Microsoft Active Directory Subject Matter Expert

6 days ago

Job Description

Position Description:

We are seeking a Microsoft Active Directory Subject Matter Expert (SME) for a role supporting the Department of the Navy in Annapolis Junction, MD.
The ideal candidate must hold an active TS/SCI clearance and have 8-10+ years of experience with a BS/BA or 6-8+ years with an MS/MA or 3-5+ years with a PhD. Experience managing enterprise Active Directory environments and a current DoD 8570.1-M/8140 IAT Level III certification are required.
The Microsoft Active Directory Subject Matter Expert (SME) will support our client's enterprise infrastructure initiatives. This individual will lead the architecture, design, deployment, and ongoing operations of Microsoft AD services, including Azure Active Directory, Group Policy, Identity Federation, and associated authentication systems. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in AD forest design, domain consolidation, AD hardening, and security best practices, with a strong focus on enterprise-scale environments.

Position Job Duties:

Serve as the technical authority on all matters related to Microsoft Active Directory and identity services
Design, implement, and manage scalable and secure AD infrastructures (on-premises and cloud hybrid)
Oversee AD migrations, upgrades, domain consolidation, and forest restructuring
Develop and enforce AD-related security policies and standards, including privileged access management
Manage integration with Azure AD, ADFS, MFA, SSO, and conditional access policies
Collaborate with cybersecurity teams to strengthen identity security posture
Conduct regular AD health checks, performance tuning, and troubleshooting
Document architecture, configurations, operational procedures, and support guides
Provide mentoring and training to junior team members and IT support staff

Position Qualifications:

TS/SCI level clearance is required
Requires 8 to 10 years with BS/BA or 6 to 8 years with MS/MA or 3 to 5 years with PhD
Experience managing enterprise Active Directory environments
Expert knowledge of:
- AD DS (Domain Services), DNS, DHCP, and Group Policy
- Azure Active Directory, AD Connect, and Hybrid Identity solutions
- ADFS, LDAP, Kerberos, NTLM authentication
Strong PowerShell scripting and automation skills
Experience with Zero Trust principles and identity governance tools
Familiarity with ITIL-based service management and change control
Experience in software engineering and integration of Commercial Off-the-Shelf software products

Certification Requirement:

Desired:

ITIL Foundations certification is desired
Microsoft Certified: Identity and Access Administrator Associate or similar
Experience with Microsoft Entra, MIM (Microsoft Identity Manager), or Okta
Previous experience in regulated environments (e.g., financial, healthcare, or government)

Location	Annapolis Junction, MD
Salary	$140,000–$167,000 Per Year

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