Active Directory Architect - TS/SCI clearance - Greenville, TX
July 3, 2025
Description
Active Directory (AD) Architect
Greenville, TX (50%+ onsite required)
Security Clearance: Active TS/SCI Required
Salary (120-150K) pending experience
We are seeking an experienced Active Directory (AD) Architect to design, implement, and maintain enterprise-level Active Directory environments. This role is critical for managing and securing user access across a Windows-based network infrastructure, ensuring seamless integration across on-premises and cloud environments.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Design Active Directory Architecture
2. Security and Policy Enforcement
3. Integration and Interoperability
4. Directory Services Planning
5. Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity
6. Performance Tuning and Troubleshooting
7. Documentation and Compliance
Requirements
Benefits
Our comprehensive benefits package for full-time salaried employees is effective immediately upon the start date. Benefits include comprehensive PPO medical coverage with access to a Health Savings Account (HSA) option, a vision plan, and dental insurance with the base dental plan option paid for by PGTEK. A TRICARE Supplemental Medical Insurance plan is also available. Life Insurance, Short and Long-Term disability, and Critical Illness insurance have premiums covered. Additionally, PGTEK offers a matching 401(k) plan and a discount on pet insurance through ASPCA Pet Insurance. An Employee Assistance Program is available at no cost to all employees. We offer a generous amount of PTO and Holidays, and an Education Assistance Program is available after 12 months of employment.
About PGTEK:
PGTEK is a true consulting organization dedicated to helping clients achieve their business and technology objectives utilizing our decades of experience and business relationships. PGTEK invests in the educational advancements of our staff by providing the necessary resources to complete Professional and Business Certifications. Our company is our people, and we treat them like family. EOE, including disability/veterans.
Active Directory (AD) Architect
Greenville, TX (50%+ onsite required)
Security Clearance: Active TS/SCI Required
Salary (120-150K) pending experience
We are seeking an experienced Active Directory (AD) Architect to design, implement, and maintain enterprise-level Active Directory environments. This role is critical for managing and securing user access across a Windows-based network infrastructure, ensuring seamless integration across on-premises and cloud environments.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Design Active Directory Architecture
- Develop scalable and secure AD structures including forests, domains, organizational units (OUs), and trust relationships.
- Plan and implement global or enterprise-level deployments, including multi-site replication and high availability.
2. Security and Policy Enforcement
- Implement and manage Group Policies (GPOs) for user and device configurations.
- Design and enforce authentication strategies and role-based access control.
3. Integration and Interoperability
- Integrate AD with Azure AD, Microsoft 365, third-party identity providers, and LDAP systems.
- Ensure seamless interoperability across hybrid cloud and on-premises environments.
4. Directory Services Planning
- Plan and manage DNS, DHCP, and name resolution in support of AD.
- Design domain controller placement and replication strategies for optimal performance and redundancy.
5. Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity
- Develop and maintain backup, restore, and disaster recovery plans for AD infrastructure.
6. Performance Tuning and Troubleshooting
- Monitor and optimize AD performance.
- Troubleshoot issues such as replication failures and authentication errors.
7. Documentation and Compliance
- Maintain comprehensive documentation of AD architecture, configurations, and policies.
- Ensure compliance with internal security standards and external regulations (e.g., ATO, DISA STIG).
Requirements
- Deep knowledge of Windows Server, PowerShell, Azure AD, DNS/DHCP, Kerberos, LDAP, and PKI.
- Proficiency with tools such as:
- ADSI Edit
- Group Policy Management Console
- Azure AD Connect
- Microsoft Identity Manager
Benefits
Our comprehensive benefits package for full-time salaried employees is effective immediately upon the start date. Benefits include comprehensive PPO medical coverage with access to a Health Savings Account (HSA) option, a vision plan, and dental insurance with the base dental plan option paid for by PGTEK. A TRICARE Supplemental Medical Insurance plan is also available. Life Insurance, Short and Long-Term disability, and Critical Illness insurance have premiums covered. Additionally, PGTEK offers a matching 401(k) plan and a discount on pet insurance through ASPCA Pet Insurance. An Employee Assistance Program is available at no cost to all employees. We offer a generous amount of PTO and Holidays, and an Education Assistance Program is available after 12 months of employment.
About PGTEK:
PGTEK is a true consulting organization dedicated to helping clients achieve their business and technology objectives utilizing our decades of experience and business relationships. PGTEK invests in the educational advancements of our staff by providing the necessary resources to complete Professional and Business Certifications. Our company is our people, and we treat them like family. EOE, including disability/veterans.