Active Directory Pro SME

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Job Summary
JCS Solutions is seeking a highly skilled   Quest Migration Pro Subject Matter Expert (SME)  to support the   Defense Enclave Services (DES)  program—an enterprise-scale digital modernization initiative for the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) and Department of Defense (DoD) Fourth Estate Agencies.
This role will serve as the technical authority for enterprise Active Directory migration activities utilizing   Quest Migration Manager (QMM) / Quest Migrator Pro. The successful candidate will lead planning, design, implementation, troubleshooting, and optimization of large-scale domain consolidation and user migration efforts while ensuring secure migration of user identities, workstations, profiles, and applications with minimal operational impact.
The Quest Migration Pro SME will partner closely with Active Directory, Identity Management, Endpoint Engineering, Security, and Program Management teams to develop migration strategies supporting thousands of users across multiple DoD organizations. This position requires deep technical expertise in Active Directory migrations, SID History, inter-forest trusts, Windows endpoint migrations, and Quest migration tooling, as well as strong communication skills to collaborate with government stakeholders and mission partners.

What’s in it for you: 

• Join a premier technology firm specializing in innovative solutions.  
• Be part of a collaborative, inclusive, and innovative work culture.  
• Enjoy tremendous growth potential in a high-performing team environment.  
• A robust benefits package: 
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance  
  • Life insurance  
  • Short-and-long term disability  
  • Paid time off (PTO)  
  • 401k retirement plan with employer match 
  • Annual Professional Development Reimbursement Program  
  • And more! 

What you will do:

• Lead the planning, design, and execution of enterprise Active Directory migrations utilizing Quest Migration Manager (QMM) / Quest Migrator Pro
• Design and implement migration strategies for users, groups, computers, service accounts, and security principals between Active Directory forests
• Develop migration runbooks, wave plans, rollback procedures, and technical documentation supporting enterprise migration operations
• Configure and administer Quest Migration Manager components including Directory Synchronization, Resource Updating Manager, Migration Manager for Active Directory, and associated migration agents
• Design, configure, and troubleshoot one-way Active Directory trusts required to support migration operations
• Implement and validate SID History migration while ensuring compliance with DoD security requirements and migration objectives
• Perform workstation profile migrations utilizing Quest tools while maintaining user settings, permissions, and application functionality
• Coordinate with Endpoint Engineering teams supporting MECM, Intune, Autopilot, Group Policy, and Windows deployment solutions to ensure successful workstation migrations
• Collaborate with Identity Management teams to synchronize Active Directory objects, resolve identity conflicts, and maintain directory integrity throughout migration activities
• Support migration of file share access, application permissions, and other security resources requiring SID History or resource updating
• Troubleshoot complex migration failures involving Active Directory replication, Kerberos authentication, DNS, trusts, GPO processing, and Windows security
• Develop PowerShell automation to support migration validation, reporting, provisioning, cleanup, and operational efficiencies
• Support security assessments and implementation of STIG-compliant migration solutions while identifying and mitigating operational risks
• Provide technical leadership during migration events, cutovers, and post-migration stabilization activities

What you will bring: 

• Bachelor's degree with 7-10 years of relevant experience, or Master's degree with 5–8 years of experience (additional experience may be considered in lieu of degree)
• Active DoD Secret clearance
• Minimum 7 years of experience supporting enterprise Microsoft Active Directory environments
• Minimum 3 years of hands-on experience utilizing Quest Migration Manager (QMM), Quest Migrator Pro, or equivalent enterprise Active Directory migration solutions
• Experience designing and supporting Active Directory forest migrations, consolidations, or restructures
• Strong understanding of Active Directory architecture including forests, domains, trusts, sites, replication, DNS, FSMO roles, Group Policy, and authentication
• Experience implementing and supporting SID History migration and resource access preservation
• Experience migrating Windows workstation profiles while maintaining user data and application functionality
• Strong PowerShell scripting skills supporting migration automation and reporting
• Experience troubleshooting Active Directory authentication, Kerberos, LDAP, DNS, and trust-related issues
• Experience supporting Windows 10/11 enterprise environments
• Experience working directly with customers and stakeholders to gather requirements, provide migration status, and resolve technical issues
• Strong communication, organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills with the ability to support large enterprise migration activities
• Experience using Atlassian tools including Jira and Confluence
• Current DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification (Security+ CE, CISSP, or equivalent) Minimum of five years of experience architecting and implementing Microsoft Azure cloud solutions.
• Demonstrated experience designing hybrid cloud environments integrating on-premises infrastructure with Azure.
• Strong hands-on experience deploying Azure compute, networking, storage, security, identity, and management services.
• Experience engineering identity, authorization, and access control solutions including Entra ID and Enterprise ICAM.
• Strong working knowledge of cloud security principles, Zero Trust concepts, and NIST cybersecurity guidance.  This includes integration with SIEM/SOAR (Microsoft Sentinel and Defender XDR), enabling Zero Trust policy and governance across the multi-cloud environment, and implementation of ZT architecture leveraging Microsoft and common DoD technologies.  This includes working knowledge of comply-to-connect, Zero Trust Network Access, Role- and Attribute- Based Access Controls (RBAC/ABAC),
• Working knowledge of Purview or similar data governance platforms.
• Experience implementing Infrastructure as Code and cloud automation.
• Experience with PowerShell, Azure CLI, Python, or comparable scripting languages.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and technical documentation skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a dynamic, mission-focused environment.

How will you wow us:

• AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional certification.
• Experience architecting and implementing enterprise AWS environments.
• Familiarity with Department of Defense enterprise cloud initiatives, including the DoD Joint Tenant and Joint Warfighting Cloud Capability (JWCC).
• Understanding of the role cloud technologies play in implementing the DoD Zero Trust Strategy.
• Experience with Kubernetes, Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), Amazon Elastic Kubernetes Service (EKS), or Red Hat OpenShift.
• Experience with Azure Arc or other hybrid cloud management platforms.
• Familiarity with DevSecOps methodologies and CI/CD pipelines.
• Experience leading technical teams or serving as a senior technical lead on cloud engineering projects.

JCS Solutions (JCS) is a premier technology firm providing innovative solutions and high-quality services in defense, national security, and civilian sectors. JCS offers enterprise-wide solutions including cloud computing, software development, cybersecurity, digital modernization, and management consulting for the federal government. At JCS, we elevate our customers’ mission through the application of technology and professional services. Our commitment to investing in our workforce drives innovation and progress for our clients, employees, and communities.
JCS is both a Great Place to Work and a Top Places to Work certified company.
Our employees embody our core values, and we are looking for others who do too!

• Customer Experience: Strive for excellence and delight our clients 
• Innovation: Embrace creative thinking to enable continual growth and powerful solutions 
• Accountability: Take ownership of and pride in our actions and service delivery 
• Inspire: Be inspired to be your best self and have fun in the process 
• Integrity: Do the right thing, the right way, every time! 
• Stewardship: The careful and responsible management of something entrusted to our care. 

At JCS Solutions, compensation is based on a number of factors such as location, qualifications, and applicable contract terms. The general salary range for this position is as follows: $80,000 to $129,000.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected status protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

 

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