Sr. Active Directory Engineer SME - Active Secret

Senior Active Directory Engineer SME Location: Arlington, VA Clearance : Secret (TS Preferred) Salary: Up to $140k Duties and responsibilities: Design, implement, and manage enterprise-level Active Directory(AD) infrastructure to ensure scalability, security, and optimal performance. Lead the planning, architecture, and deployment of ADservices, including domain controllers, DNS, DHCP, and Group Policy Objects (GPOs) Develop and enforce ADstandards, policies, and procedures to ensure compliance with organizational guidelines and industry best practices. Monitor and optimize ADperformance through proactive tuning, troubleshooting, and capacity planning. Implement and manage AD security, including access controls, authentication mechanisms, and auditing, to protect sensitive data and comply with regulatory requirements. Plan and execute ADupgrades, patches, and migrations as necessary, ensuring minimal downtime and disruption to operations. Collaborate with IT teams and stakeholders to integrate ADservices with other systems and applications, ensuring seamless functionality. Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers and support staff, fostering team skill development and knowledge sharing. Stay current with ADtechnology trends and advancements, evaluating and recommending new tools and methodologies to enhance ADmanagement and security. Conduct regular ADhealth checks, audits, and performance assessments to maintain system reliability and availability. Requirements: ActiveDoD Secret Clearance at minimum - required. Must be able to obtain a Top Secret clearance. Top Secret clearance - preferred. ActiveCompTIA Security+ required. Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field. 10+ years of experience as an Active DirectoryEngineer / Administrator in a large-scale enterprise environment. Expertise in designing, implementing, and managing complex ADinfrastructures, including multi-domain and multi-site environments. In-depth knowledge of ADarchitecture, including domain services, trusts, replication, and federation services. Strong proficiency in ADsecurity practices and protocols, including LDAP, Kerberos, NTLM, and integration with identity management solutions. Experience with ADmigration tools and methodologies, including domain migrations and forest consolidations. Expertise in implementing and maintaining DISA Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) and other security frameworks. Strong proficiency in virtualization technologies, including VMware, and experience managing Domain Controllers in virtualized environments. Ability to automate ADtasks and processes using scripting languages (e.g. PowerShell). Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to details. Effective communication skills with the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders. Relevant certifications (e.g., Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate, MCSE: Core Infrastructure, Identity and Access Management) are a plus. #J-18808-Ljbffr Maania Consultancy Services