Active Directory Engineer

Design, deploy, and manage Active Directory (AD) environments including forests, domains, trusts, and group policies.

Maintain and troubleshoot AD replication, DNS, DHCP, and authentication services.

Implement and manage identity and access management (IAM) solutions.

Ensure AD security and compliance with federal standards (e.g., STIGs, NIST).

Perform upgrades, patching, and health checks of AD infrastructure.

Collaborate with cybersecurity, network, and systems teams to support enterprise initiatives.

Document architecture, configurations, and operational procedures.

Minimum 5 years of experience in Active Directory engineering or systems administration.

Strong understanding of AD architecture, GPOs, OU design, and domain trust relationships.

Experience with PowerShell scripting for automation and reporting.

Familiarity with federal government IT environments and compliance requirements.

Experience with Microsoft technologies including Windows Server, Azure AD, and Office 365.

Excellent troubleshooting, documentation, and communication skills.

Microsoft certifications (e.g., MCSA, MCSE, Azure Administrator).

Experience with PKI, LDAP, Kerberos, and SAML.

Knowledge of identity federation and single sign-on (SSO) solutions.

Experience with enterprise monitoring and auditing tools.