Senior Principal Directory Services Architect

General Dynamics Information Technology•Washington, DC

1d•$170,000 - $230,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Advance how our customers operate while you advance your career. Join GDIT as a Senior Principal Directory Services Architect you will build an impactful career in enterprise IT, collaborating with people who are driven and resourceful like you. As a Senior Principal Directory Services Architect, the work you’ll do at GDIT will be impactful to the customer’s mission. You will play a crucial role in delivering advanced solutions and strategic insight to optimize the customers enterprise environment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, or related field. Experience may be substituted for education.
Minimum of 10 years of experience in directory services architecture and management.
Strong understanding of system security, authentication protocols, and access control methodologies.
Must be able/willing to obtain a Top Secret and SCI eligible clearance.
US Citizenship Required
DoD 8140 IAT II compliant

Nice To Haves

Relevant certifications (e.g., Azure/AWS Admin, Azure/AWS Security, Windows Server Hybrid Administrator, MCSE)

Responsibilities

Proven expertise in managing, monitoring, maintaining, troubleshooting, and updating directory services and hybrid authentication systems.
Provide expertise in managing complex identity, access, authentication, and centralized resource management systems and platforms.
Autonomously handle and resolve technical issues, ensuring the reliability and efficiency of directory services.
Proficient in using automation and orchestration for streamlined maintenance and monitoring of directory services systems.
Evaluate and recommend new tools and technologies to enhance the directory services environment.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages
401K with company match
Competitive pay
Paid time off
Full-flex work week
Variety of medical plan options
Dental plan options
Vision plan
401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match.
Variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave.
Short and long-term disability benefits
Life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance