Onsite Active Directory Engineer (Cleared)

CDW • MD

92d

About The Position

At CDW, we make it happen, together. Trust, connection, and commitment are at the heart of how we work together to deliver for our customers. It’s why we’re coworkers, not just employees. Coworkers who genuinely believe in supporting our customers and one another. We collectively forge our path forward with a level of commitment that speaks to who we are and where we’re headed. We’re proud to share our story and Make Amazing Happen at CDW. We are seeking a seasoned Active Directory Engineer with over 5 years of experience to support a secure federal government environment. This role is responsible for the design, implementation, and maintenance of Active Directory infrastructure, ensuring high availability, security, and compliance. The ideal candidate will have prior experience supporting federal agencies and must hold an active Full Scope Polygraph (FS Poly) clearance.

Requirements

• Active FS Polygraph Clearance (mandatory).
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees