our country from threats., Advance how our customers operate while you advance your career. Join GDIT as a Senior Principal Directory Services Architect you will build an impactful career in enterprise IT, collaborating with people who are driven and resourceful like you., As a Senior Principal Directory Services Architect, the work you'll do at GDIT will be impactful to the customer's mission. You will play a crucial role in delivering advanced solutions and strategic insight to optimize the customers enterprise environment. · Proven expertise in managing, monitoring, maintaining, troubleshooting, and updating directory services and hybrid authentication systems. · Provide expertise in managing complex identity, access, authentication, and centralized resource management systems and platforms. · Autonomously handle and resolve technical issues, ensuring the reliability and efficiency of directory services. · Proficient in using automation and orchestration for streamlined maintenance and monitoring of directory services systems. · Evaluate and recommend new tools and technologies to enhance the directory services environment. ## Related Videos - [Biometric Phone Chargers, $40m Domain Names & AI Movies Winning Awards - Peter Kröner](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1810-biometric-phone-chargers-40m-domain-names-ai-movies-winning-awards-peter-kroner) - [Developer Tools for Microsoft Azure](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/450-developer-tools-for-microsoft-azure) - [This Is Not Your Father's .NET](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/967-this-is-not-your-father-s-net) - [Security Pitfalls for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/726-security-pitfalls-for-software-engineers) - [AI for Enterprise Developers - Dr. Damir Dobric](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1831-ai-for-enterprise-developers-dr-damir-dobric) - [Hacking MSSQL on Cloud. 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