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Systems Engineer Principal - Active Directory

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GD Information Technology, Inc.

Urbana, IL (In Person)

$111,128 Salary, Full-Time

Posted 2 weeks ago (Updated 2 weeks ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 7/8/2026

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Job Description

Type of Requisition:
Regular Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:
Secret Clearance Level Must Be Able to
Obtain:
Secret Public Trust/Other Required:
None Job Family:
IT Infrastructure and Operations Job Qualifications:
Skills:
Active Directory Configuration, Active Directory Management, Active Directory Migration Tool, Active Directory Replication, Active Directory Security Certifications:
None Experience:
10 + years of related experience
US Citizenship Required:
Yes Job Description:
Advance how our customers operate while you advance your career. Join GDIT as a Systems Engineer Principal and build an impactful career in enterprise IT, collaborating with people who are driven and resourceful like you.
MEANINGFUL WORK AND PERSONAL IMPACT
Systems Engineer Principal Advance how our customers operate while advancing your own career. Join GDIT as a Systems Engineer Sr Principal and make a meaningful impact in enterprise IT, collaborating with a team of driven and resourceful professionals. Meaningful Work and Personal Impact As a Systems Engineer Principal, you will support the design, development, engineering, integration, and operational sustainment of the Non Classified Internet Protocol Router Network (NIPRNET), Secret Internet Protocol Router Network (SIPRNET), and Deployed Forces (DF) components of the Department of War Information Network (DOWIN). You will also play a critical role in the configuration management, testing, implementation, and optimization of Army Active Directory (AD) systems. Active Directory Engineering & Integration
  • Provide strategic planning, execution, and management for the design, build, deployment, and optimization of AD systems across Army NIPRNET, SIPRNET, Joint, and testing environments.
  • Design, build, test, and modernize AD hardware, software, components, and peripherals to ensure compatibility with current technologies and software iterations.
  • Develop and maintain forest architecture, site replication, security and identity isolation, disaster recovery, and hybrid identity/cloud integration strategies. Service Management & Configuration Governance
  • Lead and support AD service management processes to ensure accuracy, reliability, and effective lifecycle management.
  • Provide authoritative configuration management, documentation, and guidance for administrators at all levels.
  • Support operational organizations with Requests for Change (RFCs), IAVA compliance, vulnerability scanning, and the implementation of Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs).
  • Recommend and support the implementation of AD tools across multiple operating system environments. Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement
  • Collaborate with technical peers, change and risk managers, technical writers, and government stakeholders across all echelons, including subordinate commands and Headquarters, Department of the Army.
  • Participate in Boards, Bureaus, Centers, Cells, and Working Groups (B2C2WG) supporting NETCOM network solutions.
  • Provide expertise in directory services, application server integration, and enterprise application migration support. What You'll Need to Succeed
Education:
Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science
    Experience:
    10+ years of related technical experience
      Certifications:
      IASAE III
      (CISSP
      ISSAP, CISSP
      ISSEP, or CCSP), Microsoft AZ 800/801 or
      AZ 802, SC 300, S
      900, Computing Environment Certification
        Clearance:
        Active Secret clearance
          Technical Requirements:
          • Forest architecture and infrastructure design
          • Topology engineering and site replication
          • Security and identity isolation
          • Disaster and forest recovery
          • Scripting, automation, and diagnostics
          • Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS) and vulnerability scanning
          • STIG configuration management
          • Hybrid identity and cloud integration expertise
          GDIT IS YOUR PLACE
          At GDIT, the mission is our purpose, and our people are at the center of everything we do.
            Growth:
            AI-powered career tool that identifies career steps and learning opportunities
              Support:
              An internal mobility team focused on helping you achieve your career goals
                Rewards:
                Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, 401K with company match, and competitive pay and paid time off
                OWN YOUR OPPORTUNITY
                Explore an enterprise IT career at GDIT and you'll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your desire to drive operations forward. The likely salary range for this position is $101,546 - $120,710. 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.
                Scheduled Weekly Hours:
                40
                Travel Required:
                Less than 10%
                Telecommuting Options:
                Onsite Work Location:
                USA AZ Fort Huachuca Additional Work Locations:
                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. We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers consulting, technology 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 capabilities in digital modernization, AI/ML, Cloud, Cyber and application development. Together with our clients, we strive to create a safer, smarter world by harnessing the power of deep expertise and advanced technology. Join our Talent Community to stay up to date on our career opportunities and events at gdit.com/tc. Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans Join our 26,000 everyday heroes. We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers consulting, technology 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 30 countries worldwide, offering leading capabilities in digital modernization, AI/ML, Cloud, Cyber and application development. Together with our clients, we strive to create a safer, smarter world by harnessing the power of deep expertise and advanced technology. For more information about GDIT's Privacy Policy, click here: https://www.gdit.com/privacy-policy/notices/