Active Directory (Ad)/Group Policy Administrator

Responsibilities & Qualifications

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage, plan, and implement AD in an enterprise network.
• Modify AD schema.
• Manage AD sites and services.
• Manage AD physical architecture and AD logical
• Design, plan, and implement AD sites and subnets.
• Monitor and troubleshoot AD replication.
• Prepare a domain controller strategy.
• Manage AD domains and trust.
• Design, plan, implement, and manage Organizational Units (OUs).
• Monitor and perform backup and restoration of
• Create AD disaster recover
• Design, plan, implement, and manage group policies for an enterprise environment.
• Plan and perform group policy optimization, security, etc.
• Perform group policy backup and recovery.
• Manage administrative templates for group policies.
• Create a strategy for configuring the user environment and the computer environment with group policy.
• Maintain security compliances at the domain controller server and domain level using all applicable DOD security check list and tasking's.
• Support the day-to-day operations of multiple Active Directory and messaging environments, to include:
  • Proper functioning of the systems
  • The health of multiple forests
  • View logs
  • Troubleshoot problems as they arise
• Document the MDM environment in the form of Standard Operating Procedures, Network Maps, and Process Flow Diagrams to ensure continuity of operations.
• Conduct STIG Checklist reviews on applicable operating system, application and hardware configurations for the mobile-devices and the MDM environment.
• Develop and maintain mobile-device asset and configuration reports using MDM reporting tools and other commercial off the shelf resources (e.g. Microsoft PowerBI, Microsoft Excel, etc.) to ensure the continued situational awareness of Enterprise Microsoft Endpoints and associated Software Deployments, as required by the Government.
• Troubleshoot functionality issues with Mobile Devices such as iPhones or the associated MDM services which includes: (1) Mobile Device Provisioning, (2) MobileVPN, (3) Mobile-E-mail, and (4) Mobile Microsoft 365 services.
• Develop / Deploy / device profile configurations via the MDM for mobile endpoints which includes iOS, MacOS, Windows, and Android based devices.
• Apply all required software security patches from approved sources, specifically those classified as IAVM and NVD, MDM Infrastructure within Branch's span of control which include VMWare, WorkspaceOne, and the applicable VMWare systems which may consist of Windows, Linux, or proprietary operating systems.
• Develop/Assist in creation of Plan of Action and Milestones (POAM) related to vulnerability findings.
• Develop / create / maintain knowledge-based articles (KBA) for end-users and Tier 1 and 2 technicians on Mobile-Device usage and troubleshooting as well as MDM operations by other system administrators.
• Support DLA's transition to other MDM platforms such as Microsoft InTune or Mobile Iron as part of DoD's Mobility Unclassified Capability (DMUC).
• Perform Classroom or virtual training to end user or DLA support staff as needed.
• Review and approve system administrator access requests as required by the government to ensure the right qualified administrators have access to the MDM at the right time.

 

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience:
  • Seven (7) years of progressive experience in Microsoft Windows Server 2008 r2 or newer administration, Microsoft Active Directory 2016 or newer administration, and/or Microsoft Exchange 2010 or newer administration experience.
    • Experience should include at least five projects in one or more of these technical
    • At least one project must have occurred within the past three (3) years.
  • Two (2) years of Microsoft PowerShell for AD experience

• Certifications:
• DoD Approved 8570 Baseline Certification: Category IAT Level III
• CASP+ CE
• CCNP Security
• CISA
• CISSP (or Associate)
• GCED
• GCIH
• CCSP
• Computing Environment Certification (One of the following):
• MCSE: 2012
• MCSA: WS2012
• MCSE 2016
• MCSA WS2016
• MC Azure SAE
• MC Azure SEA
• Clearance:
• Must possess Secret Clearance.

Overview

We are seeking an Active Directory (AD)/Group Policy Administrator to join our team supporting DLA Enterprise IT Architecture (EIA) Support Services in Battle Creek MI, Columbus OH, Dayton OH, New Cumberland PA, Philadelphia PA, Fort Belvoir VA, or Richmond VA.

 

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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Additional Job Information

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.

• Locations: Battle Creek MI, Columbus OH, Dayton OH, New Cumberland PA, Philadelphia PA, Fort Belvoir VA, or Richmond VA
• Type of environment: Office
• Noise level: Medium
• Work schedule: Schedule is day shift Monday. 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.

 

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.

Employment Type: FULL_TIME