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Our client is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer in Washington, DC.

Role Description

We are seeking an experienced Senior Active Directory & Cybersecurity Engineer to design, implement, and maintain enterprise-level identity and access management systems in a highly secure environment. This role requires deep technical expertise in Microsoft technologies, strong leadership skills, and a foundational understanding of Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) for certificate-based authentication and encryption.

• Design, plan, implement, and maintain enterprise Active Directory environments (Windows Server 2012+).
• Manage and optimize ADFS, DHCP, DNS, ADCS, and related services.
• Oversee integration of PKI components, including digital certificates, Certificate • • Authorities (CA), and key management.
• Ensure compliance with DoD security standards and best practices.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to secure systems and troubleshoot complex issues.
• Provide leadership and mentorship to junior team members.

Skills & Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship with Active TS clearance (polygraph preferred).
• 8+ years of relevant IT experience.
• 7+ years designing and maintaining enterprise Active Directory environments.
• Expert knowledge of:
• Active Directory (AD)
• Windows Server & Workstation OS
• ADFS, DHCP, DNS, ADCS
• MS SQL Server
• Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills.
• Ability to prioritize and manage competing demands independently.
• MCSA / MCSE certifications (Windows Server 2012/2016 or Core Infrastructure).
• Scripting experience (PowerShell).
• Working knowledge of UNIX/Linux/Mac OS, Microsoft Azure, Azure AD, and AWS IAM.
• Familiarity with IT management tools (SolarWinds, SCCM, Cisco Prime).
• Understanding of network security (ACLs, firewalls).
• Basic understanding of PKI concepts, including:
• Digital certificates and X.509 standards
• Certificate Authorities (CA) and Registration Authorities (RA)
• Encryption fundamentals and key lifecycle management.

Benefits/Other Compensation:

Medical, Dental, Life Insurance, 401K.

Why Hays?

You will be working with a professional recruiter who has intimate knowledge of the industry and market trends. Your Hays recruiter will lead you through a thorough screening process in order to understand your skills, experience, needs, and drivers. You will also get support on resume writing, interview tips, and career planning, so when there’s a position you really want, you’re fully prepared to get it.

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Hays is committed to building a thriving culture of diversity that embraces people with different backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better we serve our candidates, clients, and employees. We are an equal employment opportunity employer, and we comply with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, creed, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, marital status, genetic information, HIV-positive status, as well as any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. One of Hays’ guiding principles is ‘do the right thing’.
We also believe that actions speak louder than words.
In that regard, we train our staff on ensuring inclusivity throughout the entire recruitment process and counsel our clients on these principles. If you have any questions about Hays or any of our processes, please contact us.

In accordance with applicable federal, state, and local law protecting qualified individuals with known disabilities, Hays will attempt to reasonably accommodate those individuals unless doing so would create an undue hardship on the company. Any qualified applicant or consultant with a disability who requires an accommodation in order to perform the essential functions of the job should call or text 813.336.5570.

Drug testing may be required; please contact a recruiter for more information.

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