A successful Directory Services Administrator candidate will have
- A basic understanding of client/server, networking and internet fundamentals
- A basic understanding of Windows server 2012 or Higher
- A basic understanding of Active Directory Administration
- A basic understanding of GPOs, Account management, domains and trusts, DNS, DHCP and server management
- An understanding of powershell scripting and how it works
- Basic level troubleshooting and problem solving
- The ideal candidate will have:
- Experience with a hybrid environment that contains on-prem and cloud servers
- Basic knowledge of DNS, DHCP, Active Directory, and Windows server deployment
- Some troubleshooting background with the ability to assist with complex problems
- Group Policy administration experience
- Understanding of basic network security compliance and patching
- Experience with VMWare virtualization technologies
- Some azure cloud environment experience
Key Tasks and Responsibilities From PWS/SOW
Server management to include deployment, management of security posture, and verifying core services
Account management to include group, permissions, and basic configuration
GPO Management using NetIQ Group Policy Administrator(GPA) and native tools
RSAT tool experience
DNS record management
DHCP Server configuration and management
Patching and DISA STIGing server to maintain required compliance
Sites and services management
Remedy ticketing system
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Manage servers in VMWare virtual environments
Troubleshooting core services to include replication and domain trusts
- Powershell Script deployment and creation
- Education & Experience
- 1-4 Years direct experience in the following:
Microsoft Winders Server 2012 Server or higher deployment
Domain Controller deployment, configuration and management
Account management using Active directory on-prem and Azure cloud environments
- Server management to include Microsoft Windows Server 2016/2019/2022
- Certifications
- Required
Security+, or other qualifying IAT II certification.
Microsoft AZ-900
Desired
Microsoft AZ-104 Administrator Associate certification
AZ-800 and AZ801 Windows Server Hybrid Core Infrastructure Certification
- Additional industry certifications may be required within a specific time frame
- Security Clearance
- Active Secret Clearance