This hybrid remote position requires to be onsite 2 days a week in Washington, DC.

Must be local to DC, MD, VA or within a 2-hour commute

Due to Federal Government Security Clearance Requirements: U.S. Citizenship 

Tired of Tame Domains? Be the Active Directory Architect You Were Meant to Be!

Calling all PowerShell wranglers and security sorcerers!

Do you dream in DNS records and wake up sweating over user permissions? Do you crave a challenge that goes beyond the mundane and lets you unleash your inner architect? Then this Active Directory Engineer role is your IT destiny!

We're on the hunt for a passionate AD rockstar to join our vibrant IT team. This is no ordinary gig you'll be the mastermind behind our entire digital kingdom, wielding the power of Active Directory to build a secure, scalable, and epic user experience.

Here's what awaits you in this legendary quest:

• Become the Da Vinci of Domains: Design, implement, and optimize our Active Directory environment. Think of yourself as Michelangelo sculpting a masterpiece, but with way less marble dust.

• PowerShell Puppet Master: Script like a scripting deity! Automate repetitive tasks and streamline AD management. Your efficiency will be legendary.

• The Unraveler of Mysteries: When AD throws a tantrum (because even the best tech has quirks), you'll be the hero, diagnosing and resolving issues with the skills of a seasoned detective.

• Security Crusader: You'll be the guardian at the digital gate, enforcing ironclad security policies and access controls within the AD domain. Think Gandalf, but with way less fireworks.

• Collaboration is Key: You'll work hand-in-hand with other IT champions to ensure seamless integration of AD with other crucial systems. Think Avengers Assemble, but for servers!

Do you possess the magic touch? We need someone who:

• Bachelor s and ten (10) years or more system engineering experience; Masters and seven (7) years or more experience; May accept additional training and experience in lieu of degree.
• Experience and confidence to be the subject matter expert (SME) Senior Active Directory System Engineer in a large AD environment with the proven ability to coordinate technical efforts and resolve issues across multiple teams.
• Strong working knowledge of Windows 2019 and 2022 Member Servers and Domain Controller operating systems platforms, DNS, networks, DMZs, network security zones
• Expert knowledge of ADDS, ADFS, and Azure AD
• Experience working on on-prem and cloud platforms.
• Extensive and deep knowledge of advanced PowerShell scripting, Group Policy Objects (GPO) experience, Group Policy precedence order and scope of management, WMI filters, Group Policy Preferences, group-based GPO filtering to manage Windows workstation and server population.
• Excellent writing and communication skills, including proven experience effectively communicating technical challenges and solutions to peers, customers and senior management
• A Strong understanding of DNS Management
• Extensive knowledge of Distributed File Systems (DFS)
• Strong understanding and practical experience using of Group Policy for server management.
• Experience with Microsoft SQL Infrastructure and creating queries.
• Strong understanding of Windows print queue management