Active Directory Systems Engineer

Location: Reston
Posted on: June 23, 2025

Job Description:

Job Description Base-2 Solutions is seeking an Active Directory Systems Engineer. The ideal candidate is personable, articulate, has a keen eye for detail, with a focus on making sure the customers’ requirements and needs are met quickly and effectively. Solutions should adhere to best practices, reference frameworks, regulations, and guidelines. The successful candidate will be a self-starter who can work with limited supervision. Excellent communication skills are required to effectively interface with customers to understand requirements and customer needs and then be able to translate them into actions. Job Duties Provide systems administration and engineering support for advanced system development across the customer’s enterprise Develop system design solution that satisfies the system requirements and fulfills the functional analysis Assist with the development of system requirements, functional requirements, and allocation of the same to individual hardware, software, facility, and personnel components Enterprise-level experience in optimizing Active Directory Services infrastructure and hierarchy Support the planning and test analysis of authentication and authorization of appropriate systems Support interface definition, design, and changes to the configuration between affected groups and individuals (full lifecycle) From system requirements derive an understanding of stakeholder needs, functions that may be logically inferred and implied as essential to system effectiveness Develop derived requirements for Information Assurance Services (Confidentiality, Integrity, Nonrepudiation, and Availability); Basic Information Assurance Mechanisms (e.g., Identification, Authentication, Access Control, Accountability); and Security Mechanism Technology (Passwords, cryptography, discretionary access control, mandatory access control, hashing, key management, etc.). Support and contribute to the development of systems engineering documentation (i.e., system engineering plans, initial capabilities documents, requirements specifications, and interface control documents) Review and/or approve system engineering documentation ensuring processes and specifications meet system needs and are accurate, comprehensive, and complete Required Qualifications Security Clearance Required: TS/SCI w/CI Poly Bachelor’s Degree: System Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering Science, Engineering Management, or related discipline. High school diploma with additional years’ experience may be considered in lieu of degree Minimum 5 years’ Experience: Active Directory (2016, 2019, 2022 and latest version) Minimum 5 years’ experience: Optimizing Active Directory Services infrastructure and hierarchy Working knowledge of virtualization techniques and technologies (VMware, HyperV) Strong knowledge of SIPR, NIPR & PKIs Strong knowledge of data structure and system design An ability to communicate technical ideas, critiques, and concerns clearly and effectively both verbally and in writing in a format the customer can understand Excellent interpersonal skills working in a team environment and attention to detail Ability to work independently, as well as collaboratively, in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment Proven track record of delivering high quality and consistent systems and environments for development teams Pay & Benefit Highlights Compensation Above market fixed salary or hourly pay. Up to $10,000 bonus for each referral. Additional bonuses for exceptional performance, assisting with business development and company growth. Health 100% paid premiums for health insurance. Choose from over 80 gold-level medical plans from Aetna, CareFirst, Kaiser and UnitedHealthcare. Choose from PPO, EPO, POS, HMO, and HSA-compatible. HSA and FSA options. 100% paid premiums for dental insurance. 100% paid premiums for vision insurance. Income Protection 100% paid premiums for short-term disability. 100% paid premiums for long-term disability. 100% paid premiums for accidental death & dismemberment. 100% paid premiums for life insurance with a $200,000 max benefit. Retirement 8% company contribution to 401k with immediate vesting. 401k pre-tax and Roth options. Leave Up to 20 days of flexible paid time off (PTO). 11 days of paid floating holidays. Work-Life Balance Flexible work schedules including flex time and compressed work period. Remote work including partial or fully remote (contract and project-dependent). View our detailed Pay & Benefits Equal Opportunity Employer Base-2 Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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