Security Architect - AD/Entra ID (Remote in the US)
Core
Lead identity and access management initiatives, designing and implementing secure solutions for Microsoft Active Directory and Entra ID (Azure AD) environments.
Role type
Senior Security Architect (Identity & Access Management)
Builds
Secure identity solutions, IAM policies, and automation scripts for enterprise environments.
Domain
Cybersecurity, Identity Management, Cloud Security
Required skills
Active Directory architecture, Entra ID (Azure AD) design, Identity and Access Management (IAM), Microsoft Graph API, PowerShell scripting, Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), Group Policy, Hybrid identity environments, Federation technologies (SAML, OAuth, WS-Fed), Security best practices
Preferred skills
CISSP, CISM, Microsoft Certified: Identity and Access Administrator Associate, Microsoft Security Stack (Defender for Identity/Cloud Apps/Purview)
Technologies
Microsoft Active Directory, Microsoft Entra ID, Azure AD Connect, Microsoft Graph API, PowerShell, Group Policy, SAML, OAuth, WS-Fed
Responsibilities
Lead evaluation, design, and development of AD & Azure AD technical requirements and implementation roadmaps; Develop and enforce IAM policies and standards; Maintain and optimize on-premises AD infrastructure (DNS, GPOs, domain controllers); Analyze Azure AD environments to identify challenges and develop solutions; Implement MFA and security best practices; Create custom scripts to automate administrative tasks using Microsoft Graph API; Write and maintain Advanced PowerShell scripts for provisioning and reporting; Participate in complex troubleshooting and incident resolution.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
