LLNL

Technology

ActiveDirectoryAdministrator

$135–185k ~AI est. Livermore, California, United States FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for mid candidates.

The Brief

“Active Directory Administrator at LLNL. Skills: Active Directory Administration, Windows Server, Entra ID, Automation. Perform day-to-day operational support. Isolate and remediate complex problems”

What You'll Achieve.

Reduce operational overhead

Industry & Context.

Technology
Problems you'll solve

Complex problem isolation; Troubleshoot

Eligibility Requirements

Full-time on-site presence, 24/7 on-call rotation, Security clearance required

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

U. S. DOE Q-level security clearance, U. S. citizenship, Bachelor's degree in computer science, Equivalent combination of education and experience, Broad experience operating Active Directory, Broad experience administering Windows server, Ability to work in dynamic team, Broad experience with Azure, Proficient written and verbal communication, Ability to work off-hours and On-Call

Nice to Have

Highly advanced experience architecting Windows server, Substantial experience with Entra ID, Expert knowledge authentication protocols, Broad experience with monitoring platforms, Broad experience with MS SQL, Experience with applying DISA STIG

What You'll Do.

Perform day-to-day operational support

Isolate and remediate complex problems

Contribute to security benchmarks development

Implement monthly patching

Remediate vulnerabilities

Troubleshoot Group policies

Configure Group policies

Maintain Group policies

Integrate applications with Entra ID

Integrate services with Entra ID

Develop scripting for solutions

Develop automation for solutions

Reduce operational overhead

Develop technical documentation

Maintain technical documentation

Support critical systems off-hours

Respond to service alerts

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Collaborate with engineers; Collaborate with security teams; Collaborate with stakeholders; Leverage team member skills

Communication Scope

Written communication; Verbal communication; Interpersonal skills

Process & Methodology

Manage complex tasks, Manage priorities

Full Job Description

Join us and make YOUR mark on the World! Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) has turned bold ideas into world-changing impact advancing science and technology to strengthen U.S. security and promote global stability. Our mission spans four critical national security areas nuclear deterrence, threat preparedness, energy security, and multi-domain defense empowering teams to take on the toughest challenges of today and tomorrow. With a culture built on innovation and operational excellence, LLNL is a place where your expertise can make a real impact. We have an opening for an experienced Active Directory Administrator to help design, automate, secure, and support enterprise-wide Active Directory services in a highly regulated environment. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys combining hands-on operations, platform engineering, and security compliance to support mission-critical computing services. This position is in the Information Technology Solutions (ITSD) Division within the Computing Directorate. This position requires full-time on-site presence due to the nature of the work. This position will be filled at either level based on knowledge and related experience as assessed by the hiring team. Additional job responsibilities (outlined below) will be assigned if hired at the higher level. You will * Perform day-to-day operational support functions, including complex problem isolation and remediation, while exercising sound judgment and a moderate degree of independence. * Contribute to the development, implementation, testing, and validation of security benchmarks (DISA STIG), including implementing monthly patching and vulnerability remediation. * Troubleshoot, configure, and maintain Group policies in support of secure enterprise Active Directory operations. * Integrate applications and services with Entra ID. * Develop scripting and automation for solutions to common problems and reduce operational overhead. * Develop and maintain clear technical

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