Senior Systems Engineer - Enterprise Directory Services and Authentication
GDIT· enterprise· Defense IT· Aug 26, 2026 · 2mo agoPosted 62 days ago
Fort Huachuca, AZ
In office
Full-time
Senior
$88K–$120K
5+ years exp
Before you apply
Ghost Signal:
Open 62 days.
Job description
Type of Requisition:
Regular
Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:
Top Secret
Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:
Top Secret/SCI
Public Trust/Other Required:
None
Job Family:
IT Infrastructure and Operations
Job Qualifications:
Skills:
Active Directory Configuration, Active Directory Management, Active Directory Replication, Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS), Cloud Integrations Certifications:
Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) | International Information System Security Certification Consortium (ISC2) - International Information System Security Certification Consortium (ISC2), Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) Security | Cisco - Cisco, CompTIA SecurityX CE | CompTIA - CompTIA, GIAC Certified Enterprise Defender (GCED) | Global Information Assurance Certification (GIAC) - Global Information Assurance Certification (GIAC), GIAC Certified Incident Handler Certification (GCIH) | Global Information Assurance Certification (GIAC) - Global Information Assurance Certification (GIAC) Experience:
5 + years of related experience US Citizenship Required:
Yes
Job Description:
Advance how our customers operate while you advance your career. Join GDIT as a Senior Systems Engineer and build an impactful career in enterprise IT, collaborating with people who are driven and resourceful like you.
Selected candidate will provide full time onsite support at our Fort Huachuca facility.
MEANINGFUL WORK AND PERSONAL IMPACT:
As a Senior Systems Engineer Senior your work directly supports the design, development, engineering, integration, and technical and operational support to employ specified Non-Classified Internet Protocol Router Network (NIPRNET), Secret Internet Protocol Router Network (SIPRNET), and Deployed Forces (DF) portion of the Department of War Information Network (DOWIN). You will provide configuration management support, testing and technical support in the implementation of Army Active Directory systems.
Lead, manage, and support efficient and effective AD service management processes by providing accurate configuration information. Submit recommendations for use of AD tools for multiple operating system environments and implement the Government s chosen solution.
Submit recommendations for use of AD tools for multiple operating system environments and implement the Government s chosen solution.
Participate in Boards, Bureaus, Centers, Cells and Working Groups (B2C2WG) in support of NETCOM network solutions.
Coordinate, review and maintain system documentation guidance on use of AD capabilities to all levels of administrators. Provide support to operational organizations supporting RFCs and IAVA compliance. Provide strategic planning, execution, and management for the design, build and deployment of AD systems, integrated into Army NIPRNET, SIPRNET, Joint and testing environments.
Design, build, test new and optimize AD hardware systems, computer components, and peripherals. Update existing AD systems to ensure compatibility with the latest software iterations.
Collaborate with peers, change and risk managers, technical writers, and government stakeholders across all echelons—from subordinate commands to Headquarters, Department of the Army.
Drive the effective management, accuracy, and reliability of Active Directory (AD) service management processes across multiple operating system environments.
Utilize your expertise in the implementation of directory services, application servers, and support for enterprise application migrations.
WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED (Required):
Bring your technology expertise and drive for innovation to GDIT. The Senior Systems Engineer must have:
Education: Bachelor’s Degree. An additional 4 years of experience may be substituted in lieu of degree.
Clearance: Active Top Secret security clearance with ability to obtain SCI.
Certification: IAT III certification (SecurityX, CCNP Security, CISA, CISSP, GCED, or GCIH) plus an additional Computing Environment certification.
Experience: 5 years of related experience.
Technical skills:
Knowledge in all aspects of forest architecture and infrastructure design.
Site replication and topology engineering.
Security and identity isolation.
Disaster recovery and forest recovery.
Hybrid identity and cloud integrations.
Scripting, automations and diagnostics.
Assured Compliance Assessment Solution and vulnerability scanning.
Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGS) configuration management.
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.
Community: Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace.
OWN YOUR OPPORTUNITY
Explore a career in program management at GDIT and you’ll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your passion for the mission and delivering results.
The likely salary range for this position is $88,400 - $119,600. 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%
T elecommuting 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.
Our Identity Verification Process:
As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during virtual interviews. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud. By proceeding, you authorize the collection, processing, and use of your biometric data for identity verification and security purposes.
About Our Work:
We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers technology solutions 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 mission-ready capabilities in AI, cloud, cyber and software development.
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
Application prep
Use the role’s language and application details while tailoring your materials.
Keywords to mirror
ai
- Platform
- workday
- Effort
- long
Benefits
Benefits detected in the listing.
Dental
Vision
401k
401(K)
Paid Time Off
Wellness