> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/4316288-cloud-computing-specialist-sme-directory-services-microsoft-365-w-secret-clearance](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/4316288-cloud-computing-specialist-sme-directory-services-microsoft-365-w-secret-clearance). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Cloud Computing Specialist SME, Directory Services (Microsoft 365) w/Secret Clearance - **Company:** TekSynap Corporation - **Location:** Battle Creek, MI, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $150,000.0 - $190,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Active Directory, Cloud Computing, NIPRNet, Windows PowerShell, Zero Trust Network Access, SC Clearance, Information Technology, Gsuite, 3-tier Architectures, Servicenow - **Published:** October 26, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.techcareers.com/job.asp?id=3472101921&tx=JP10801LFU&pt=1&aff=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54&utm_source=Job%20Feed&utm_medium=textkernel&utm_campaign=DE&utm_term=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54 ## About the Role * Ten years of IT experience, including six years of Microsoft 365 administration, two years of tenant administration and two years of PowerShell scripting, The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to handle, feel, touch; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. The employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is regularly required to lift up to 10 pounds. The employee is frequently required to lift up to 25 pounds; and up to 50 pounds. The vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. ## Description We are seeking a Cloud Computing Specialist SME, Directory Services (Microsoft 365) to join our team supporting the DLA Enterprise IT Architecture (EIA) Support Services task order under JETS 2.0 in Fort Belvoir, Virginia., * Demonstrated experience supporting government agencies, customers, or contracts within federal environments. This includes the Intelligence Community (IC), Department of Defense (DoD), Federal Civil agencies, and military organizations. Prior experience supporting the same or similar contract, with an in-depth understanding of the customer environment, requirements, and operational landscape, is highly desirable. * Willing to sign a Letter of Commitment for the proposal and available to start December 1, 2026 Certifications: * One current Microsoft certification from this list: MCSA or MCSE (2016), AZ-104, SC-200, SC-300, SC-400, MD-102, AZ-800, AZ-801 or MS-102 * DoD 8570/8140 IAT Level II baseline certification * Computing environment certification from the current DLA approved Computing Environment Certification List Clearance: * Active Secret clearance; position designated IT-I Critical Sensitive. IT-I designation or a completed Tier 5 investigation must be in place at proposal submission (11/4/2026) RESPONSIBILITIES * Serve as the senior technical lead for DLA Directory Services, providing Tier 3 engineering, administration and modernization of enterprise identity, directory, collaboration, messaging and cloud platforms * Administer the DLA Microsoft 365 and Entra ID tenant, including Conditional Access, federation and directory synchronization * Engineer and maintain Active Directory and Group Policy on NIPRNet and SIPRNet * Support Exchange and Microsoft 365 messaging, including mail flow, connectors, certificates and transport rules * Support Google Workspace services as tasked * Automate administration and reporting with PowerShell * Keep tenant configuration aligned with DoD baselines and STIGs, and support Zero Trust activities that affect identity * Resolve Tier 3 tickets in ServiceNow within SLA and provide technical direction to the AD/Group Policy and Exchange administrators * Prepare runbooks, technical documentation and change requests through the DLA change process, This position supports an upcoming government contract proposal and is contingent upon contract award and government approval. Candidates must meet all stated requirements and may be required to sign a Letter of Commitment (LOC).