Overview:
Join a company with Extraordinary People and Exceptional Performance! Chenega Professional Technical Services, LLC., a Chenega Professional Services company, is looking for an expert level Windows Administrator IV, to perform enterprise identity and Active Directory (AD) migration to Entra ID and domain consolidation for a Federal Government customer.
A successful candidate must demonstrate expert level knowledge and experience in planning and executing AD to Entra ID migrations and consolidation activities and provide expert technical operations and maintenance (O&M) for the supported environment.
Responsibilities:
Work in coordination with the Project Manager and stakeholder to perform enterprise directory services, migration wave planning and communications, application owner engagement and compatibility testing, cutover execution with next-day support, and foundational operations & maintenance (O&M) of supported Windows-based services.
Perform AD to Entra ID technical migration and identity management
- Configure Entra ID (Azure AD) identity synchronization and validate directory health as required to support migration.
- Deploy automation pipelines; execute pilot migrations (~200 test users) prior to full-scale cutover.
- Conduct controlled nightly batches Monday–Thursday (150 users per night) with pre/post validation.
- Implement Kerberos/SSO.
- Perform workstation/domain re-joins.
- Design and Execute PowerShell automation.
- Provide Tier 3 escalation for permissions, Access Control List (ACL) remediation, Kerberos/SSO issues, and workstation/domain re-joins.
- Perform PowerShell automation for bulk updates and monitoring.
- Execute identity cutovers and deliver next-day support to resolve authentication, profile, and application access issues including PIV certificate login troubleshooting.
- Monitor event/system logs and performance; maintain OS and software patching baselines (WSUS or equivalent).
- Assist in infrastructure planning, design, and implementation; develop project plans for transition, administration, and ongoing operations.
- Prepare authoritative runbooks for Tier 1 and Tier2 helpdesk support.
Perform Foundational O&M
- Performance monitoring
- OS patching
- Backup/restore
- Configuration Management and Change Control
- Disaster Recovery testing
- Documentation and Training
- Daily status updates shall be provided before 12:00 PM MT, with urgent items escalated to PDA within one hour of identification.
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
- A Bachelor’s Degree in a technology field
- 15 years of experience designing, configuring, and supporting Microsoft Windows system environments
- Expertise with Active Directory, Active Directory Federated Services, and Azure AD and Entra ID
- Kerberos/SSO
- PowerShell automation
- Large Enterprise experience
- Strict Change Control
Desirable Qualifications:
- Microsoft Certified: Windows Server Administrator Associate
- Microsoft Certified: Identity and Access Administrator Associate (SC-300)
- Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104)
- Experience with DNS, DCHP
- Experience with ACL
- Experience with Group Policy, AGPM
- Experience with SCCM
- Experience with SCOM
- Experience with WSUS
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship
- Must be able to pass the Public Trust Government background investigation
- Strong communication skills (both written and oral)
- Strong troubleshooting skills
- Ability to work closely with a small team
- Ability to work in a high stress environment
Teleworking Permitted?:
true
Teleworking Details:
100% remote, onsite travel as required
Estimated Salary/Wage:
Up to USD $50.00/Hr.