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Identity and Directory Services Engineer - TS/SCI with Polygraph

General Dynamics Information Technology

Chantilly, VAFull-time$162–219K/yrSeen 1 day agoSeen in employer's feed 1 day ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$162–219K/yr
Location
Chantilly, VA
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
US work authorization required

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

CompTIA Security+ Or Similar IAT Level II 8570/8140 CertificationTS/SCI clearance

Job overview

The Identity and Directory Services Engineer designs, builds, deploys, and administers enterprise Windows Server environments, including on-premises and cloud-based systems. The role supports geographically dispersed sites and solutions throughout the IT project lifecycle, from requirements refinement and design documentation through deployment and operations support. Assignments may include cloud integration, automated configuration management, and security hardening. The position requires an active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph and a qualifying certification.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Active DirectoryDNSMicrosoft Windows ServerActive Directory DesignActive Directory ImplementationGroup Policy ManagementWindows DNSDHCPLDAPActive Directory Federation ServicesActive Directory Domains and TrustsSystem Center Operations ManagerMicrosoft Deployment ToolkitSystem Center Configuration ManagerWindows Server 2016Windows Server 2019Microsoft Identity ManagerForefront Identity ManagerPowerShellScripting LanguagesAWSVMwareJIRAServiceNowSystem ConfigurationSecurity HardeningDISA STIGs

Qualifications

TS/SCI and PolygraphCompTIA Security+ or Similar IAT Level II 8570/8140 CertificationBachelor's Degree or Equivalent Experience10+ Years Related ExperienceU.S. Citizenship

Benefits

401(k) Match
Medical Insurance
Tuition Assistance
Paid Time Off
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Parental Leave

Full job description

Req ID: RQ231224

Type of Requisition: Regular

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Top Secret SCI + Polygraph

Public Trust/Other Required: None

Job Family: IT Infrastructure and Operations

Skills:

Active Directory (AD),DNS,Microsoft Windows Server

Experience:

10 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required:

Yes

Job Description:

We are seeking highly motivated engineers with a thirst for learning, in support of a geographically dispersed, state of the art systems that seamlessly integrate Linux and Microsoft services. Candidates with proven depth creating solutions with Microsoft Windows Server will be positioned for success in our organization. The selected candidate will design, build and deploy, and administer large scale multi-domain enterprise Windows Server environments.

Additionally, engineers will build, maintain and migrate a variety of physical and virtual systems to on-premises, cloud, or hybrid infrastructures. Engineers will provide support to multiple globally dispersed WAN connected sites. Embracing the DevOps model, engineers will be responsible for supporting their solutions throughout the entire IT project lifecycle, to include refining requirements, creating design documentation, creating installation instructions and deployment plans, and providing O&M support. Project assignments will vary based on skill level, and may include engineering geographically dispersed services, integrating services into public, private and hybrid cloud environments, engineering solutions to be deployed via automated CM tools, and hardening the solutions to address security and SCAP compliance.

Responsibilities:

  • Designs and defines system architecture for new or existing computer systems utilizing both on-premises and cloud-based hosting technologies

  • Analyze requirements and system architectures to develop system requirements specifications and resulting design plans

  • Administer, operate, manage and maintain components for on-premises and cloud-based virtualized systems

  • Reviews completion and implementation of system additions and/or enhancements and makes recommendations to management and/or clients

  • Plans and directs upgrades of Windows Server infrastructure and related components in the area of Active Directory, Domain Controller topology, LDAP,

  • Authentication Services, DNS, Permissions and Access Controls and Group Policy

Required Skills:

  • Active TS/SCI and Polygraph

  • CompTIA Security+ or similar IAT Level II 8570/8140 certification required to start

  • Bachelors degree or equivalent experience

  • 10+ years related experience

  • Experience with Microsoft Windows Server Active Directory design and implementation

  • Experience with Group Policy Management

  • Experience with Windows DNS and DHCP

  • Experience with LDAP

  • Experience with Active Directory Federation Services

  • Experience with Active Directory Domains and Trusts

  • Experience with monitoring of Microsoft systems using System Center Operations Manager

  • Experience with Microsoft deployment methodology options to include Microsoft Deployment Toolkit and System Center Configuration Manager

  • Experience with Windows Server 2016, 2019 experience is optimal

  • Experience with Microsoft Identity Manager and/or Forefront Identity Manager experience is optimal

  • Experience with Microsoft Windows automation scripting with PowerShell or other scripting languages

  • Experience building/managing servers in AWS (Amazon Web Services) and Vmware based environment is desired

  • Experience with managing work tasks via tools such as JIRA and ServiceNow

  • System configuration experience and hardening based on security guidelines, such as DISA STIGs

GDIT Is Your Place:

  • 401K with company match

  • Comprehensive health and wellness packages

  • Internal Mobility team dedicated to helping you own your career

  • Professional growth opportunities including paid education and certifications

  • Cutting-edge technology you can learn from

  • Rest and recharge with paid vacation and holidays

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The likely salary range for this position is $161,500 - $218,500. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.

Total Rewards at GDIT:

Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match. To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave. To ensure our employees are able to protect their income, other offerings such as short and long-term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available. We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most.

Our Identity Verification Process:

As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during virtual interviews. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud. By proceeding, you authorize the collection, processing, and use of your biometric data for identity verification and security purposes.

About Our Work:

We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers technology solutions and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 26,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 50+ countries worldwide, offering leading mission-ready capabilities in AI, cloud, cyber and software development.

Join our Talent Community to stay up to date on our career opportunities and events at https://gdit.com/tc.

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How this job compares

Set against the 11,166 open Systems Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 1, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$162–219K/yr
  • Virginia median$120–184K/yr798 salary ranges
  • US median$116–188K/yr8,208 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $190K, is 25% above the Virginia median midpoint ($152K) — in the top quarter of Systems Engineer salary ranges in Virginia.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 1,014 open Systems Engineer jobs in Virginia and 11,166 across the US. 4% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
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Experience
This posting asks for at least 10 years of experience — more than three in four Systems Engineer postings that state a minimum ask for (median 5 years, across 9,420 postings).
Education
4,612 of the 11,166 open Systems Engineer jobs (41%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

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