Systems Engineer (Active Directory) - Active Security Clearance Required

Location: Nationwide (must be open to travel); project sites in Dallas, TX & Cedar Rapids, IA. Duration: 10-week contract.

About the role

This is a net-new Secure Development Environment (SDE) deployment. We are seeking Systems Engineers who have participated in new-environment implementations, Active Directory deployments, site stand-ups, and infrastructure build-outs rather than simply supporting mature production environments.

Travel is required. Candidates may be located anywhere in the United States but must be willing to travel during deployment activities. The project includes deployment work in Dallas followed by Cedar Rapids as the environment is replicated and expanded. Travel expenses, hotel accommodations, rental vehicle, and per diem are provided.

About the initiative

This initiative is focused on building a Secure Development Environment (SDE) that will support classified engineering and development workloads. The environment requires secure identity services, user lifecycle management, access controls, authentication support, policy administration, and operational processes that will allow engineering teams to work within a highly secure environment. This engineer will support the deployment and administration of those identity services as the Secure Development Environment is brought online.

Requirements

• Active U.S. Government Security Clearance (non-negotiable)
• Security+ Certification (or equivalent)
• Active Directory administration experience
• Group Policy experience
• Identity management experience
• Greenfield infrastructure experience
• Open to travel

Preferred qualifications

• Government contractor experience
• Defense contractor experience
• Aerospace & defense experience
• Active Directory deployments
• Site stand-ups
• Secure infrastructure environments

Responsibilities

• Administer Active Directory environments
• Manage Group Policy Objects
• Support identity lifecycle activities
• Manage permissions and access controls
• Troubleshoot authentication issues
• Support deployment readiness activities
• Maintain documentation and runbooks

Why this opportunity

• Secure Development Environment (SDE) build-out
• Greenfield infrastructure deployment
• Build identity services from scratch
• Multi-site infrastructure initiative
• Travel fully covered
• Opportunity to remain active in a cleared environment
• High-visibility program
• Strong extension potential

Pay

Up to $65/hr ($60–$65/hr range).

Benefits

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the following may be available for this temporary role:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical illness, accident, and hospital insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan (pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available)
• Life insurance (voluntary life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short- and long-term disability
• Health spending account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee assistance program
• Time off/leave (PTO, vacation or sick leave)

Schedule

10-week contract; fully remote work with required travel to Dallas, TX and Cedar Rapids, IA.