Windows and Active Directory Architect Washington, DC Take 30 seconds to register at iui.com/jobs for job updates. Position Type: Salary, Hourly, Contract or Employee. Senior Windows and Active Directory Architect 13+ Years The candidate will be responsible for the planning, design, and implementation of the overall Windows Active Directory (AD) Security architecture project to protect the enterprise DCGOV IT infrastructure. This position requires the candidate to develop an AD security configuration model that will be tested and deployed to all Windows user and server machines resulting in simplified user administration while maintaining an enhanced security posture. The new design must be documented, tested and then managed via best practice methodologies from planning through implementation. Preference given to DC Residents and residents of the local metro area. Background check required if selected. Candidate Characteristics: Effective oral and written communication skills, Ability to make effective presentations and develop professional reports, Team player, Keen analysis and problem identification skills, Ability to be decisive as well as flexible Location: Data Center (ODC1): 3919 Benning Rd NE Client: DC Government Clicking Apply Now will take you to our jobs system. You will click Apply for this job and take 3-5 minutes to register and complete a self-rating of the required skills. Please do not apply if you don't meet the minimum requirements. *** THIRD PARTY: We will work with third parties on C2C. Your candidates must still apply online and follow the same process. *** **Required - 13.00 Years: Experience in designing and implementing Windows Domain and/or Active Directory structures **Required - 7.00 Years: Experience in large scale Active Directory and Exchange architecture projects and designs **Required - 7.00 Years: Experience in securing AD and Exchange environments. **Required - 5.00 Years: Experience in integrating Exchange and AD with mobile clients/devices such as Blackberry **Required - 3.00 Years: Experience with supporting AD and Exchange environments running on virtualization software such as VMWare, MS Hyper-V, or Citrix Xen. **Required - 3.00 Years: Experience in the design and build of Windows Server 2008 Systems **Required - 7.00 Years: Experience in the design and build of Windows Server 2003 Systems **Required - 5.00 Years: Experience with software and systems design and implementation best practice methodologies such as Microsoft Solution Framework (MSF) or Systems Devel **Desired - 3.00 Years: Experience in Exchange 2003, 2007 and 2010 in production environments.