Identity and Directory Services Engineer

General Dynamics

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Work type
On-site
Location
Chantilly, VA
Salary
$142,792–$184,000 / yr
Posted
79 days ago
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Confirmed live 2 days ago

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Similar $168k
This role $163k
$133k most similar roles pay here $206k

This role pays less than 54% of similar roles. Most pay $145,000–$191,000 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $163k versus about $168k for comparable roles.

Based on 240 similar postings.

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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.

General Dynamics currently has 1123 open roles on FindRole.

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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, state-of-the-art 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 manages the full project lifecycle, including requirement refinement, documentation, and automated deployment using tools like PowerShell. Key responsibilities include managing Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, LDAP, Group Policy, and Authentication Services while ensuring security hardening via DISA STIGs. Technical requirements include experience with Windows Server 2016/2019, System Center Configuration Manager, Microsoft Identity Manager, and VMware environments. The role focuses on solving complex infrastructure challenges by integrating services into public and private clouds while maintaining high-security standards for critical government and defense information systems.

What you'll do

  • Design and define system architectures for on-premises and cloud-based hosting technologies.
  • Develop system requirements specifications and design plans based on analyzed infrastructure needs.
  • Administer, operate, and maintain components for large-scale multi-domain enterprise Windows Server environments.
  • Manage Active Directory infrastructure including Domain Controller topology, LDAP, DNS, and Group Policy.
  • Execute the migration of physical and virtual systems to cloud or hybrid infrastructures.
  • Automate system deployments using configuration management tools and PowerShell scripting.
  • Harden systems to ensure compliance with security guidelines such as DISA STIGs.
  • Provide operations and maintenance support throughout the entire IT project lifecycle.

What we're looking for

  • Must possess an active Top Secret SCI with Polygraph clearance.
  • Must be a United States citizen.
  • 10+ years of related experience required.
  • Experience with Microsoft Windows Server, Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, and LDAP is required.
  • Experience with Group Policy Management, AD Federation Services, and AD Domains and Trusts is required.
  • Experience with system hardening based on security guidelines like DISA STIGs is required.
  • CompTIA Security+ or similar certification for IAT Level II DoD 8570/8140 is required.
  • US Citizenship.

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