Sr. Active Directory Engineer SME - Active Secret

Company : Maania Consultancy Services

Job Type : Full Time

Arlington, Va

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Job Description - Sr. Active Directory Engineer SME - Active Secret

Senior Active Directory Engineer SME
Location: Arlington, VA
Clearance: Secret (TS Preferred)
Salary: Up to $140k

Duties and responsibilities:

Design, implement, and manage enterprise-level Active Directory (AD) infrastructure to ensure scalability, security, and optimal performance.
Lead the planning, architecture, and deployment of AD services, including domain controllers, DNS, DHCP, and Group Policy Objects (GPOs)
Develop and enforce AD standards, policies, and procedures to ensure compliance with organizational guidelines and industry best practices.
Monitor and optimize AD performance through proactive tuning, troubleshooting, and capacity planning.
Implement and manage AD security, including access controls, authentication mechanisms, and auditing, to protect sensitive data and comply with regulatory requirements.
Plan and execute AD upgrades, patches, and migrations as necessary, ensuring minimal downtime and disruption to operations.
Collaborate with IT teams and stakeholders to integrate AD services with other systems and applications, ensuring seamless functionality.
Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers and support staff, fostering team skill development and knowledge sharing.
Stay current with AD technology trends and advancements, evaluating and recommending new tools and methodologies to enhance AD management and security.
Conduct regular AD health checks, audits, and performance assessments to maintain system reliability and availability.

Requirements:

Active DoD Secret Clearance at minimum - required. Must be able to obtain a Top Secret clearance. Top Secret clearance - preferred.
Active CompTIA Security+ required.
Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
10+ years of experience as an Active Directory Engineer / Administrator in a large-scale enterprise environment.
Expertise in designing, implementing, and managing complex AD infrastructures, including multi-domain and multi-site environments.
In-depth knowledge of AD architecture, including domain services, trusts, replication, and federation services.
Strong proficiency in AD security practices and protocols, including LDAP, Kerberos, NTLM, and integration with identity management solutions.
Experience with AD migration tools and methodologies, including domain migrations and forest consolidations.
Expertise in implementing and maintaining DISA Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) and other security frameworks.
Strong proficiency in virtualization technologies, including VMware, and experience managing Domain Controllers in virtualized environments.
Ability to automate AD tasks and processes using scripting languages (e.g. PowerShell).
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to details.
Effective communication skills with the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
Relevant certifications (e.g., Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate, MCSE: Core Infrastructure, Identity and Access Management) are a plus.

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