Active Directory/Group Policy Administrator

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage, plan, and implement Active Directory (AD) in an enterprise network environment.
• Modify the AD schema and manage both the physical and logical architecture of AD.
• Design, implement, and manage AD Sites, Subnets, Domains, Trusts, and Organizational Units (OUs).
• Monitor and troubleshoot AD replication issues; prepare and implement a Domain Controller strategy.
• Perform and document AD backup, restore, and disaster recovery processes.
• Design and maintain Group Policy Objects (GPOs) for configuration, security, and user environment management.
• Optimize and secure Group Policies, including administrative templates and environment configuration.
• Ensure domain-level and domain controller-level security compliance using DoD security checklists and directives.
• Administer cloud-based AD services such as Microsoft 365, Azure Active Directory, Active Directory Federation Services (ADFS), AD Connect, and Amazon Active Directory Connector.
• Support system automation using Microsoft PowerShell for AD administration.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Experience

• Seven (7) years of progressive experience in:
  • Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 or newer
  • Microsoft Active Directory 2016 or newer
  • Microsoft 365 (M365) and Azure AD
  • Microsoft Exchange 2010 or newer
• Experience must include participation in at least five technical projects, with one project within the past three (3) years.
• Minimum two (2) years of experience with Microsoft PowerShell for AD automation and management.

Certifications

• DoD 8570 IAT Level II Baseline Certification
• COMPTIA Security+ CE
  • Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
  • COMPTIA Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+)
  • Global Information Assurance Certification (GIAC) Global Industriel Cyber Security Professional (GICSP)
  • Global Information Assurance Certification (GAIC) Security Essentials Certification (GSEC)
  • Certified Network Defender (CND)
  • Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP)

Clearance

• Secret - IT-II Non-Critical Sensitive clearance or Tier 3 (T3) investigation 

We are seeking a Group Policy Administrator to join our team supporting DLA J6 Enterprise Sourcing, Medical and Contingency (ESMC) Hosting and Support. 

TekSynap is a fast-growing high-tech company that understands both the pace of technology today and the need to have a comprehensive well planned information management environment. “Technology moving at the speed of thought” embodies these principles – the need to nimbly utilize the best that information technology offers to meet the business needs of our Federal Government customers.

We offer our full-time employees a competitive benefits package to include health, dental, vision, 401K, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability plans, vacation time and holidays.

Visit us at www.TekSynap.com. 

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WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Location: Candidates must reside in one of our approved hiring states within the United States. 
• Type of environment: Office, Remote, Varies
• Noise level: Medium
• Work schedule: Schedule is day shift Monday – Friday. May be requested to work evenings and weekends to meet program and contract needs.
• Amount of Travel: Less than 10%

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to handle, feel, touch; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. The employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is regularly required to lift up to 10 pounds. The employee is frequently required to lift up to 25 pounds; and up to 50 pounds. The vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK AUTHORIZATION/SECURITY CLEARANCE

U.S. Citizen

Secret clearance

OTHER DUTIES

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

TekSynap is a drug-free workplace. We reserve the right to conduct drug testing in accordance with federal, state, and local laws. All employees and candidates may be subject to drug screening if deemed necessary to ensure a safe and compliant working environment.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. TekSynap does not discriminate against any person because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, national origin, disability, age, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law (referred to as “protected status”). This nondiscrimination policy extends to all terms, conditions, and privileges of employment as well as the use of all company facilities, participation in all company-sponsored activities, and all employment actions such as promotions, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.

TekSynap is committed to ensuring that our online application process provides an equal employment opportunity to all job seekers, including individuals with disabilities. If you believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an application, please contact hr@teksynap.com for assistance.