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Quisitive · 3 weeks ago

Microsoft Infrastructure Architect - hybrid (Sandy Springs area)

Atlanta, GA (Hybrid)

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

10+ years exp

Quisitive is a global Microsoft services and solutions partner, recognized as Microsoft's 2024 Analytics Partner of the Year. They are seeking a Microsoft Infrastructure Architect to lead assessments and implementations of Active Directory and Identity Management solutions, with a focus on security best practices.

ConsultingInformation TechnologyProfessional Services

No H1B

Responsibilities

Lead a full assessment of current Active Directory environment, including domain structure, GPOs, OU design, replication, and trust relationships

Conduct a comprehensive security review of the AD environment, identifying vulnerabilities, misconfigurations, and opportunities for hardening

Design and propose a modern, scalable, and secure AD architecture aligned with business and compliance requirements

Develop a roadmap for migration to Microsoft Entra ID (formerly Azure AD), including hybrid identity strategies and cloud-first security models

Collaborate with IT, Security, and Compliance teams to align identity architecture with organizational goals

Implement identity governance, conditional access, and Zero Trust principles

Provide technical leadership and mentorship to internal teams throughout the assessment, design, and implementation phases

Document current and future state architectures, policies, and procedures

Qualification

Active DirectoryMicrosoft Entra IDIdentity ManagementIdentity SecurityMicrosoft Defender for IdentityScriptingAutomationMicrosoft CertificationsCommunication SkillsProblem SolvingTeamworkCustomer Focus

Required

Proven expertise in Active Directory architecture, design, and troubleshooting in complex large scale enterprise environments, including domain structure, GPOs, OU design, replication, and trust relationships

Strong experience with Microsoft Entra ID / Azure AD, including hybrid identity and federation (AD FS, Pass-through Authentication, etc.)

Well established understanding of SSO protocols: SAML 2.0, OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect (OIDC), LDAP, Kerberos. Along with Identity Providers (IdPs): Okta, Azure AD, Ping Identity, Auth0, ForgeRock, etc

Deep understanding of identity security, including privileged access management (PAM), MFA, conditional access, and Zero Trust

Experience with Microsoft Defender for Identity, Microsoft Sentinel, and other Microsoft 365 security tools

Experience with integrating identity security solutions with on-prem and cloud-based data sources

Excellent communication and documentation skills

Strong business acumen and a credible, professional appearance

Customer-focused mindset with the ability to develop productive customer/team relationships and work across functional boundaries

Ability to effectively engage and influence business stakeholders, discern business needs and translate complex data into actionable insights and recommendations

Desire to own assignments and work independently, but as part of a team to accomplish common goals

Ability to successfully handle multiple work streams and embrace change in a fast-paced and dynamic environment

Ability to maintain composure and professionalism while managing to deadlines and shifting priorities

A promoter of trust and teamwork

Ability to delegate, motivate and influence

Excellent presentation and interpersonal skills

Strong problem solving, decision making, time management and organizational skills

Innovative thinker with a desire and aptitude to always be learning and adapt to new business and/or functional concepts

Commitment to quality work

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Willingness to travel when required (minimal)

10+ years of experience in IT infrastructure with a focus on Microsoft technologies

Previous consulting experience in a customer-facing role

Preferred

Previous experience with a Microsoft systems integrator

Microsoft certifications such as Microsoft Certified: Cybersecurity Architect Expert, Identity and Access Administrator Associate, or Azure Solutions Architect Expert

Experience with Entra Permissions Management, Entra Verified ID, and Entra Workload ID

Background in scripting and automation (PowerShell, Graph API)

Experience in large-scale AD migrations or consolidations

Experience working with offshore teams