Job Title: Systems Engineer Principal - Active Directory
Company Name:
General Dynamics IT
Location:
Fort Huachuca, AZ
Position Type:
Full Time
Post Date:
06/06/2026
Expire Date:
07/06/2026
Job Categories:
Engineering, Information Technology
Job Description
Systems Engineer Principal - Active Directory
Advance how our customers operate while you advance your career. Join GDIT as a Systems Engineer Principal and build an impactful career in enterprise IT, collaborating with people who are driven and resourceful like you. MEANINGFUL WORK AND PERSONAL IMPACTSystems Engineer Principal Advance how our customers operate while advancing your own career. Join GDIT as a Systems Engineer Sr Principal and make a meaningful impact in enterprise IT, collaborating with a team of driven and resourceful professionals.Meaningful Work and Personal Impact As a Systems Engineer Principal, you will support the design, development, engineering, integration, and operational sustainment of the Non Classified Internet Protocol Router Network (NIPRNET), Secret Internet Protocol Router Network (SIPRNET), and Deployed Forces (DF) components of the Department of War Information Network (DOWIN). You will also play a critical role in the configuration management, testing, implementation, and optimization of Army Active Directory (AD) systems. Active Directory Engineering & Integration Provide strategic planning, execution, and management for the design, build, deployment, and optimization of AD systems across Army NIPRNET, SIPRNET, Joint, and testing environments. Design, build, test, and modernize AD hardware, software, components, and peripherals to ensure compatibility with current technologies and software iterations. Develop and maintain forest architecture, site replication, security and identity isolation, disaster recovery, and hybrid identity/cloud integration strategies.Service Management & Configuration Governance Lead and support AD service management processes to ensure accuracy, reliability, and effective lifecycle management. Provide authoritative configuration management, documentation, and guidance for administrators at all levels. Support operational organizations with Requests for Change (RFCs), IAVA compliance, vulnerability scanning, and the implementation of Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs). Recommend and support the implementation of AD tools across multiple operating system environments.Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement Collaborate with technical peers, change and risk managers, technical writers, and government stakeholders across all echelons, including subordinate commands and Headquarters, Department of the Army. Participate in Boards, Bureaus, Centers, Cells, and Working Groups (B2C2WG) supporting NETCOM network solutions. Provide expertise in directory services, application server integration, and enterprise application migration support. What Youll Need to Succeed Education: Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science Experience: 10+ years of related technical experience Certifications: IASAE III (CISSP ISSAP, CISSP ISSEP, or CCSP), Microsoft AZ 800/801 or AZ 802, SC 300, S 900, Computing Environment Certification Clearance: Active Secret clearance Technical Requirements: Forest architecture and infrastructure design Topology engineering and site replication Security and identity isolation Disaster and forest recovery Scripting, automation, and diagnostics Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS) and vulnerability scanning STIG configuration management Hybrid identity and cloud integration expertise GDIT IS YOUR PLACEAt 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 offOWN YOUR OPPORTUNITYExplore an enterprise IT career at GDIT and youll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your desire to drive operations forward.
