G3 Innovative Solutions is an IT Services company founded to create innovative solutions to enhance the capabilities of our customers. G3 employees have successfully satisfied the technology needs of the U.S. Government and we continue to maintain relationships with those who have specialized expertise in the federal market. G3’s broad experience, focus toward desired outcomes, and commitment to Innovation ensures responsive and long-lasting results.

Job Description: G3 Innovative Solutions is currently seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Active Directory Engineer SME.

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 AD services, including domain controllers, DNS, DHCP, and Group Policy Objects (GPOs)
Develop and enforce AD standards, policies, and procedures to ensure compliance with organizational guidelines and industry best practices.
Monitor and optimize AD performance 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 AD upgrades, patches, and migrations as necessary, ensuring minimal downtime and disruption to operations.
Collaborate with IT teams and stakeholders to integrate AD services 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 AD technology trends and advancements, evaluating and recommending new tools and methodologies to enhance AD management and security.
Conduct regular AD health checks, audits, and performance assessments to maintain system reliability and availability.

Requirements:

Active DoD Secret Clearance at minimum - required. Must be able to obtain a Top Secret clearance. Top Secret clearance - preferred.
Active CompTIA Security+ required.
Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
10+ years of experience as an Active Directory Engineer / Administrator in a large-scale enterprise environment.
Expertise in designing, implementing, and managing complex AD infrastructures, including multi-domain and multi-site environments.
In-depth knowledge of AD architecture, including domain services, trusts, replication, and federation services.
Strong proficiency in AD security practices and protocols, including LDAP, Kerberos, NTLM, and integration with identity management solutions.
Experience with AD migration 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 AD tasks 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.

Location:

Arlington, VA

Clearance:

Secret

Compensation: $130,000 - $140,000 annually depending on experience and candidate qualifications.
Benefits Offered: 401K, Medical, Dental, Life, Medical, Vision, and more
Employment Type: Full-Time
Clearance (Required): Must currently possess a Secret level clearance.