Active Directory Systems Engineer at West 4th Strategy

Active Directory Systems EngineerROLEWest 4th is looking for a Systems Engineer to provide Active Directory Administration support for the Federal Prison Industries (UNICOR). UNICOR provides inmates with training and practical work skills to be better equipped to thrive upon completion of sentencing. You will provide expertise in Microsoft Active Directory as well as using Active Directory to assist in providing IT security. This is a full-time opportunity. We can offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package.RESPONSIBILITIESFollow Microsofts best practice of least privilege for role base administrator accountsManage all privileged Users and GroupMaintain Active Directory OU structure across three domainsGroup Policy managementDISA STIG Security standard implementation and monitoringDelegation of authority to specific devices via group policyImplement manage and monitor Active Directory Federation ServicesMaintain and monitor Okta configurationMaintain and monitor IAMDOJ configureTest and implement security fixes and patches of Domain ControllersManage Internal DNS & External DNSMonitor changes to the domain infrastructure for audit complianceManage ZScaler VPN implantation testing and oversightPKI management and certificate approvalMake recommendations for improvements and upgradesTroubleshoot and resolve application issues quickly and completelyManage VMware 6.0 or higher and Hyper-V 2016 in an enterprise environmentCreate best practice methodologies and tools policies and procedures whitepapers etcPresent information to top management public groups and/or boards of directorsDocument and transfer knowledge to fellow staff through trainingPerform routine software hardware and firmware upgrades for servers tape libraries and storageConduct systems inventory and updates asset management documentationDocument and update systems architecture drawings and server rack elevations using Microsoft VisioSKILLS / EXPERIENCE10 years of experience in Microsoft Windows Server Operating Systems10 years of experience in Microsoft Active Directory Administration5 years as Certified AWS Architect or higher certifications5 years of experience in Virtual Technologies such as VMWare ESX and Microsoft Hyper-V5 years of experience in Microsoft Systems Center Operations Manager 1807 or 2012r25 years of experience in CommVault Simpana 11 backup and recovery software managing day to day AWS backups and restores5 years of experience in infrastructure services include Terminal Services / Remote Desktop Services DNS DHCP WDIS etc.EDUCATIONBachelors degreeJOB LOCATIONWashington DC 20534 Eligible for teleworkWORK SCHEDULEMonday Friday (approximately 30 hours per week)CLEARANCEMust go a background check as this position requires working for the federal governmentMust obtain appropriate security clearance before permitted to work in site and/or on FPI computer networksTRAVELTravel may be requiredWest 4th Strategy is an Equal Opportunity (EEO) employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color creed religion gender sexual orientation ancestry national origin age marital status mental disability physical disability medical condition pregnancy political affiliation military or veteran status or any other basis prohibited by federal or state law. Other Considerations:This position is open to both W-2 to 1099 may be offered. Selected applicants will be subject to a background investigation. Individuals primary workstation is located in an office area. The noise level in this environment is low to moderate. Regularly required to sit for extended periods up to 80% of the time; frequently required to move about to access file cabinets and use office equipment such as PC copier fax telephone cell phone etc. Occasionally required to reach overhead bend and lift objects of up to 10 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include the use of computer monitor screens up to 80% of the time. Required Experience:Director Key Skills Environment,Academics,Javase,Cost Estimation,Fire,Business Studies Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1