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Agile Defense, Inc.

Senior Active Directory Admin

Agile Defense, Inc., Virginia, Minnesota, United States, 55792


Agile Defense provides leading-edge Digital Transformation solutions to support and advance our customers' mission. We deliver innovative and high-quality services to our customers worldwide through an empowered and engaged workforce.Requisition #:

167Job Title:

Active Directory Admin IVLocation:

27410 Hot Patch Road Quantico, Virginia 22134Clearance Level:

Active DoD -Top SecretRequired Certification(s):DoD 8570 IAT III (CASP+CE, CCNP Security, CISA, GCIH, GCED, or CISSP (or Associate)), can attain within 180 days.Professional level certification, i.e. MCSA Windows Server 2012/2016/2019, MCSE Core Infrastructure, Microsoft Windows Server Hybrid AdministratorSUMMARYWe’re looking for a self-starter that thrives in a challenging environment, a Team player who seeks new solutions and is willing to both teach and learn. The successful candidate will be part of an Enterprise Tier 3 level Active Directory (AD) Support team supporting over 265,000 user accounts and 140,000 computer accounts across several AD domains on government operated networks. The services that the AD Support team supports in Active Directory include accounts and group management; security configuration of the AD infrastructure; Domain Name Service (DNS); Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol; Distributed File Replication Services; Group Policy Objects; and other directory services technologies as applicable.The Candidate will provide Tier III level Active Directory support and requires knowledge of the Windows Server Operating System and relevant AD applications (such as Lync, System Center Suite, and Exchange). The underlying infrastructure consists of both physical servers and VMware based servers and requires knowledge in VMware Virtualization and VMware vCloud to perform the specialized EDM Active Directory tasks.JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESMaintain the overall health of technologies associated with AD and internal DNS.Resolve Active Directory tickets escalated from the service desk to include completing the associated administrative activities and provide a weekly status report.Coordinate incident tickets between Tier II and III sections as well as other sections as required.Provide documentation, guidance and instruction to Tier II, and service desks for handling standard Active Directory related incidents, work orders, and service requests.Provide Active Directory Service Desk Resolution Reports documentation to the service desk on the procedures for completing the task.Submit and execute AD related Request for Change tasks.Monitor the system availability and performance of AD with Government -provided event management tools, and take corrective action with regard to incidents that lower the health of AD.Provide project support for AD related technologies.Coordinate with the Engineering Team and other sections on AD-related issues.Support change management process; submit requests through Change Approval Board; and participate in Change Review Boards.Escalate product issues to third party product vendors upon Government approval. Implement monitoring tool thresholds and conduct proactive event remediation.Provide analysis and remediation for DISA Security Technical Implementation Guidelines (STIG) for all responsible technologies in preparation for the annual Commanders Cyber Readiness Inspections (CCRI).QUALIFICATIONSRequired CertificationsDoD 8570 IAT III (CASP+CE, CCNP Security, CISA, GCIH, GCED, or CISSP (or Associate)), can attain within 180 days.Professional level certification, i.e. MCSA Windows Server 2012/2016/2019, MCSE Core Infrastructure, Microsoft Windows Server Hybrid AdministratorEducation, Background, and Years of Experience7 years related Active Directory experience.Firewall, Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) experience configuring, certificate configuring; troubleshooting.Experience with PowerShell commands needed to manage Active Directory features, roles, mailboxes, performance and troubleshooting.Experience identifying the need for any Active Directory system reconfigurations (minor or significant).Experience maintaining policies, procedures, and training plans for Active Directory system administration and appropriate use.Experience in building, tuning and maintaining servers in an enterprise environment.Experience troubleshooting server performance issues using native Windows Server tools and utilities.Strong experience with Active Directory 2012/2016/2019, planning, deploying and migration, including experience with mailbox server failover and cluster management.Extensive knowledge of AD architecture - databases and logs, mail routing and protocol support.Thorough working knowledge of Windows Server 2012/2016/2019.ADDITIONAL SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONSRequired SkillsAbility to evaluate the need for any messaging system reconfigurations (minor or significant).Ability to maintain policies, procedures, and training plans for messaging system administration and appropriate use.Thorough working knowledge of Windows Server 2012/2016/2019.Thorough working knowledge of Active Directory as it relates to enterprise technologies.Ability to identify and troubleshoot server performance issues using native Windows Server tools and utilities.Maintain a “forward looking” posture and work with management to plan for future upgrades, including Active Directory migration to the newer versions.WORKING CONDITIONSEnvironmental ConditionsGeneral office environment. Work is generally sedentary in nature but may require standing and walking for up to 10% of the time. The working environment is generally favorable. Lighting and temperature are adequate, and there are not hazardous or unpleasant conditions caused by noise, dust, etc. Work is generally performed within an office environment, with standard office equipment available.Contractor site with 0-10% travel possible.Possible off-hours work to support releases and outages.Strength DemandsSedentary – 10 lbs. Maximum lifting, occasional lift/carry of small articles. Some occasional walking or standing may be required. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.Physical RequirementsStand or Sit; Walk; Repetitive Motion; Use Hands / Fingers to Handle or Feel; Stoop, Kneel, Crouch, or Crawl; See; Push or Pull; Climb (stairs, ladders) or Balance (ascend / descend, work atop, traverse).

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