Active Directory Infrastructure Consultant - Secret Clearance

Active Directory Infrastructure Consultant needed for anopportunity with SOC's client to work in Huntsville, Alabama.

Active Secret Clearance is required!

Responsibilities
Our client is seeking a skilled Advisory Consultant with extensive experience in Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS). This role involves providing enterprise-level support, enhancing service delivery, performing root cause analysis, and serving as an escalation point for complex issues. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of AD DS architecture, including sites, subnets, replication, OU and group structure, and Group Policy Management. This position requires a proactive approach to identify opportunities for innovation and improvement within the directory services environment. Additionally, the correct candidate will need to be capable of performing this job in a ground-up/greenfield environment.

• Manage and maintain Active Directory infrastructure including sites, subnets, and site-to-site replication.
• Design and implement Organizational Unit (OU) structures and group policies.
• Handle user account creation processes and manage smart card/token authentication systems.
• Provide enterprise-level support for Active Directory related global initiatives, ensuring successful implementation through collaboration with project and support teams.
• Act as an escalation point for application support and troubleshooting, providing guidance in resolving escalated issues and complex production, application, or system problems.
• Perform daily system monitoring to ensure the integrity and availability of hardware, server resources, systems, and key processes.
• Review system and application logs and verify the completion of scheduled jobs.
• Install, configure, and maintain Active Directory and third-party software utilities according to company operational guidelines.
• Create and maintain comprehensive system documentation for domain technologies, including installation, configuration, and troubleshooting procedures.
• Identify and implement opportunities to innovate, extend, and enhance service delivery.
• Conduct root cause analysis and problem management for directory services, improving existing processes through recurring problem solutions and documentation enhancements.

Qualifications

• Active Secret Clearance
• Extensive experience with Active Directory Domain Services, including sites, subnets, site-to-site replication, OU structure, and group policies.
• Proficient in user account creation processes and smart card/token authentication.
• Strong problem-solving skills with a focus on root cause analysis and problem management in a directory services environment.
• Experience with system monitoring, hardware, server resource management, and application log review.
• Ability to install, configure, and maintain Active Directory and third-party software utilities.
• Excellent documentation skills for system technologies and troubleshooting steps.
• Proactive in identifying opportunities for service delivery improvements and innovative solutions.
• Capable of performing the job in a ground-up/greenfield environment.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• 7-10 years of experience in Active Directory administration and support roles.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate, Microsoft Certified: Identity and Access Administrator Associate) are a plus.
• In compliance with the Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, the hourly rate range for this role is $60.00 to $80.00. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location.

• Employment Pre-requisites
  The following requirements must be met to be eligible for this position: Successful completion of a background investigation, and d rug urinalysis.
  SOC, a Day & Zimmermann company, is an Equal Opportunity Employer, EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability.