{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"761f7aa64a4a8125ff532502","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/761f7aa64a4a8125ff532502","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/761f7aa64a4a8125ff532502","title":"Active Directory Systems Engineer","description":"LOCATION: Annapolis Junction, MD | Day Shift: Mon-Fri 9am-5pm\nAfter-hours/Call-in support may be required\n\nDUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES\n\nTroubleshooting skills with Active Directory Infrastructure, Azure AD, Group Policies, DNS, PKI, Microsoft PowerShell, Windows Server 2008R2, 2012 and 2016 and Windows 10.\nAbility to quickly get up to speed on complex topologies and interdependencies across a wide range of technologies, most specifically: 2012 or later forest/domains and complex group policy architecture and administration.\nAnalytical and creative problem-solving skills for creation and testing of software systems and maintenance of same.\nAbility to work with little supervision in high stress / high visibility environments with time sensitive requirements.\nAbility to work independently and as part of a team.\nAbility to take direction and retain information.\nPlans, conducts, and oversees the technical aspects of projects; coordinates the efforts of technical support staff in the performance of assigned projects.\nApplies methods, theories and research techniques in the investigation and solution of the complex system requirements and problems. Updates and maintains training tools and documentation; oversees implementation of same.\nProvides technical consultation on current and proposed systems to other organizations and clients.\nAssist in the planning and performing of analytical research, design development, and other assignments in conformance with design, engineering, and customer specifications.\nAfter-hours support may be required due to operational tempo; Candidate should expect to participate in on call support and be available for short notice call in.\nAdditional knowledge in Quest ARS, GPO Admin, Password Manager, Microsoft FIM/MIM.\n\nREQUIREMENTS & EXPERIENCE\n\nTS/SCI CLEARANCE WITH FS POLY REQUIRED\nIAT Level 2 - CompTIA Security+ CE\n\nExperience with architecting and engineering enterprise level solutions.\n\nEducation:\nHS/GED w/19 years of experience\nBachelors w/14 years of experience\nCompTIA Security+ CE\n\nMandatory Skills:\nAbility to Work Independently or with a Team.\nAbility to quickly get up to speed on complex topologies and interdependencies across a wide range of technologies, most specifically: 2012 or later forest/domains and complex group policy architecture and administration\nAbility to take direction and retain information\nAbility to work with little supervision in high stress / high visibility environments with time sensitive requirements\nAnalytical and creative problem-solving skills for creation and testing of software systems and maintenance of same.\nApplies methods, theories and research techniques in the investigation and solution of the complex system requirements and problems.\nAssist in the planning and performing of analytical research, design development, and other assignments in conformance with design, engineering, and customer specifications\nAzure Active Directory\nCreative Problem Solving\nDomain Name System (DNS)\nEngineering Solutions\nExcellent communication and interpersonal skills\nExperience with architecting and engineering enterprise level solutions\nMicrosoft PowerShell\nMicrosoft Windows Server 2008 R2\nMicrosoft Windows Server 2012\nPlans, conducts, and oversees the technical aspects of projects; coordinates the efforts of technical support staff in the performance of assigned projects\nProficiency with Active Directory, Group Policy, and network configurations.\nProvides technical consultation\nStrong problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues\nUpdates and maintains training tools and documentation\nWindows 10\nWindows Server 2016\n\nDesired Skills:\nGPO Admin\nMicrosoft FIM/MIM\nPassword Manager\nQuest ARS\n\nSalary:\n\nThe likely salary range is up to $145K. 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