Identity and Directory Services Engineer

General Dynamics

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On-site
Location
Chantilly, VA
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$142,792–$184,000 / yr
Posted
125 days ago
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About General Dynamics

General Dynamics is a global aerospace and defense company offering a broad portfolio of products and services in business aviation, ship construction, land combat vehicles, and information technology. It serves customers in the U.S. government, allied governments, and a diverse array of commercial markets.

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TL;DR · Identity and Directory Services Engineer

The Identity and Directory Services Engineer joins the IT Infrastructure and Operations team to support geographically dispersed systems integrating Linux and Microsoft services. This role involves designing, building, deploying, and administering large-scale multi-domain enterprise Windows Server environments across on-premises, cloud, and hybrid infrastructures. The engineer will manage migrations, refine requirements, create design documentation, and provide O&M support throughout the IT project lifecycle. Key technical requirements include Active Directory, DNS, Windows Server 2016/2019, LDAP, Group Policy, and Active Directory Federation Services. Candidates must utilize tools like PowerShell, System Center Operations Manager, Microsoft Deployment Toolkit, and System Center Configuration Manager. The work focuses on engineering solutions for public and private clouds, utilizing automated CM tools and hardening systems to meet security and SCAP compliance standards.

What you'll do

  • Design and define system architecture for on-premises and cloud-based hosting technologies.
  • Develop system requirements specifications and detailed design plans based on user requirements.
  • Administer and maintain components for on-premises and cloud-based virtualized systems.
  • Plan and direct upgrades for Windows Server infrastructure, Active Directory, DNS, and Group Policy.
  • Build and migrate physical and virtual systems to on-premises, cloud, or hybrid infrastructures.
  • Create design documentation, installation instructions, and deployment plans for the IT project lifecycle.
  • Harden systems to ensure compliance with security guidelines and SCAP requirements.
  • Automate solution deployments using configuration management tools and PowerShell scripting.

What we're looking for

  • Must possess a Top Secret SCI with Polygraph clearance.
  • Must be a US Citizen.
  • 10+ years of related experience.
  • CompTIA Security+ or similar for IAT Level II DoD 8570/8140 certification.
  • Experience with Microsoft Windows Server Active Directory design, implementation, and Group Policy Management.
  • Experience with Windows DNS, DHCP, LDAP, and Active Directory Federation Services.
  • Experience with Microsoft deployment methodology options including Microsoft Deployment Toolkit and System Center Configuration Manager.
  • Experience with Windows Server 2016 and 2019 is optimal.
  • Experience with Microsoft Identity Manager and/or Forefront Identity Manager is optimal.
  • Experience with Microsoft Windows automation scripting with PowerShell or other scripting languages.
  • Experience building/managing servers in AWS and VMware based environments is desired.
  • Experience with system configuration and hardening based on security guidelines such as DISA STIGs.

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