Active Directory Systems Engineer

Job Description

Description

SAIC is Seeking a motivated, experienced Active Directory (AD) Senior System Engineer with advanced PowerShell scripting capability, responsible for analysis, design, and implementation coordination and Tier-3 level support for complex, enterprise level AD and Cloud solutions for the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC) in Washington, DC.

As a senior member of the engineering team, will work within the AD Engineering Team organization, interacting with peer teams and partner groups, scaling and deploying improvement, consolidation and migration efforts within the enterprise.

This role requires an in-depth knowledge of the Active Directory, Domain controllers, Azure Cloud with a proficiency in PowerShell scripting. The right candidate will have the ability to adapt to changing technology and apply it to the customer needs. Great communication, leadership and personal skills are a must. The successful candidate will be a self-starter, someone who can work independently, and will be flexible in a fast-paced environment.

Description of Duties:

• Analysis, design, testing and deployment of Active Directory, Azure AD & Domain Controllers
• Advanced knowledge of PowerShell scripting capability with an understanding cloud scripting
• Tier 3 level troubleshooting including diagnosing complex replication and multi domain issues.
• Develop standards, target states, roadmaps, effectively communicating and obtaining consensus across architecture, engineering, and operations teams
• Independently manage and perform engineering role for large scale Active Directory efforts and initiatives
• Perform various functions and duties in support of audit and compliance deliverables/
• Develop detailed architecture, standards, design and implementation documentation
• Analyze current Active Directory Security Baseline deployments to identify both technical and operational challenges while making recommendations and developing solutions for improvement
• Participate in or lead complex or high severity troubleshooting and incident/problem resolutions with other infrastructure teams
• Translate business needs into workable solutions that meet the requirements of enterprise customers and Operations teams.

Qualifications

Required Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s and ten (10) years or more system engineering experience; Masters and seven (7) years or more experience; May accept additional training and experience in lieu of degree.
• Experience and confidence to be the subject matter expert (SME) Senior Active Directory System Engineer in a large AD environment with the proven ability to coordinate technical efforts and resolve issues across multiple teams.
• Strong working knowledge of Windows 2019 and 2022 Member Servers and Domain Controller operating systems platforms, DNS, networks, DMZs, network security zones
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• Expert knowledge of ADDS, ADFS, and Azure AD
• Experience working on on-prem and cloud platforms.
• Extensive and deep knowledge of advanced PowerShell scripting, Group Policy Objects (GPO) experience, Group Policy precedence order and scope of management, WMI filters, Group Policy Preferences, group-based GPO filtering to manage Windows workstation and server population.
• Excellent writing and communication skills, including proven experience effectively communicating technical challenges and solutions to peers, customers and senior management
• A Strong understanding of DNS Management
• Extensive knowledge of Distributed File Systems (DFS)
• Strong understanding and practical experience using of Group Policy for server management.
• Experience with Microsoft SQL Infrastructure and creating queries.
• Strong understanding of Windows print queue management

Required Clearance

• Public Trust

Desired Experience/Skills/Attributes

• Microsoft MSCE certification (Desired)
• Alternative scripting/programming skills (JSON, C#, VB-Script, JavaScript, PowerShell)
• Experience working in Azure environment.
• Microsoft and/or networking certifications.
• Working knowledge of Certificate/CA/PKI infrastructure
• Working knowledge of LDAP and ability to comfortably construct queries.
• Ability to apply ITIL v3 Foundation concepts within the workplace.
• Excellent interpersonal and team skills.
• Strong writing skills.
• Understanding of Third-party management and monitoring solutions (SCCM, SCOM, SolarWinds, and BigFix)

Overview

SAIC® is a premier Fortune 500® technology integrator driving our nation's technology transformation. Our robust portfolio of offerings across the defense, space, civilian, and intelligence markets includes secure high-end solutions in engineering, digital, artificial intelligence, and mission solutions. Using our expertise and understanding of existing and emerging technologies, we integrate the best components from our own portfolio and our partner ecosystem to deliver innovative, effective, and efficient solutions that are critical to achieving our customers' missions.

We are approximately 26,000 strong; driven by mission, united by purpose, and inspired by opportunities. SAIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, fostering a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion, which is core to our values and important to attract and retain exceptional talent. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $7.4 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For ongoing news, please visit our newsroom.