{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"d3c7eeb4d875a0a741b2196a","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/d3c7eeb4d875a0a741b2196a","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/d3c7eeb4d875a0a741b2196a","title":"Active Directory Administrator IV","description":"Overview\r\nCommIT Enterprises, Inc. is seeking an Active Directory Administrator IV to join the team in Quantico, VA . The successful candidate will be a self-starter that thrives in a challenging environment, a Team player who seeks new solutions and is willing to both teach and learn. He/She will be part of an Enterprise Tier 3 level Active Directory (AD) Support team supporting over 265,000 user accounts and 140,000 computer accounts across several AD domains on government operated networks. The services that the AD Support team supports in Active Directory include accounts and group management; security configuration of the AD infrastructure; Domain Name Service (DNS); Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol; Distributed File Replication Services; Group Policy Objects; and other directory services technologies as applicable.\r\nThe ideal candidate will provide Tier III level Active Directory support and requires knowledge of the Windows Server Operating System and relevant AD applications (such as Lync, System Center Suite, and Exchange). The underlying infrastructure consists of both physical servers and VMware based servers and requires knowledge in VMware Virtualization and VMware vCloud to perform the specialized EDM Active Directory tasks.\r\nEstablished in 2001, CommIT is a Certified Veteran-Owned Small Business (CVOSB) providing innovative technical engineering and data science services. Our enterprise systems support includes the Department of Defense's (DoD) GCSS-MC, CAC2S, TBMCS-MC, and the Department of Veteran's Affairs' (VA) telehealth communications. We offer acquisition management, systems engineering, Agile software development, cloud management, IT modernization, data analytics, cybersecurity, and training, including leading-edge DevSecOps, automated testing, and mobile application development.\r\nResponsibilities\r\nYour essential job functions will include but may not be limited to-\r\nMaintain the overall health of technologies associated with AD and internal DNS.\r\nResolve Active Directory tickets escalated from the service desk to include completing the associated administrative activities and providing a weekly status report.\r\nCoordinate incident tickets between Tier II and III sections as well as other sections as required.\r\nProvide documentation, guidance and instruction to Tier II, and service desks for handling standard Active Directory related incidents, work orders, and service requests.\r\nProvide Active Directory Service Desk Resolution Reports documentation to the service desk on the procedures for completing the task.\r\nSubmit and execute AD related Request for Change tasks.\r\nMonitor the system availability and performance of AD with Government -provided event management tools, and take corrective action with regard to incidents that lower the health of AD.\r\nProvide project support for AD related technologies.\r\nCoordinate with the Engineering Team and other sections on AD-related issues.\r\nSupport change management process; submit requests through Change Approval Board; and participate in Change Review Boards.\r\nEscalate product issues to third party product vendors upon Government approval. Implement monitoring tool thresholds and conduct proactive event remediation.\r\nProvide analysis and remediation for DISA Security Technical Implementation Guidelines (STIG) for all responsible technologies in preparation for the annual Commanders Cyber Readiness Inspections (CCRI).\r\nDocument and implement technical solutions for operational requirements using existing and emerging technologies.\r\nQualifications\r\nRequired Experience and Education\r\nDoD 8580 IAT III (CASP+CE, CCNP Security, CISA, GCIH, GCED, or CISSP (or Associate)\r\nProfessional level certification, i.e. MCSA Windows Server 2016/2019/2022, MCSE Core Infrastructure, Microsoft Windows Server Hybrid Administrator\r\n7 years related experience\r\nFirewall, Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) experience configuring, certificate configuring; troubleshooting\r\nExperience with PowerShell commands needed to manage Active Directory features, roles, mailboxes, performance and troubleshooting\r\nExperience identifying the need for anyActive Directorysystem reconfigurations (minor or significant)\r\nExperience maintaining policies, procedures, and training plans for Active Directory system administration and appropriate use\r\nExperience in building, tuning and maintaining servers in an enterprise environment.\r\nExperience troubleshooting server performance issues using native Windows Server tools and utilities\r\nStrong experience withActive Directory2019/2022, planning, deploying and migration, including experience with mailbox server failover and cluster management\r\nExtensive knowledge ofAD architecture - databases and logs, mail routing and protocol support.\r\nThorough working knowledge of Windows Server 2019/2022\r\nAbility to evaluate the need for any messaging system reconfigurations (minor or significant)\r\nAbility to maintain policies, procedures, and training plans for messaging system administration and appropriate use\r\nThorough working knowledge of Active Directory as it relates toenterprise technologies\r\nAbility to identify and troubleshoot server performance issues using native Windows Server tools and utilities\r\nMaintain a \"forward looking\" posture and work with management to plan for future upgrades, including Active Directory migration to the newer version\r\nCompetencies\r\nGood communication and interpersonal skills\r\nAbility to follow policies and procedures\r\nAbility to communicate in a clear speaking voice as well as the ability to respond clearly to questions\r\nAptitude to address negative situations and resolve them in a positive manner.\r\nPhysical Demands and Work Environment\r\nGeneral office environment. Work is generally sedentary in nature but may require standing and walking for up to 10% of the time. The working environment is generally favorable. Lighting and temperature are adequate, and there are not hazardous or unpleasant conditions caused by noise, dust, etc. Work is generally performed within an office environment, with standard office equipment available.\r\nContractor site with 0-10% travel possible\r\nPossible off-hours work to support releases and outages\r\n10 lbs. maximum lifting, occasional lift/carry of small articles\r\nOccasionally required to stand; frequently required to walk and sit\r\nContinually required to utilize hand and finger dexterity\r\nOccasionally required to climb, balance, bend, stoop, kneel or crawl\r\nContinually required to talk or hear\r\nContinually utilize visual acuity to operate equipment, read technical information, and/or use a keyboard\r\nSecurity Requirements\r\nTop-Secret w/SSBI (requires an active Top-Secret clearance as a minimum level for consideration)\r\nEqual Opportunity Employer\r\nCommIT Enterprises, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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The successful candidate will be a self-starter that thrives in a challenging environment, a Team player who seeks new solutions and is willing to both teach and learn. He/She will be part of an Enterprise Tier 3 level Active Directory (AD) Support team supporting over 265,000 user accounts and 140,000 computer accounts across several AD domains on government operated networks. The services that the AD Support team supports in Active Directory include accounts and group management; security configuration of the AD infrastructure; Domain Name Service (DNS); Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol; Distributed File Replication Services; Group Policy Objects; and other directory services technologies as applicable.\r\nThe ideal candidate will provide Tier III level Active Directory support and requires knowledge of the Windows Server Operating System and relevant AD applications (such as Lync, System Center Suite, and Exchange). The underlying infrastructure consists of both physical servers and VMware based servers and requires knowledge in VMware Virtualization and VMware vCloud to perform the specialized EDM Active Directory tasks.\r\nEstablished in 2001, CommIT is a Certified Veteran-Owned Small Business (CVOSB) providing innovative technical engineering and data science services. Our enterprise systems support includes the Department of Defense's (DoD) GCSS-MC, CAC2S, TBMCS-MC, and the Department of Veteran's Affairs' (VA) telehealth communications. We offer acquisition management, systems engineering, Agile software development, cloud management, IT modernization, data analytics, cybersecurity, and training, including leading-edge DevSecOps, automated testing, and mobile application development.\r\nResponsibilities\r\nYour essential job functions will include but may not be limited to-\r\nMaintain the overall health of technologies associated with AD and internal DNS.\r\nResolve Active Directory tickets escalated from the service desk to include completing the associated administrative activities and providing a weekly status report.\r\nCoordinate incident tickets between Tier II and III sections as well as other sections as required.\r\nProvide documentation, guidance and instruction to Tier II, and service desks for handling standard Active Directory related incidents, work orders, and service requests.\r\nProvide Active Directory Service Desk Resolution Reports documentation to the service desk on the procedures for completing the task.\r\nSubmit and execute AD related Request for Change tasks.\r\nMonitor the system availability and performance of AD with Government -provided event management tools, and take corrective action with regard to incidents that lower the health of AD.\r\nProvide project support for AD related technologies.\r\nCoordinate with the Engineering Team and other sections on AD-related issues.\r\nSupport change management process; submit requests through Change Approval Board; and participate in Change Review Boards.\r\nEscalate product issues to third party product vendors upon Government approval. Implement monitoring tool thresholds and conduct proactive event remediation.\r\nProvide analysis and remediation for DISA Security Technical Implementation Guidelines (STIG) for all responsible technologies in preparation for the annual Commanders Cyber Readiness Inspections (CCRI).\r\nDocument and implement technical solutions for operational requirements using existing and emerging technologies.\r\nQualifications\r\nRequired Experience and Education\r\nDoD 8580 IAT III (CASP+CE, CCNP Security, CISA, GCIH, GCED, or CISSP (or Associate)\r\nProfessional level certification, i.e. MCSA Windows Server 2016/2019/2022, MCSE Core Infrastructure, Microsoft Windows Server Hybrid Administrator\r\n7 years related experience\r\nFirewall, Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) experience configuring, certificate configuring; troubleshooting\r\nExperience with PowerShell commands needed to manage Active Directory features, roles, mailboxes, performance and troubleshooting\r\nExperience identifying the need for anyActive Directorysystem reconfigurations (minor or significant)\r\nExperience maintaining policies, procedures, and training plans for Active Directory system administration and appropriate use\r\nExperience in building, tuning and maintaining servers in an enterprise environment.\r\nExperience troubleshooting server performance issues using native Windows Server tools and utilities\r\nStrong experience withActive Directory2019/2022, planning, deploying and migration, including experience with mailbox server failover and cluster management\r\nExtensive knowledge ofAD architecture - databases and logs, mail routing and protocol support.\r\nThorough working knowledge of Windows Server 2019/2022\r\nAbility to evaluate the need for any messaging system reconfigurations (minor or significant)\r\nAbility to maintain policies, procedures, and training plans for messaging system administration and appropriate use\r\nThorough working knowledge of Active Directory as it relates toenterprise technologies\r\nAbility to identify and troubleshoot server performance issues using native Windows Server tools and utilities\r\nMaintain a \"forward looking\" posture and work with management to plan for future upgrades, including Active Directory migration to the newer version\r\nCompetencies\r\nGood communication and interpersonal skills\r\nAbility to follow policies and procedures\r\nAbility to communicate in a clear speaking voice as well as the ability to respond clearly to questions\r\nAptitude to address negative situations and resolve them in a positive manner.\r\nPhysical Demands and Work Environment\r\nGeneral office environment. 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