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Directory Services System Administrator

GDIT Washington, DC On-site senior full-time

Salary

$107,744 - $140,300 per year

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Description

Join GDIT as a Directory Services System Administrator and build an impactful career in enterprise IT, collaborating with people who are driven and resourceful. As Directory Services System Administrator, the work you’ll do at GDIT will be impactful to the customer’s mission.

Responsibilities:

  • Manage, monitor, maintain, troubleshoot, and update Active Directory services and hybrid authentication systems.
  • Provide support in managing identity, access, authentication, and centralized resource management systems and platforms.
  • Resolve technical issues, ensuring the reliability and efficiency of directory services under guidance or as part of a team.
  • Utilize automation and orchestration tools for streamlined maintenance and monitoring of directory services systems.
  • Assist in evaluating and implementing new tools and technologies to enhance the directory services environment.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, or related field. Experience may be substituted for education.
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in Active Directory services management, Group Policy management, domain controller management, security configurations, AD Schema, PowerShell and PKI.
  • Understanding of system security, authentication protocols, and access control methodologies.
  • Relevant certifications (e.g., Azure/AWS Admin, Azure/AWS Security, Windows Server Hybrid Administrator, MCSE).

Benefits:

  • Growth: AI-powered career tool that identifies career steps and learning opportunities.
  • Support: An internal mobility team focused on helping you achieve your career goals.
  • Rewards: Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, 401K with company match, competitive pay and paid time off.
  • Flexibility: Full-flex work week to own your priorities.
  • Community: Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace.

Skills

Required

  • Authentication
  • Directory Services
  • Technical Issues
  • Technical Knowledge
  • Active Directory services management
  • Group Policy management
  • domain controller management
  • security configurations
  • AD Schema
  • PowerShell
  • PKI
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