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AKKODIS

Security Engineer

Hybrid

Richmond, United states

$ 70 /hour

Mid level

Freelance

07-01-2026

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Skills

Python PowerShell Jira Splunk ServiceNow DevOps Architecture git Azure AWS Confluence AWS Cloud Active Directory

Job Specifications

Akkodis is seeking a – “Security Operations Engineer” for a Contract position with a client located Richmond/McLean, VA OR Plano, TX.

Pay Range: $65-$70/hr. (The rate/salary may be negotiable based on experience, education, geographic location, and other factors.).

Job Responsibilities:

Analyze, enhance, and support the security posture of a highly complex, enterprise level Active Directory and Single Sign On environment in a hybrid on-premise and cloud hosted configuration.
Active Directory SME (Domain Controller operations, GPO, AD Sites & Services, Ability to automate day to day tasks, user & group management, etc…)
Manage enterprise cloud infrastructures in AWS
Translate business needs into workable technology solutions that meet the needs of internal customers.
Participate in or lead troubleshooting and incident resolution of complex, high severity incidents
Develop automated solutions using scripts, pipelines, and cloud-based server-less computing platforms
Develop detailed architecture, standards, design, and implementation documentation
Analyze the current Authentication Services environment to identify both technical and operational opportunities and develop continuous improvement action plans.

Job Qualifications:

High School Diploma, GED or equivalent certification
At least 4 years of experience working in cybersecurity or information technology
At least 1 years of experience with Active Directory, AWS, PingFed, or PingID
At least 1 years of experience with Cloud Infrastructure management
Active Directory Domain Service 2016/2020 OS advanced - All things AD - replication, sites, GP, managing a domain, creating a DC, domain reduction etc...

Must Have:

Ping skillset/infrastructure (PingFed* or PingID)
Active Directory Domain Service 2016/2020 OS advanced
Cloud Infrastructure management (AWS)
SAML, SSO, OAuth, LDAP, OIDC (OpenID Connect) etc.
Okta experience is a big plus

Preferred Qualifications:

5+ years of experience with securing and managing Active Directory at an enterprise level
5+ years of experience with EC2, CFT, and AWS cloud infrastructures
5+ years of experience in Active Directory security
5+ years of experience developing complex scripts in PowerShell, VBScript, YAML, Python or other languages to develop automated solutions
3+ ADDS engineering /Ops senior experience
3+ PowerShell advanced
3+ Identity Lifecycle Management
3+ Splunk (querying, dashboards), New Relic (Identity Security, compliance NIST, Group Policy controls, Governance polices), Observability
3+ AWS, Azure, EntraID
CICD pipeline/DevOps, Git and version controls
Microsoft Identity Manager
Radiant Logic
Jira, Confluence
ServiceNow
AWS Solutions Architect &/or MS SC-300 Certified

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, an EAP program, commuter benefits, and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable. Disclaimer: These benefit offerings do not apply to client-recruited jobs and jobs that are direct hires to a client.

To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please visit https://www.akkodis.com/en/privacy-policy

The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

· The California Fair Chance Act

· Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance

· Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers

· San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

About the Company

Akkodis is a global digital engineering company and Smart Industry leader. We enable clients to advance in their digital transformation with Talent, Academy, Consulting, and Solutions services. Our 50,000 experts combine best-in-class technologies, R&D, and deep sector know-how for purposeful innovation. We are passionate about Engineering a Smarter Future Together. With a shared passion for technology and talent, 50,000 engineers and digital experts deliver deep cross-sector expertise in 30 countries across North America, ... Know more