Active Directory Administrator - 505506 - job 1 of 2

DNI/Creative IT Solutions is currently looking for an experienced Active Directory (AD) Administrator to join our team as a full time employee in Oklahoma City.  This position is part of our Defense Enterprise Email project.  Indigenous is providing the development, integration, and sustainment services for over two million end users in an Exchange and Blackberry Enterprise environment.  This is a highly visible program with a high potential of advancement opportunity and career growth.

Essential Functions:

• Provide Microsoft Windows Server operating system support.
• Monitor server performance and availability.
• Ensure Windows server availability compliance to Service Level Agreements.
• Knowledge and support of Group Policy Objects (GPO).
• Address operational systems issues including file and share permissions, user accounts and installing applications.
• Use provided ticket management system to properly document and resolve problems.
• Promote and maintain server patch management practices.
• Monitor server load and implement load balancing where appropriate.
• Support and maintain Active Directory and AD services.
• Provide required support for disaster recovery efforts (real or simulated).
• Possess Windows scripting skills.
• Properly handle documents according to appropriate regulations and guidance including classification level.
• Provide callback and after-hours support.

Special Skills/Knowledge:

• Demonstrated knowledge and experience with Microsoft Server (2008 R2 & newer) and related technologies with emphasis on Active Directory and integrated AD services.
• Install, configure, maintain, manage, and troubleshoot MS Windows Server Operating Environments and associated components such as the Registry, Active Directory, Internet Information Service (IIS), Domain Name System (DNS), and networking components.
• Understanding of Change Management frameworks such as ITIL.
• Active Directory administration including AD integrated DNS.
• Familiarity with network infrastructure.
• Knowledge of Server Applications and services.
• An understanding of patch management software.
• Familiarity with Backup software and strategies.
• Knowledge and understanding of network applications, web servers, email servers, firewalls, databases, and file shares.
• An active secret clearance is required
• Security+ certification is required

Benefits Include:

• Covers 100% of employee benefit premiums, including Medical (PPO or HDHP Option), Vision, Dental
• Matching 401K
• Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Pet Insurance
• Professional Development/Education Reimbursement
• Parking and Transit Benefits for NY, NJ, ATL, and DC Metro areas

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.