Senior Active Directory (SME)

Company Description

Link Solutions, Inc. delivers reliable and effective Information Technology services to government clients in support of critical mission needs. Delivering a broad range of Infrastructure Operations, Application Development, Cybersecurity, Virtualization, Cloud and Mobility services.

If you’re looking for a technology company that values innovation, with a vision toward the future of the technology landscape, look no further than Link Solutions! Link is quality and compliance-focused, under our guiding philosophy “Mission First, Customer Always".

We are ISO 9001:2015, ISO 20000-1:2018, ISO 27001:2013 certified and appraised for CMMI ML3 for Services and Development.

Job Description

Link Solutions, Inc. is seeking a Senior Active Directory SME (Subject Matter Expert) to join our team in Sierra Vista, AZ.

• US Citizen 
• Must have DoD Secret Clearance
• Non-remote (relocation incentive available)
• Starting Bonus Available

The Senior Active Directory (SME) will provide information technology services and support for the US Army Regional Cyber Center program responsible for operating, managing, and defending the Army’s NIPRNet and Secure Internet Protocol Router Network (SIPRNet) CONUS portion of the GIG, and the NIPRNet and SIPRNet DoDIN-A.

The candidate will be responsible for managing and overseeing the implementation, maintenance, and optimization of Active Directory environments. The Senior Active Directory SME is a critical role in ensuring the seamless operation of our government IT systems. These responsibilities require deep technical expertise in Active Directory, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to work in complex and dynamic IT environments.

Job Responsibilities:

• Lead the design and architecture of the AD infrastructure, including domain controllers, sites, trusts, forests, and group policies.
• Develop and implement security models and access controls in line with DoD and industry best practices.
• Design and implement AD schema extensions, delegation models, and OU structures to meet organizational and mission needs.
• Oversee the installation, configuration, and management of AD Domain Services (AD DS), AD Federation Services (AD FS), AD Certificate Services (AD CS), and related technologies.
• Manage and optimize Group Policy Objects (GPOs) to enforce organizational security policies and configurations.
• Perform regular security assessments, vulnerability scans, and remediation activities related to AD.
• Provide advanced troubleshooting and support for AD-related issues acting as an escalation point for complex issues collaborating with other IT teams to resolve cross-functional problems.
• Monitor AD performance, replication health, and overall infrastructure stability using various tools and techniques to include using automation.
• Optimize AD performance through tuning, resource allocation, infrastructure upgrades, and automation.
• Develop and deliver training and mentorship to junior staff and other IT teams on AD-related topics.
• Remain current with industry trends and emerging technologies related to AD and identity management.
• Lead or participate in AD-related projects, such as migrations, consolidations, or new implementations working closely with other IT teams, including security, network, and application teams, to ensure seamless integration and operation of AD.
• Contribute to the strategic planning of the AD environment, including roadmap development for future upgrades, migrations, and cloud integration.

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. 

Qualifications

• US Citizenship 
• Must have a DoD Secret Clearance
• BA/BS degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Data Science, Information Systems, or Computer Science,
• Ten (10+) years of directly related experience.
• Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert (MCSE) or the current highest level of Microsoft certification for Active Directory

Additional Certification Required: (most have one of the following)

• CASP+: CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner plus
• CCNP: CISCO Certified Network Professional
• CCSP: Certified Cloud Security Professional
• FITSP-O: Federal IT Security Professional-Operator-NG
• GFACT: GIAC Foundational Cybersecurity Technologies

Preferred:

• MA/MS with twelve (12+) years of experience.
• IAT Level III Certification
• ITIL Foundations
• Understanding of U.S. Army IT operational and technical requirements.
• Experience leading a large, technically complex organization.
• Experience managing contractors in a DoD environment, working with Military and civilian leadership, while obtaining mission success and program profitability.

Additional Information

This opportunity is contingent upon successful award and contract negotiation which is currently in process.

Link Solutions Inc. offers a competitive compensation and benefits package to include paid holidays, paid time off, medical, dental, vision, company-paid long and short-term disability, life insurance, referral bonuses, relocation incentive program, certification reimbursement program, retirement, and more.

Link Solutions, Inc. is an EOE. AA/M/F/D/V. We participate in the E-Verify Employment Verification Program. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.