Active Directory Administrator

Verigent
Sierra Vista, AZ

***Please note pursuant to a government contract this specific position requires U.S Citizenship***


***Please note pursuant to a government contract this specific position requires an Active DoD Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility***


Job Title: Active Directory Administrator

Location: Ft. Huachuca, AZ

Duration: Full Time/Direct Hire

Pay Rate: $105,000 - $115,000 a year


Summary

Verigent is looking for a Active Directory Systems Administrator for the Military Intelligence Center of Excellence (MIITS Contract) support to G6 Systems Operations team. The Active Directory Systems Administrator is responsible for the end-to-end management, administration, and optimization of our data center environment. You will support a diverse infrastructure—spanning VMware, Linux and Windows environments, enterprise storage arrays, server hardware, GPU resources, and complex monitoring/automation systems—in a mission-critical military intelligence setting. The Systems Administrator will be responsible for the following but not limited to:


Responsibilities

  • Install, secure, and maintain Windows Server (2019/2022) systems and Active Directory environments
  • Ensure security compliance for all Windows server based systems to include Security Technical Implementation Guide
  • (STIG) and Information Assurance Vulnerability Management (IAVM) compliance
  • Demonstrate strong troubleshooting skills to identify and resolve complex technical issues
  • Effectively communicate with internal and external customers for technical support and to ensure compliance


Required Qualifications/Education and Experience

  • A bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 3 years relevant experience OR a Master’s degree with a minimum of 1 year of relevant experience; an additional 4 years of direct relevant experience maybe be considered in lieu of a degree requirement
  • In depth knowledge of Active Directory environment to include Group Policy, Security Groups, Delegations, and Permissions to OUs and objects
  • Advanced understanding of Server 2016 and 2022 Operating Systems
  • An approved Microsoft certification and/or training OR the ability to obtain a Microsoft certification and/or training within first 6 months of hire
  • A valid CompTIA Security+ CE certification (IAT II or higher)
  • A current Top Secret security clearance with SCI eligibility


Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with IIS
  • Understanding of MS SQL 2019-2022 fundamentals
  • Experience with MECM/WSUS
  • Experience with MS Exchange Server
  • Working knowledge of VMware
  • Critical thinking, troubleshooting abilities, and the ability to quickly learn new concepts and technologies
  • Experience with PowerShell scripts and utilizing command line interface
  • Experience with Certificate Authorities including managing templates and issuing certificates using the Certificate Server web tool

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