Identity and Directory Services Engineer - TS/SCI with Polygraph

General Dynamics Information Technology•Chantilly, VA

9h•$161,500 - $218,500•Onsite

About The Position

GDIT is seeking engineers to support geographically dispersed systems integrating Linux and Microsoft services. The selected candidate will design, build, deploy, and administer large-scale, multi-domain enterprise Windows Server environments. The role also involves building, maintaining, and migrating physical and virtual systems to on-premises, cloud, or hybrid infrastructures, and supporting multiple globally dispersed WAN-connected sites. Following a DevOps model, engineers support solutions throughout the IT project lifecycle, including refining requirements, creating design documentation and installation instructions, developing deployment plans, and providing operations and maintenance support. Depending on skills and project assignments, work may include engineering geographically dispersed services, integrating services into public, private, and hybrid clouds, developing solutions for automated configuration-management deployment, and hardening systems for security and SCAP compliance. The position is onsite in Chantilly, Virginia, with 40 scheduled hours per week and no required travel. The likely salary range is $161,500–$218,500; actual compensation depends on experience, geographic location, and potentially contractual requirements. Candidates must be U.S. citizens and must currently hold an active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph.

Requirements

Active Top Secret/SCI clearance with polygraph.
CompTIA Security+ or a similar IAT Level II 8570/8140 certification required at start.
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
At least 10 years of related experience.
Experience designing and implementing Microsoft Windows Server Active Directory.
Experience with Group Policy Management.
Experience with Windows DNS and DHCP.
Experience with LDAP.
Experience with Active Directory Federation Services.
Experience with Active Directory Domains and Trusts.
Experience monitoring Microsoft systems with System Center Operations Manager.
Experience with Microsoft deployment methodology options, including Microsoft Deployment Toolkit and System Center Configuration Manager.
Experience with Windows Server; Windows Server 2016 and 2019 experience is optimal.
Experience with Microsoft Windows automation scripting using PowerShell or other scripting languages.
Experience with system configuration and hardening based on security guidelines such as DISA STIGs.
U.S. citizenship is required.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Windows Server 2016 and 2019.
Experience with Microsoft Identity Manager and/or Forefront Identity Manager.
Experience building or managing servers in AWS and VMware environments.
Experience managing work tasks using tools such as JIRA and ServiceNow.

Responsibilities

Design and define system architectures for new or existing computer systems using on-premises and cloud-based hosting technologies.
Analyze requirements and system architectures to develop system requirements specifications and design plans.
Administer, operate, manage, and maintain components of on-premises and cloud-based virtualized systems.
Review completion and implementation of system additions and enhancements, and make recommendations to management or clients.
Plan and direct upgrades to Windows Server infrastructure and related components, including Active Directory, Domain Controller topology, LDAP, authentication services, DNS, permissions and access controls, and Group Policy.
Support solutions throughout the IT project lifecycle, including requirements refinement, design documentation, installation instructions, deployment planning, and operations and maintenance.
Build, maintain, and migrate physical and virtual systems to on-premises, cloud, or hybrid infrastructures.
Support geographically dispersed, WAN-connected sites.
Engineer services and cloud integrations, develop solutions for automated configuration-management deployment, and harden solutions for security and SCAP compliance, as assigned.

Benefits

401(k) plan with company match.
Medical plan options, including options with Health Savings Accounts.
Dental plan options.
Vision plan.
Paid education and certifications.
Professional growth opportunities and an internal mobility team.
Paid vacation and holidays.
Paid time off plans that include sick and personal time.
Paid parental, military, bereavement, and jury duty leave.
Short- and long-term disability benefits.
Life insurance and other insurance offerings, including accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness, and business travel and accident insurance.
Full flex work weeks where possible.