Active Directory Engineer (TS/SCI required)

Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced Active Directory Engineer to support the planning, building, and operations of a large, globally accessed, hybrid cloud computing system. The Senior Active Directory Engineer provides support, implementation, and design services for Microsoft Active Directory and Windows-based systems across the enterprise, including directory and identity management solutions. Additionally, the position will require an individual experienced in system design and integration, identity life-cycle management, and process automation and improvement.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities:

• Accountable for the management, uptime, and lifecycle of the organizations Active Directory forests, domains, and Domain Controllers.
• Deliver and implement a secure, scalable, and resilient Active Directory design, following industry best practices while adhering to Information Security standards.
• Provide technical assistance and escalation support for all troubleshooting tasks related to AD, including but not limited to integration with Windows and non-Windows endpoints, authentication, role-based access controls, DNS, DHCP, etc.
• Manage the environment proactively, anticipating risks and issues, designing and engineering for resiliency. Take technical ownership of projects and systems accordingly.
• Facilitate the implementation of Group Policy Objects (GPO) based on stated requirements. Troubleshoot and resolve any GPO related issues which arise.
• Monitor and identify replication interruptions between domain controllers.
• Management of the Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) systems and certificates.

Required Skills and Experience:

• Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert (MCSE)
• Knowledge of at least one scripting language (e.g. Powershell, Python, Bash, or Perl).
• In Depth understanding of Active Directory or LDAP authentication and administration.
• Advanced familiarity with enterprise directory synchronization tools such as Azure Active Directory Connect, Cisco Directory Synchronization, or others.

Desired Skills:

• Experience migrating users and objects from disparate AD environments to new environments.
• Knowledge of custom Active Directory schema attributes.
• Experience administrating Azure Active Directory and single sign-on.
• Experience working in a fast tempo government agency production IT environment.
• Experience troubleshooting various Microsoft Windows Server platforms' roles and features.​

Education/Experience:  

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Programming, Science, Engineering or a related technical discipline, or the equivalent combination of education, technical training, or work/military experience
• 5+ years IT experience

Benefits and Perks

Compensation

• Industry competitive salary well above market average
• 401K plan with 4% company match, immediately fully vested
• Referral bonuses up to $5,000

100% company-paid benefits

• Cigna Medical plan for employee + family
• Vision and Dental plan for employee + family
• Short Term Disability for employee
• Long Term Disability for employee
• Life Insurance for employee

Flexible Paid Time Off Policy

• 180 hours (minimum) per year of PTO with additional time at manager discretion
• 10+ Company Holidays per year
• 6 weeks paid maternity and paternity leave
• Flexible work environment to accommodate commuting, family and personal schedules

Career Growth

• Company sponsored training and certifications
• No questions asked professional/business/technical book reimbursement
• Company paid training and conference attendance and travel expenses
   

Company Overview
Innovative Data Solutions (IDS) is a small business specializing in engineering and supporting mission critical IT infrastructure for the US Government Intelligence, Defense and Homeland Security communities.

Established in 2008, IDS has 15+ years of experience delivering IT solutions to the Federal market.  We’re a small company of technology enthusiasts and we thrive on exceeding expectations.  We specialize in Hybrid Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Storage, High Performance Computing, Cybersecurity and Data Analytics.  Across these technology areas we provide full lifecycle services: strategy, design, implementation and operations.

IDS engineers are based in Washington, DC and St. Louis, MO and are experienced working with US Government installations across the US, Europe and Asia.