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100% Remote Active directory Level 3 architect
6 month project
In this role, the Architect is responsible for designing, implementing, and managing on-premises Active Directory and Entra ID environments. This position requires deep expertise in identity and access management, advanced troubleshooting, and architectural design for hybrid environments.
Key Responsibilities
Architecture & Design
o Define and manage technical standards for Active Directory and Entra.
o Design and implement secure, scalable identity solutions for hybrid environments.
o Develop IAM policies, standards, and procedures aligned with compliance requirements.
Operations & Support
Handle Level 3 (L3) activities: critical incident resolution, change management, and complex troubleshooting.
Maintain and optimize AD infrastructure (DNS, GPOs, replication, FSMO roles).
Monitor Entra AD Connect Health portal for sync alerts and performance analytics.
Integration & Automation
Configure and troubleshoot Entra AD Connect, synchronization policies, and staging servers.
Implement SSO integrations using OAuth, OIDC, and SAML.
Develop advanced PowerShell scripts and Graph API integrations for automation.
Security & Compliance
Implement MFA, Conditional Access, and Privileged Identity Management (PIM).
Ensure compliance through periodic audits and reporting.
Manage disaster recovery planning for AADC and ADFS environments.
Collaboration & Governance
Act as a trusted advisor for stakeholders and lead technical governance meetings.
Provide knowledge transfer and mentoring to junior engineers.
Participate in service reviews and strategic planning for IAM services.
Required Technical Skills
Active Directory (On-Prem)
AD replication troubleshooting, schema updates, GPO management.
DNS/DHCP provisioning and trust relationships.
Entra AD
Enterprise app registration, SSO configuration, certificate updates.
Conditional Access, MFA, and identity lifecycle management.
ADFS
Federation setup, DR planning, certificate management.
Automation
PowerShell scripting for AD/AAD tasks.
Experience with Microsoft Graph API for automation.
Behavioral Competencies
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management.
Ability to work in Agile environments and lead technical initiatives.
Strategic thinking and business acumen.
Experience & Certifications
Experience: Minimum 8-10 years in AD/AAD engineering and architecture.
Certifications: Microsoft Certified: Entra Administrator Associate or Entra Solutions Architect Expert preferred.
Domain Knowledge: Retail or enterprise IT environments is a plus.
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