Directory Services Engineer III
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LocationSumter, SC, US
Work modeon-site
Typefull-time
SenioritySenior
Experience5+ yrs
Company size501–1,000 people
PostedOct 27, 2026 · 1w ago
Verified live1d ago
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5+ years experience in a systems engineering or administration role
Bachelor's degree in a related field
Must be Security+ certified
Must be Network+ or CCNA certified
Must hold the ITIL Foundations certification or be able to obtain the certification within 60 days of hire
Must have firewall experience
Knowledge of what constitutes a 'threat' to a network
Experience providing feedback to enhance future collection and analysis
Experience with installation of Microsoft Windows Server in Host and Compute Environments, and Windows Server using server images
Experience with implementation of storage solutions, high availability, DNS, DHCP, network connectivity and remote access solutions
Experience with core and distributed network solutions, advance network infrastructure, and maintain and monitor server environments
Must possess experience and demonstrate an understanding with managing Microsoft users and permissions, creating AD DS forests, designing server infrastructure, troubleshooting, protecting network, and user data
Must be able to provide support in a 24/7/365 environment including occasionally covering shifts outside of the assigned shift and/or providing after hours, weekend, or holiday support as needed on a rotational basis
Must be able to travel to CONUS sites to provide TDY support
Additional years of experience may be substituted for degree requirements
Must be a US citizen and hold a current Secret clearance
Applicants selected will be subject to a U.S. government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information
EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled
Skills
Active Directory
Microsoft Windows Server
DNS
DHCP
PowerShell
firewall
Overview
Abacus Technology is seeking a Directory Services Engineer to provide Active Directory support for the AFCENT Network Operations and Security Center (NOSC) at Shaw AFB. This is a full-time position.
Responsibilities
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Develop, implement, and maintain an Active Directory architecture solution.
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Provide support, implementation, and design services for Microsoft Active Directory and Windows-based systems across the enterprise, including directory and identity management solutions.
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Perform daily systems monitoring, verifying the integrity and availability of all hardware, server resources, systems, and key processes, reviewing system and application logs, and verifying completion of scheduled jobs.
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Perform analysis for collaboration of network / system needs and participate in planning, designing, upgrading and deployment of enterprise datacenter hardware and software using a project-based timeline.
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Provide management of internal DNS and DHCP for Active Directory domains.
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Develop reports and trend analysis documentation on system use to include account utilization, Directory Information Tree (DIT) accuracy, and directory replication and Global Address List (GAL) replications using with the AF Hub.
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Perform PowerShell scripting for AD administration.
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Analyze a wide array of networking metrics and recognize substandard network performance.
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Develop reports and trend analysis documentation on bandwidth and network security incidents.
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Provide LAN/WAN support.
Qualifications
5+ years experience in a systems engineering or administration role. Bachelor’s degree in a related field. Additional years of experience may be substituted for degree requirements. Must be Security+ certified. Must be Network+ or CCNA certified. Must hold the ITIL Foundations certification or be able to obtain the certification within 60 days of hire. Must have firewall experience. Knowledge of what constitutes a “threat” to a network. Experience providing feedback to enhance future collection and analysis. Must possess experience and demonstrate an understanding with installation of Microsoft Windows Server in Host and Compute Environments, and Windows Server using server images. Experience with implementation of storage solutions, high availability, Domain Name Systems (DNS), Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), network connectivity and remote access solutions, core and distributed network solutions, advance network infrastructure, and maintain and monitor server environments. Must possess experience and demonstrate an understanding with managing Microsoft users and permissions, creating Active Directory domain services (AD DS) forests, designing server infrastructure, troubleshooting, protecting network, and user data. Must be able to provide support in a 24/7/365 environment including occasionally covering shifts outside of the assigned shift and/or providing after hours, weekend, or holiday support as needed on a rotational basis. Must be able to travel to CONUS sites to provide TDY support. Must be a US citizen and hold a current Secret clearance.
Applicants selected will be subject to a U.S. government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled
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