Opening Description

Active Directory Engineer
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Required Security Clearance:
Top Secret/SCI
City:
Annapolis Junction
State/Territory:
Maryland
Travel:
None
Potential for Teleworking:
No
Schedule:
Full Time
DoD 8570 IAT Requirement:
IAT II (Security+, CySA+, CCNA Security, GICSP, GSEC, SSCP)
DoD 8570 IAM Requirement:
None
DoD 8570 IASAE Requirement:
None
DoD CSSP Requirement:
None
Last Updated:
5/31/25 8:30 PM
Requisition ID:
528510
US Citizenship Required?:
Yes
Pay Range:
$103,347.86 to $137,797.15
Work Type:
On-Site
Referral Eligibility:
Eligible

As a Systems Engineer supporting the Government, you will be a part of a team charged with engineering IDAM technologies such as digital identities, Virtual Directory, PKI, Access Control, and more to ensure integrity and confidentiality of critical client systems.

Job Description

  • Planning, conducting, and overseeing the technical aspects of projects.
  • Coordinating the efforts of technical support staff in the performance of assigned projects aligned with the RMF process for obtaining ATO's in the customer environment.
  • Applying advanced methods, theories, and research techniques in the investigation and solution of the complex system requirements and problems.
  • Developing training tools and documentation; overseeing implementation of same.
  • Providing technical consultation on current and proposed systems to other organizations and clients.
  • Assisting in the planning and performing of analytical research, design development, and other assignments in conformance with design, engineering and customer specifications.
  • Serving as a technical consultant on current and proposed systems to the client which may require after hours/on-call support towards mission success.

Required Skills

  • Expert level troubleshooting skills with Active Directory, Azure AD, Group Policies including Advanced group policy manager, DNS, PKI, Microsoft PowerShell, Windows Server versions up to 2019.
  • Ability to quickly get up to speed on complex topologies and interdependencies across a wide range of technologies, most specifically: 2012 or later forest/domains and complex Active Roles administration and sync service.
  • Experience with architecting and engineering enterprise level solutions.
  • Advanced analytical and creative problem-solving skills for creation and testing of software systems and maintenance of same.
  • Ability to work with little supervision in high stress / high visibility environments with time sensitive requirements.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Ability to take direction and retain information.

Desired Skills 

  • Knowledge in One Identity Active Roles Server and Sync Server, Thycotic Secret Server, Microsoft FIM/MIM, SailPoint, and Radiant Logic FID.

Standard Characteristics

  • Generally recognized as a leader in the industry in their area of expertise; sought out by others in the area of expertise for advice and guidance.
  • Provide expert support, analysis, research, and advice into exceptionally complex problems, and processes relating to the subject matter.
  • Serve as technical expert on executive-level project teams providing technical direction, interpretation and alternatives. Expertise is in a particular area of Information Technology (e.g., Cybersecurity, Information Systems Architecture, Telecommunications Systems Design, Architecture, Implementation, Information Systems Integration, Software Development Methodologies, Security Engineering, Communications and Network Systems Management).
  • Perform highly specialized and technical tasks associated with the most current and cutting-edge technologies.
  • May serve as a technical consultant to a project or a number projects dealing with area of technical expertise.
  • Coordinate with contract management and Government personnel to ensure the problems have been properly defined and the solutions satisfy customer needs.

Skills and Task - Exceptionally Complex

  • Researches and evaluates new concepts and processes to improve performance.
  • Analyzes cross-functional problem sets, identifies root causes and resolves issues.
  • Assists more junior level technicians, specialists, and managers in their activities.
  • Can perform all tasks of lower level technicians, specialists, and/or managers.

Leadership Management

  • Works individually, actively participates on integrated teams, and leads multiple tasks, projects or teams.
  • Oversees and monitors performance, and when required, takes steps to resolve issues.

Guidance

  • Directs multiple teams through to project completion.
  • Provides guidance and direction to lower level technicians, specialists, and managers.

Training and Certifications

  • DoD 8570 compliance or information assurance certification commensurate with technical objectives and services required within the task order.
  • Applicable software or hardware training and certifications commensurate with the technical objectives, services required and IT environment specified within the task order.

Education and Experience 

  • High School Diploma + 10 years
  • Associate's Degree + 8 years
  • Bachelor's Degree + 6 years
  • Master's Degree + 4 years
  • PhD + 2 years

Pay & Benefit Highlights

Compensation

  • Above market fixed salary or hourly pay.
  • Up to $10,000 bonus for each referral.
  • Additional bonuses for exceptional performance, assisting with business development and company growth.

Health

  • 100% paid premiums for health insurance. Choose from over 80 gold-level medical plans from Aetna, CareFirst, Kaiser and UnitedHealthcare. Choose from PPO, EPO, POS, HMO, and HSA-compatible.
  • HSA and FSA options.
  • 100% paid premiums for dental insurance.
  • 100% paid premiums for vision insurance.

Income Protection

  • 100% paid premiums for short-term disability.
  • 100% paid premiums for long-term disability.
  • 100% paid premiums for accidental death & dismemberment.
  • 100% paid premiums for life insurance with a $200,000 max benefit.

Retirement

  • 8% company contribution to 401k with immediate vesting.
  • 401k pre-tax and Roth options.

Leave

  • Up to 20 days of flexible paid time off (PTO).
  • 11 days of paid floating holidays.

Work-Life Balance

  • Flexible work schedules including flex time and compressed work period.
  • Remote work including partial or fully remote (contract and project-dependent).

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Equal Opportunity Employer

Base-2 Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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