Active Directory Specialist

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Job Description:

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Active Directory Specialist to join our team! In this role you will get to manage and maintain both our on-premises Active Directory infrastructure and Microsoft Entra ID (formerly Azure AD).

What You'll Be Doing:

• Manage and maintain the on-premises Active Directory environment, including administration of group policies, and the maintenance and monitoring of domain controllers.  
• Manage and support complex multi-domain environments, ensuring seamless integrations, synchronization, and security across all domains. 
• Implement, manage, and maintain Entra ID (Microsoft Entra ID), ensuring seamless integration with on-premises Active Directory. 
• Monitor and troubleshoot directory services, ensuring high availability and performance. 
• Develop and enforce security policies and procedures for directory services. 
• Perform server management duties including patching and troubleshooting. 
• Assist with migrations, upgrades, and other projects related to directory services and identity management. 
• Collaborate with other IT teams to ensure cohesive and efficient operations. 

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

• Bachelors Degree with 4+ years of experience, or 8+ years of experience without a degree.
• Proven experience as an Active Directory Systems Administrator. 
• In-depth knowledge of on-premises Active Directory and Entra ID (Microsoft Entra ID). 
• Experience with identity management, directory services, and security best practices. 
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills. 
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills. 

What Desired Skills You'll Bring:

• Relevant certifications (e.g., Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator, MCSE) are a plus. 
• Experience with Tanium for server management. 
• Familiarity with SAFe (Scaled Agile Framework) / Lean-Agile methodologies. 
• Knowledge and experience with CMMC (Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification) compliance requirements. 
• Proficiency in using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform or Ansible. 

Minimum Clearance Required to Start:

Not Applicable/None

This position is part of our Corporate team.

We’re driving the future of the national security and critical infrastructure markets. Our employees work in a close-knit team environment to find new, innovative ways to deliver smart solutions that are used and valued by customers around the world. By combining unique technologies with deep domain expertise across cybersecurity, missile defense, space, connected infrastructure, transportation, smart cities, and more, we're providing tomorrow's solutions today.

Salary Range: 

$83,300.00 - $145,800.00

We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle!

This position will be posted for a minimum of 3 days and will continue to be posted for an average of 30 days until a qualified applicant is selected or the position has been cancelled.

Parsons is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility in the workplace. Diversity is ingrained in who we are, how we do business, and is one of our company’s core values. Parsons equally employs representation at all job levels for minority, female, disabled, protected veteran and LGBTQ+.

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