Senior Systems Engineer (Active Directory) - Active Top Security Clearance Required

Location: Nationwide (Must Be Open to Travel)

Project Sites: Dallas, TX & Cedar Rapids, IA

Duration: 6+ Month Contract

Pay: Up to $80/hr

GREENFIELD BUILD EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

This role supports the deployment of a brand-new identity and access management environment.

We are looking for engineers who have designed and deployed Active Directory environments from scratch and understand how identity architecture supports highly secure environments.

TRAVEL REQUIRED

Candidates may be based anywhere in the United States but must be willing to travel during deployment activities.

The project includes onsite deployment work in Dallas followed by Cedar Rapids as the environment is expanded across multiple locations.

Travel expenses, hotel accommodations, rental vehicle, and per diem are provided.

ABOUT THE INITIATIVE

This initiative is focused on building a Secure Development Environment (SDE) that will support classified engineering and development workloads.

Identity and access management is a critical component of the platform. This engineer will help design and deploy the identity foundation supporting secure access, authentication, role-based controls, trust relationships, and directory services that allow the environment to operate securely.

NON-NEGOTIABLE REQUIREMENTS

• Active U.S. Government Top Security Clearance
• Security+ Certification (or Equivalent)
• Advanced Active Directory Architecture Experience
• ADFS Experience
• Identity & Access Management Experience
• Greenfield Deployment Experience
• Open to Travel

HIGHLY PREFERRED

• Government Contractor Experience
• Defense Contractor Experience
• Aerospace & Defense Experience
• Intelligence Community Experience
• Active Directory Greenfield Deployments
• STIG / RMF Experience

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Design Active Directory forests and domains
• Implement ADFS and Single Sign-On solutions
• Design trust relationships
• Implement role-based access control frameworks
• Develop Group Policy strategies
• Support RMF and compliance initiatives
• Produce identity architecture documentation

WHY THIS OPPORTUNITY

• Secure Development Environment (SDE) Buildout
• Greenfield Identity Deployment
• Build Active Directory Infrastructure From Scratch
• Multi-Site Infrastructure Initiative
• Travel Fully Covered
• Opportunity to Remain Active in a Cleared Environment
• High-Visibility Program
• Strong Extension Potential

This is a Contract position based out of Dallas, TX.

The pay range for this position is $80.00 - $80.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully remote position.

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 25, 2026.

About TEKsystems

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