ACTIVE DIRECTORY INFRASTRUCTURE CONSULTANT - SECRET CLEARANCE WITH SECURITY CLEARANCE

Active Directory Infrastructure Consultant needed for an opportunity with SOC's client to work in Huntsville, Alabama. Active Secret Clearance is required! Responsibilities Our client is seeking a skilled Advisory Consultant with extensive experience in Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS). This role involves providing enterprise-level support, enhancing service delivery, performing root cause analysis, and serving as an escalation point for complex issues. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of AD DS architecture, including sites, subnets, replication, OU and group structure, and Group Policy Management. This position requires a proactive approach to identify opportunities for innovation and improvement within the directory services environment. Additionally, the correct candidate will need to be capable of performing this job in a ground-up/greenfield environment. * Manage and maintain Active Directory infrastructure including sites, subnets, and site-to-site replication. * Design and implement Organizational Unit (OU) structures and group policies. * Handle user account creation processes and manage smart card/token authentication systems. * Provide enterprise-level support for Active Directory related global initiatives, ensuring successful implementation through collaboration with project and support teams. * Act as an escalation point for application support and troubleshooting, providing guidance in resolving escalated issues and complex production, application, or system problems. * Perform daily system monitoring to ensure the integrity and availability of hardware, server resources, systems, and key processes. * Review system and application logs and verify the completion of scheduled jobs. * Install, configure, and maintain Active Directory and third-party software utilities according to company operational guidelines. * Create and maintain comprehensive system documentation for domain technologies, including installation, configuration, and troubleshooting procedures. * Identify and implement opportunities to innovate, extend, and enhance service delivery. * Conduct root cause analysis and problem management for directory services, improving existing processes through recurring problem solutions and documentation enhancements. Qualifications * Active Secret Clearance * Extensive experience with Active Directory Domain Services, including sites, subnets, site-to-site replication, OU structure, and group policies. * Proficient in user account creation processes and smart card/token authentication. * Strong problem-solving skills with a focus on root cause analysis and problem management in a directory services environment. * Experience with system monitoring, hardware, server resource management, and application log review. * Ability to install, configure, and maintain Active Directory and third-party software utilities. * Excellent documentation skills for system technologies and troubleshooting steps. * Proactive in identifying opportunities for service delivery improvements and innovative solutions. * Capable of performing the job in a ground-up/greenfield environment. * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience). * 7-10 years of experience in Active Directory administration and support roles. * Relevant certifications (e.g., Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate, Microsoft Certified: Identity and Access Administrator Associate) are a plus. * In compliance with the Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, the hourly rate range for this role is $60.00 to $80.00. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. * Employment Pre-requisites The following requirements must be met to be eligible for this position: Successful completion of a background investigation, and d rug urinalysis. SOC, a Day & Zimmermann company, is an Equal Opportunity Employer, EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability.