Senior Windows Engineer

Klett Consulting Group (KCG) is a government contracting firm specializing in program support across multiple support areas for both military and civilian agencies. KCG has been in business for 20 years in the government industry and has been voted one of the “Best Places to Work” for the past 4 years.

KCG is seeking a Senior Windows Engineer to join our team.

Responsibilities

Related activities to include, but not limited to:

• Design, plan, and implement directory synchronization systems for Microsoft Active Directory and Windows-based systems across the enterprise
• Lead the analysis, design, and implementation of Active Directory and Identity Management solutions
• Take the lead in large-scale Active Directory and Identity Management projects
• Evaluate the current Active Directory environment, identify operational and technical challenges, and develop actionable solutions to address issues
• Provide data for regulatory compliance and support audits related to Active Directory and its associated systems
• Ensure the security and integrity of the corporate Active Directory forest, overseeing the protection of AD schema and maintaining its reliability
• Interact and collaborate with customers, service managers, and operational support teams to design, test, and deploy security and/or automation solutions to meet business needs
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers and other team members
• Lead the evaluation of project requirements, analyzing the impact on the infrastructure, including equipment redundancy and capacity requirements
• Develop and maintain repeatable process documentation to standardize the installation, configuration, and ongoing maintenance of identity authorization processes
• Ensure all systems are compliant with the necessary STIGs (Security Technical Implementation Guides), implementing them across environments to meet security requirements
• Create and maintain detailed documentation for system configurations, processes, and troubleshooting procedures to support ongoing system operations
• Participate in on-call support rotations, handling critical system issues and resolving problems as they arise"
  
  

Requirements

• A minimum of 7 years of experience in Windows system administration and management in an enterprise environment
• Ability to interpret product documentation to conceptualize and implement solutions for building Domain Controllers and Member Servers to support enterprise-level solutions
• Proficiency in Windows Server (2016, 2019, 2022), Active Directory, DNS, IIS, and Group Policy
• Proficiency in Group Policy Analysis, GPO Configuration & Item-Level Targeting, Workstation Configurations, Browser Configuration Settings
• Familiarity with VMView and other Applications that integrated with Active Directory
• Experience with PowerShell scripting, Active Directory, SCCM, HBSS, Windows Update Services (WSUS), and Exchange Servers
• Ability to implement and enforce security best practices and regulatory compliance requirements
• Experience managing and maintaining virtualization platforms (e.g., VMware, Hyper-V)
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and lead technical initiatives
• Ability to travel CONUS/OCONUS as required
• Experience with Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) for documentation and presentations
• In-depth understanding of Active Directory (AD) Attributes, LDAP Queries, and PowerShell scripting for modifying AD configurations
• Skilled in building and managing Windows Server environments from the ground up, including configuring organizational units (OUs) and Group Policy Objects (GPOs) to align with organizational requirements and security standards
• Comprehensive knowledge of configuring Active Directory Server Roles such as Certificate Authorities (CAs), IIS, File/Print, and DNS
• Proficient in managing Group Policy Objects (GPOs), Active Directory Sites, Replication Topology, and troubleshooting native Active Directory issues
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field
• CompTIA Security Certification
• Secret security clearance
  
  

Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Disability insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off