Klett Consulting Group (KCG) is a government contracting firm specializing in program support across multiple support areas for both military and civilian agencies. KCG has been in business for 20+ years in the government industry and has been voted one of the “Best Places to Work” for the past 4 years.

KCG is seeking a Senior Windows Active Directory Ops Engineer to join our team.

Responsibilities

Related activities to include, but not limited to:

• Design, plan, and implement directory synchronization systems for Microsoft Active Directory and Windows-based systems across the enterprise.
• Lead the analysis, design, and implementation of Active Directory and Identity Management solutions.
• Take the lead in large-scale Active Directory and Identity Management projects.
• Evaluate the current Active Directory environment, identify operational and technical challenges, and develop actionable solutions to address issues.
• Provide data for regulatory compliance and support audits related to Active Directory and its associated systems.
• Ensure the security and integrity of the corporate Active Directory forest, overseeing the protection of AD schema and maintaining its reliability.
• Interact and collaborate with customers, service managers, and operational support teams to design, test, and deploy security and/or automation solutions to meet business needs.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers and other team members.
• Lead the evaluation of project requirements, analyzing the impact on the infrastructure, including equipment redundancy and capacity requirements.
• Develop and maintain repeatable process documentation to standardize the installation, configuration, and ongoing maintenance of identity authorization processes.
• Ensure all systems are compliant with the necessary STIGs (Security Technical Implementation Guides), implementing them across environments to meet security requirements.
• Create and maintain detailed documentation for system configurations, processes, and troubleshooting procedures to support ongoing system operations.
• Participate in on-call support rotations, handling critical system issues and resolving problems as they arise.

Requirements:

• A minimum of 7 years of experience in Windows system administration and management in an enterprise environment.
• Ability to interpret product documentation to conceptualize and implement solutions for building Domain Controllers and Member Servers to support enterprise-level solutions.
• Proficiency in Windows Server (2016, 2019, 2022), Active Directory, DNS, IIS, and Group Policy.
• Proficiency in Group Policy Analysis, GPO Configuration & Item-Level Targeting, Workstation Configurations, Browser Configuration Settings.
• Familiarity with VMView and other Applications that integrate with Active Directory.
• Experience with PowerShell scripting, Active Directory, SCCM, HBSS, Windows Update Services (WSUS), and Exchange Servers.
• Ability to implement and enforce security best practices and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Experience managing and maintaining virtualization platforms (e.g., VMware, Hyper-V).
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and lead technical initiatives.
• Ability to travel CONUS/OCONUS as required.
• Experience with Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) for documentation and presentations.
• In-depth understanding of Active Directory (AD) Attributes, LDAP Queries, and PowerShell scripting for modifying AD configurations.
• Skilled in building and managing Windows Server environments from the ground up, including configuring organizational units (OUs) and Group Policy Objects (GPOs) to align with organizational requirements and security standards.
• Comprehensive knowledge of configuring Active Directory Server Roles such as Certificate Authorities (CAs), IIS, File/Print, and DNS.
• Proficient in managing Group Policy Objects (GPOs), Active Directory Sites, Replication Topology, and troubleshooting native Active Directory issues.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• CompTIA Security+ Certification.
• Secret security clearance.

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching.
• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance.
• Disability insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Paid time off.