Akima · 19 hours ago
Enterprise Directory Service SME
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$110K/yr - $135K/yr
10+ years expAkima is seeking a highly experienced Enterprise Directory Services Subject Matter Expert (SME) to support the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) enterprise IT environment. This senior-level position plays a pivotal role in designing, optimizing, and advising on the modernization, operations, and integration of enterprise directory solutions within USCIS’s complex IT ecosystem.
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No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Perform analysis of existing USCIS Active Directory environments and develop new solutions to take advantage of new technologies and best practices provided by thenlatest versions of Windows Server, to include but not limited to:
Privileged Remote Tool Server Administration Credential Partitioning
Active Directory Federation Services (ADFS)
Group Policy
PowerShell Desired State Configuration
Domain Trusts
Managing Azure Active Directory (Entra ID)
Automate the mapping subnets to Active Directory sites and services
Lead architectural and design changes, modifications and advancements to the USCISActive Directory infrastructure in collaboration with Operations for a seamless transition and delivery
Design and lead the implementation of complex identity management solutions utilizing tools such as PKI, ADFS, Azure AD Connect, and Microsoft Identity Manager
Architect, design, and lead the implementation of Enterprise Active Directory delegation models and provide technical assistance to facility administrators, as required
Develop and lead the implementation of potential USCIS Virtual Desktop solutions
Work closely with internal teams to architect and lead the implementation of Group Policy Objects (GPOs), performance tuning as it relates to the latest Windows Desktop and Server Migration project(s)
Work with software vendors to identify, install and deploy USCIS business need software solutions, involving AD LDAP authentication and delegation rights
Provide Architectural and Engineering analysis of on premise and cloud solutions to ensure, where applicable, interdependent systems have consistent architectures and divergent architectures are evaluated for business value, and removal of waste
Architect and design secure disaster recovery for Active Directory production environment
Act as a technical liaison between USCIS OIT customers and third-party software/hardware vendors to deliver necessary solutions for the agency
Participate in lifecycle planning of critical IT services, architecting and designing replacement solutions
Architect solutions that integrate Azure AD Connect and Office - 365 Suite
Establish and ensure all changes to the Group Policy Objects (GPOs) under Active Directory (AD) are controlled and documented
Ensure GPO testing is completed prior to GPO changes to production
Support enterprise backup and disaster recovery architecture, migration planning and implementation
Architect DNS configuration, MS Clustering services, storage configuration, terminal services, TCP/IP protocol and LDAP services
Provide architectural analysis of existing and new directory services in order to ensure that authentication flows are going to the appropriate service, to include but not limited to:
Active Directory
ADFS
Azure AD (multiple and single tenant, commercial and Government)
Identity Credential and Access Management (ICAM)
AWS Identity and Access Management (commercial and Government)
Design and architect automated concentric circle deployment models for phased
Rollouts To Include, But Not Limited To
Group policy
Patching
Software deployment
Architect and lead the implementation of new group policy changes to the AD structure, new Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs), new operating systems, or as directed due to security or higher headquarter mandates and exceptions
Provide recommendations for new products and technology for supporting all layers of the IT infrastructure architecture based on testing and technology vetting
Lead enterprise projects through architectural design, migration and solution
Replacement Phases, To Include But Not Limited To
Enterprise Data Center Consolidation
Enterprise Cloud based solutions
Enterprise Unified Communications
Next Generation Endpoint and Mobility operating systems
Directory and Messaging services
Enterprise Network and Compute configuration standards development
Enterprise Network and Compute management development
Enterprise Backup and archive design and solutions
Enterprise Mobility solutions development
Enterprise Management, configuration, and tools standardization
Network (WAN/LAN) standards or changes. The contractor must be capable of supporting tools such as or similar to those identified in the tool's appendix. Additional tools may be added to the environment at the recommendation of the contractor or at the sole discretion of the Government
Qualification
Required
U.S. Citizenship is required (federal contract requirement)
Active DHS Public Trust clearance or ability to obtain one; Secret/Top Secret preferred
Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related discipline (or equivalent experience)
10+ years of experience in enterprise IT infrastructure roles, including architecture, design, implementation, and operations
Proven experience with large-scale IT infrastructure environments, including:
Networking (Cisco, Juniper)
Virtualization (VMware, Hyper-V)
Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)
Identity and access management (Active Directory, LDAP, PKI)
Storage solutions (SAN/NAS)
Deep knowledge of NIST security frameworks, DHS compliance standards, and the RMF process
Experience supporting federal agencies, ideally within DHS or USCIS
Strong documentation, communication, and presentation skills
Preferred
Advanced degree (MS or higher) in a related technical field
Enterprise-level certifications such as:
AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Professional
Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect
VMware Certified Design Expert (VCDX)
Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP)/Expert (CCIE)
CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner (CASP+)
Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
Experience with Zero Trust architecture, DevSecOps, and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform, Ansible, or Chef
Experience with ITIL-based service delivery and governance frameworks
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life insurance
401(k)
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Company
Akima
Akima focuses on delivering services in the areas of logistics, IT, supply chain, systems engineering, construction and protective services.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Chris Jenkins
Group President
Michael Alvarado
Chief Growth Officer
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