Onsite Active Directory Engineer, FS Polygraph (Cleared)

Active Directory Engineer

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Position Overview:

We are seeking a seasoned Active Directory Engineer with over 5 years of experience to support a secure federal government environment. This role is responsible for the design, implementation, and maintenance of Active Directory infrastructure, ensuring high availability, security, and compliance. The ideal candidate will have prior experience supporting federal agencies and must hold an active Full Scope Polygraph (FS Poly) clearance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, deploy, and manage Active Directory (AD) environments including forests, domains, trusts, and group policies.
• Maintain and troubleshoot AD replication, DNS, DHCP, and authentication services.
• Implement and manage identity and access management (IAM) solutions.
• Ensure AD security and compliance with federal standards (e.g., STIGs, NIST).
• Perform upgrades, patching, and health checks of AD infrastructure.
• Collaborate with cybersecurity, network, and systems teams to support enterprise initiatives.
• Document architecture, configurations, and operational procedures.

Required Qualifications:

• Active FS Polygraph Clearance (mandatory).
• Minimum 5 years of experience in Active Directory engineering or systems administration.
• Strong understanding of AD architecture, GPOs, OU design, and domain trust relationships.
• Experience with PowerShell scripting for automation and reporting.
• Familiarity with federal government IT environments and compliance requirements.
• Experience with Microsoft technologies including Windows Server, Azure AD, and Office 365.
• Excellent troubleshooting, documentation, and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Microsoft certifications (e.g., MCSA, MCSE, Azure Administrator).
• Experience with PKI, LDAP, Kerberos, and SAML.
• Knowledge of identity federation and single sign-on (SSO) solutions.
• Experience with enterprise monitoring and auditing tools.

Work Environment:

• On-site at Fort Meade, MD.
• Secure, mission-driven federal setting.
• Collaborative team environment with cross-functional technical teams.

CDW is committed to being an AI-fluent organization.

We're looking for people who bring curiosity, a learner's mindset, and a willingness to engage with ever-evolving technology and tools. We value adopting AI as a partner, openness to experimentation, and a shared interest in learning together on AI. Our goal is to create a culture where AI enhances—not replaces—human creativity and decision-making. You don't need to be an expert today; what matters is your readiness to explore, adapt, and grow with us as we integrate AI responsibly and effectively into our work.

Additionally, CDW is committed to fostering an equitable, transparent, and respectful hiring process for all applicants. During our application process, our goal is to understand your experience, strengths, skills, and qualifications. As an AI forward company, we see AI not just as a tool, but as a catalyst for new ways of thinking, creating, and communicating. We encourage candidates to embrace an AI mindset, one that's curious, adaptive, and ready to explore what's possible. We welcome thoughtful use of AI to expand your perspective and elevate how you share your story, while ensuring your application remains rooted in your own background, judgment, and voice.

CDW is a Fortune 500 technology solutions provider that helps businesses, government, education, and healthcare organizations achieve what's possible through technology. What makes CDW different isn't just what we do—it's how we do it. At CDW we act as one—building trust, speaking candidly, and working together to achieve more. We play to win—focusing on what matters most and delivering for our customers. And we think forward—staying curious, moving fast, and continuously learning. We believe meaningful work happens when people feel supported, heard, and empowered to contribute. That's why we think of ourselves as coworkers, not just employees—working together to solve complex challenges and deliver real impact for our customers and communities.

As a full‑stack, full‑lifecycle technology partner, CDW brings deep expertise, strong relationships, and broad industry knowledge to help turn ideas into outcomes. When you join CDW, you become part of a collaborative environment where your work matters, your growth is supported, and your contributions help shape what's next.

Together, we deliver the full promise of what technology can do. Together, we Make Amazing Happen.

CDW is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by state and local law.