Microsoft Active Directory Subject Matter Expert

Position Description

We are seeking a Microsoft Active Directory Subject Matter Expert (SME) to support the Department of the Navy in Annapolis Junction, MD.

Primary:
Annapolis Junction, MD. Future:
Landover, MD.

• Serve as the technical authority on all matters related to Microsoft Active Directory and identity services.
• Design, implement, and manage scalable and secure AD infrastructures (on-premises and cloud hybrid).
• Oversee AD migrations, upgrades, domain consolidation, and forest restructuring.
• Develop and enforce AD-related security policies and standards, including privileged access management.
• Manage integration with Azure AD, ADFS, MFA, SSO, and conditional access policies.
• Collaborate with cybersecurity teams to strengthen identity security posture.
• Conduct regular AD health checks, performance tuning, and troubleshooting.
• Document architecture, configurations, operational procedures, and support guides.
• Provide mentoring and training to junior team members and IT support staff.

• TS/SCI level clearance is required.
• 8 to 10 years of experience with a BS/BA, 6 to 8 years with an MS/MA, or 3 to 5 years with a PhD in relevant field.
• Experience managing enterprise Active Directory environments.
• Expert knowledge of:
  • AD DS (Domain Services), DNS, DHCP, and Group Policy.
  • Azure Active Directory, AD Connect, and Hybrid Identity solutions.
  • ADFS, LDAP, Kerberos, and NTLM authentication.
• Strong Power Shell scripting and automation skills.
• Experience with Zero Trust principles and identity governance tools.
• Familiarity with ITIL-based service management and change control.
• Experience in software engineering and integration of Commercial Off-the-Shelf software products.

• Must have a current DoD 8570.1-M/8140 IAT Level III certification.

• ITIL Foundations certification.
• Microsoft Certified:
  Identity and Access Administrator Associate or similar.
• Experience with Microsoft Entra, MIM (Microsoft Identity Manager), or Okta.
• Previous experience in regulated environments such as financial, healthcare, or government.