Directory Services Administrator

Job Description

Directory Services Administrator | Computer World Services

The Tone:
This is a full-time role at Computer World Services, located in Colorado Springs, CO. Computer World Services is seeking a dedicated and knowledgeable administrator to manage and maintain its hybrid IT environment. This role is crucial for ensuring robust directory services and supporting infrastructure operations, with a strong focus on security compliance and operational efficiency.

The TL;DR
• Role: Full Time
• Type: Full-time
• Location: Colorado Springs, CO (On-site)
• Pay: $50000–$60000 yearly
• Mission: Managing and maintaining robust directory services and supporting infrastructure operations within a hybrid IT environment.
• Tech Stack: Windows Server 2012+, Active Directory, Group Policy Objects (GPOs), DNS, DHCP, PowerShell, Azure AD, NetIQ Group Policy Administrator (GPA), Remote Server Administration Tools (RSAT), Remedy, VMware, DISA STIGs

What You’ll Actually Do
• Server Management: Deploying, managing security posture, and verifying core services for Windows servers.
• Account Management: Managing user and service accounts, groups, permissions, and basic configurations within Active Directory and Azure AD.
• GPO Administration: Administering Group Policy Objects using NetIQ Group Policy Administrator (GPA) and native tools.
• Security Compliance: Performing patching and DISA STIGing on servers to maintain required compliance levels.
• PowerShell Scripting: Developing and deploying PowerShell scripts to automate tasks and improve efficiency.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Foundational understanding of Windows server environments, Active Directory, and basic networking principles, coupled with 1-4 years of direct experience. Requires an Active Secret Clearance and IAT Level II Certification (e.g., Security+), along with Microsoft AZ-900 (Azure Fundamentals).
• Experience: 1-4 years of direct experience in Microsoft Windows Server 2012 or higher deployment, Domain Controller deployment, configuration, and management, account management using Active Directory on-premise and Azure cloud environments, and server management specifically with Microsoft Windows Server 2016/2019/2022.
• Skills: Basic understanding of client/server architecture, networking protocols, internet fundamentals, Windows Server 2012 or higher, Active Directory administration, Group Policy Objects, DNS and DHCP, PowerShell scripting concepts, and basic troubleshooting skills.
• Bonus: Prior experience with a hybrid IT environment incorporating on-premise and cloud servers, some troubleshooting background with complex problems, hands-on Group Policy administration, understanding of basic network security compliance and patching procedures, experience with VMware virtualization technologies, some experience with the Azure cloud environment, and certifications like Microsoft AZ-104 Administrator Associate or AZ-800 and AZ-801 Windows Server Hybrid Core Infrastructure.