Infrastructure Automation EngineerLocation: Chantilly, VAEligibility: Candidate must possess an active TS/SCI w/ CI Poly clearanceJob Description:- Design, manage and maintain Windows based Active Directory Forests and Domains with a focus on scripting (PowerShell) and automation.- Configuration of Group Policies (GPOs), DHCP, DNS and PKI.- Management of Microsoft Identify Manager (MIM), Active Directory Rights Management Services (AD RMS), Active Directory Federation Services (AD FS).- Support solutions throughout the IT project life-cycle, to include refining requirements, creating design documentation, creating installation instructions and deployment plans, and providing O&M support.- Perform complex systems development and design work that may include logic design, I/O design, firmware development, model formulation, manufacturing and development cost projections, computer architecture analysis and design, and analog or digital systems engineering.- Performs systems modeling, simulation, and analysis. Reviews completion and implementation of system additions and/or enhancements and makes recommendations to management and/or clients.- Plan and directs upgrades of operating systems and designs systems enhancements.- Develop using scripting tools such as Python.- Develop documentation on new or existing systems.- Develop and directs tests to ensure systems meet documented user requirements.- Identify, analyze and resolve system problems.- Provide system/equipment/specialized training and technical guidance.- Determine system specifications, input/output processes, and working parameters.- Provide guidance and work leadership to less-experienced systems engineers and operational support staff.- Serve as liaison with clients, participating in meetings to ensure client needs are met.- Maintain current knowledge of relevant technology as assigned.- Participate in special projects as required.