Windows/Active Directory Engineer with Security Clearance - Washington, DC, United States - BlueWater Federal Solutions

Description

Job Description Overview We are seeking an experienced Microsoft Windows and Active Directory Subject Matter Expert (SME) with a strong background in automation to join our team
You will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining our Microsoft Windows servers Active Directory infrastructure while leveraging automation tools and techniques to streamline processes and increase efficiency
Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and manage Microsoft Windows servers, build templates and images, Active Directory services, including domains, forests, trusts, group policies, and replication.
• Develop and implement automation solutions using scripting languages such as PowerShell to automate repetitive tasks, provisioning, and configuration management.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate Active Directory services with other systems and applications, ensuring seamless authentication and access control.
• Evaluate and recommend improvements to the existing infrastructure, keeping abreast of industry standard processes and emerging technologies.
• Lead projects related to Microsoft infrastructure migration, consolidation, and upgrade initiatives, ensuring minimal disruption to business operations.
• Create and maintain documentation, including standard operating procedures, architecture diagrams, and configuration guides.
• Stay current with security trends and vulnerabilities, implementing measures to enhance security posture and mitigate risks

Qualifications

• 10 years of overall IT experience with BS degree
• Must have an active Top Secret clearance with ability to obtain a Q and SCI clearance.
• 7+ years of experience in designing, implementing, and managing Microsoft servers and Active Directory environments in enterprise-level organizations.
• Proficiency in automation tools and scripting languages, particularly PowerShell, for automating tasks and processes.
• Strong understanding of identity and access management principles, including LDAP, Kerberos, SAML, and multi-factor authentication.
• Experience with directory services integration, including LDAP, Azure AD, and third-party identity providers.
• Solid grasp of networking concepts, including TCP/IP, DNS, and DHCP technologies.
• Microsoft Certified is a plus

At BlueWater Federal Solutions, a Tetra Tech company, health and safety play a vital role in our success
BlueWater's employees work together to comply with all applicable health & safety practices and protocols, including health orders and regulations related to COVID-19 that are mandated by local, state and federal authorities
BlueWater Federal Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.