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Microsoft Active Directory Subject Matter Expert

Macpower Digital Assets Edge Private Limited

Annapolis Junction, MD

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$140,000–$167,000 Per Year
SKILLS
Advertising Monitoring, Advertising Operations, Architectural Design, Authentication, Best Practices, Change Control, Commercial Off-the-Shelf (COTS), Customer Support/Service, DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol), DNS (Domain Name System), Government, Healthcare, Hybrid Cloud, IAT - Information Assurance Technical, ITIL (IT Infrastructure Library), Identify Issues, Identity Data Management, Identity Federation, Internet Security, Kerberos, LDAP (Lightweight Directory Access Protocol), Mentoring, Microsoft Access Database, Microsoft Active Directory, Microsoft Product Family, Microsoft Windows Azure, NT LAN Manager (NTLM), Operations Processes, Performance Tuning/Optimization, Scripting (Scripting Languages), Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI), Single Sign-On (SSO), Software Engineering, Support Documentation, Technical Support, Top Secret Clearance, Training/Teaching, United States Department of Defense (DoD), Windows PowerShell
LOCATION
Annapolis Junction, MD
POSTED
1 day ago
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.
  • Primary job location: Annapolis Junction, MD.
  • Future job location: Landover, MD
  • JBAB (Depends on Responsibilities)
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:
  • Must have a current DoD 8570.1-M/8140 IAT Level III certification
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)

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