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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

Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Dallas, TX.
Pay and Benefits
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)
Workplace Type
This is a fully remote position.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Aug 25, 2026.
About TEKsystems
We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services
We're a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We're a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We're strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We're building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
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