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Directory Services Systems Administrator - Active Top Secret required

General Dynamics Information Technology

Washington, USonsite$104k-$140k/yrPosted Aug 18, 2026
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Skills

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About the role

Clearance Level

Top Secret

Category

IT Infrastructure and Operations

Location

Washington, District of Columbia

(Onsite Workplace)

Key Skills For Success

Authentication

Directory Services

Technical Issues

Technical Knowledge

REQ#: RQ226675

Public Trust: None

Requisition Type: Regular

Your Impact

Own your opportunity to serve as a critical component of our nation’s safety and security. Make an impact by using your expertise to protect our country from threats.

Job Description

Directory Services System Administrator

Advance how our customers operate while you advance your career. Join GDIT as a Directory Services System Administrator and you will build an impactful career in enterprise IT, collaborating with people who are driven and resourceful like you.

MEANINGFUL WORK AND PERSONAL IMPACT

As Directory Services System Administrator, the work you’ll do at GDIT will be impactful to the customer’s mission.

Proven ability in managing, monitoring, maintaining, troubleshooting, and updating Active Directory services and hybrid authentication systems.

Provide support in managing identity, access, authentication, and centralized resource management systems and platforms.

Resolve technical issues, ensuring the reliability and efficiency of directory services under guidance or as part of a team.

Utilize automation and orchestration tools for streamlined maintenance and monitoring of directory services systems.

Assist in evaluating and implementing new tools and technologies to enhance the directory services environment

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED

Bring your technology expertise and drive for innovation to GDIT. The Directory Services System Administrator must have:

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, or related field. Experience may be substituted for education.

Minimum of 5 years of experience in Active Directory services architecture and management, Group Policy management, domain controller management, security configurations, AD Schema, PowerShell and PKI.

Understanding of system security, authentication protocols, and access control methodologies.

Relevant certifications (e.g., Azure/AWS Admin, Azure/AWS Security, Windows Server Hybrid Administrator, MCSE)

REQUIRED

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess: Top Secret and SCI eligible

Location: Onsite

Required: US Citizenship

Required: DoD 8140 IAT II compliant

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE

At 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, competitive pay and paid time off

Flexibility: Full-flex work week to own your priorities

Community: Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace

OWN YOUR OPPORTUNITY

Explore an enterprise IT career at GDIT and you’ll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your desire to drive operations forward.

Work Requirements

Years of Experience

5 + years of related experience

may vary based on technical training, certification(s), or degree

Certification

Travel Required

Less than 10%

Citizenship

U.S. Citizenship Required

Salary and Benefit Information

The likely salary range for this position is $103,700 - $140,300. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.

Our Identity Verification Process

As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during virtual interviews. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud. By proceeding, you authorize the collection, processing, and use of your biometric data for identity verification and security purposes.

About Our Work

We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers technology solutions and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 26,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 50+ countries worldwide, offering leading mission-ready capabilities in AI, cloud, cyber and software development.

Join our Talent Community to stay up to date on our career opportunities and events at gdit.com/tc.

Compensation

This Other role pays $104k-$140k/yr. Within typical range for other roles in United States.

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