Active Directory Systems AdministratorOwn your opportunity to support national defense. Your work will help keep critical operations secure and connected across the global enterprise directly, contributing to a mission that protects our nation every day.CIO Infrastructure Services (CIS) is growing, and we invite both our experienced incumbents and new team members to be part of what's next. Incumbents bring invaluable mission insight, while new talent adds fresh ideas and energy. Together, we'll strengthen continuity and drive the next generation of innovation.As an Active Directory Systems Administrator supporting CIS, you will sustain and secure enterprise directory services that enable authentication, authorization, and identity management across complex, multinetwork environments. You will maintain Active Directory forests, domains, and Group Policy, ensure directory service availability, and deliver reliable identity driven capabilities that underpin critical mission systems. Your work strengthens security, consistency, and operational readiness across the enterprise.Key Responsibilities:Administer and maintain Active Directory forests, domains, trust relationships, replication services, and enterprise directory componentsManage and troubleshoot identity services, including DNS integrated AD functions, authentication, Kerberos/NTLM, group membership, and object lifecycle managementCreate, maintain, and troubleshoot Group Policy Objects (GPOs) to enforce secure, standardized configurations across multiple networks and client baselinesPerform Tier 2/3 directory service support, resolving complex AD, DNS, GPO, and authentication issues across distributed environmentsSupport AD integrated services including certificate services, federation services, domain controllers, and directory dependent applicationsExecute domain controller deployments, configuration updates, schema extensions, and lifecycle upgrades in alignment with operational and security requirementsMonitor AD health, replication status, event logs, and performance to ensure availability and integrity of directory servicesMaintain directory service documentation, configuration baselines, and operational proceduresCollaborate with engineering, cybersecurity, and operations teams to support design changes, new identity capabilities, and secure directory implementationsExecute patching and compliance tasks for AD, DNS, and directory integrated systemsIdentify and remediate patching gaps, and document corrective actionsWhat You'll Need to Succeed:Experience Requirements: Active Directory Systems Administrator Senior - Requires a Bachelor's degree in an IT-related field or 8+ years of relevant IT experience in lieu of a degree.
Active Directory Systems Administrator Principal- Requires a Bachelor's degree in an IT-related field or 10+ years of relevant IT experience in lieu of a degree.Certification: Meet DoD 8140 Information Assurance Workforce certification requirements (e.g. Security+ CE, etc.)Clearance: Active TS/SCI clearance with a favorable polygraphHands-on experience administering AD, Group Policy, DNS, and authentication services in enterprise or multidomain environmentsStrong knowledge of AD health monitoring, replication, domain controller management, OU structure design, and secure configuration practicesExperience troubleshooting complex authentication, GPO, DNS, and directory integrated application issuesFamiliarity with STIGs, patching workflows, vulnerability remediation, and configuration compliance requirementsStrong documentation, communication, and cross team collaboration skillsUS citizenship requiredLocation: OnsiteGDIT is your place. At GDIT, the mission is our purpose, and our people are at the center of everything we do. 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, and competitive pay and paid time off Community: Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace OWN YOUR OPPORTUNITY Explore an enterprise IT career at GDIT and you'll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your desire to drive operations forward.The likely salary range for this position is $96,569 - $130,651. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40Travel Required: NoneTelecommuting Options: OnsiteWork Location: USA MD Annapolis JunctionAdditional Work Locations: USA CO Colorado Springs - 8610 Explorer Dr (COC036), USA DC Washington, USA FL MacDill AFB - 7115 S Boundary Blvd (FLC096), USA VA Springfield - 7770 Backlick Rd (VAS110)Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match.
To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave. To ensure our employees are able to protect their income, other offerings such as short and long-term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available. We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most.Our Identity Verification Process: As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during virtual interviews. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud. By proceeding, you authorize the collection, processing, and use of your biometric data for identity verification and security purposes.We are GDIT.
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