Duration: 12 months to start
Job Description
This role is a senior-level Microsoft Infrastructure Architect responsible for leading enterprise-scale architecture, modernization, and security initiatives across Windows Server, Active Directory, Entra ID, M365, Exchange, and Azure environments. The position focuses heavily on hybrid identity design, cloud migrations, Zero Trust alignment, and identity governance, while driving automation through advanced PowerShell and infrastructure-as-code practices. The ideal candidate combines deep technical expertise with strong project leadership and stakeholder engagement skills to guide modernization efforts, enhance security posture, and ensure resilient, well-governed infrastructure operations.
Candidate Requirements
- 10+ years of experience with Microsoft Infrastructure technologies, including enterprise-scale architecture, deployment, and modernization.
- Expert-level proficiency in Windows Server and Active Directory, including forest/domain design, Group Policy, multi-site replication, troubleshooting, and security hardening.
- Deep knowledge of Entra ID, M365, Exchange (on-premises & online), and hybrid identity integrations, including Entra Connect/Sync and authentication/SSO patterns.
- Proven experience leading M365, Exchange Online, and Azure migration projects, including coexistence, cutover planning, and phased adoption.
- Advanced PowerShell automation skills across AD, Entra ID, Exchange Online, and server/cloud administrative workflows.
- Strong understanding of Zero Trust, identity governance, Conditional Access, MFA, and privileged identity management, with experience improving identity lifecycle and security posture.
- 5+ years managing or leading complex IT projects, with familiarity in DevOps, Agile, and/or ITIL frameworks.
- Demonstrated record of driving organizational change, modernization initiatives, and cross-functional collaboration in enterprise environments.
Primary Responsibilities
- Conduct architectural assessments, analysis, and design for Microsoft Entra ID, Active Directory, Azure, and hybrid identity environments. Provide clear recommendations, implement configuration improvements, and lead hardening efforts with a strong focus on security, compliance, and operational resilience.
- Serve as a liaison between business stakeholders and the Infrastructure Services Department, guiding M365 and Azure proof-of-concept initiatives from evaluation through enterprise adoption. Ensure stakeholder alignment, effective communication, and timely execution.
- Champion Microsoft cloud modernization efforts, advocating for updated business processes, technical controls, and operational models that improve productivity and maximize ROI from M365 and Azure platforms.
- Drive enhancements in identity governance, authentication standards, conditional access policies, and overall, Zero Trust alignment across enterprise identity platforms.
- Ensure robust backup, recovery, and disaster recovery validation for identity, messaging, and Windows Server environments.
- Produce documentation, architectural diagrams, operational runbooks, and technical guidance to support scalable, secure, and well-governed infrastructure operations.
Minimum Requirements / Education
- Bachelor’s degree preferred in Computer Science, Information Systems, Information Security, Cybersecurity, or a related technical field — or equivalent, significant hands-on experience architecting and supporting enterprise Microsoft infrastructure environments.
- Experience with infrastructure-as-code or automation tooling such as Ansible Automation Platform, Git-based configuration management, or CI/CD pipelines is a plus, but not required.
- Relevant Microsoft certifications (e.g., Microsoft 365, Azure Administrator/Architect, Entra ID, Windows Server) are highly desirable.
- Additional certifications such as ITIL, PMP, or other cloud/security credentials are considered a plus and demonstrate strong alignment with operational or project-driven responsibilities.
Talent Groups is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to protected characteristics. The listed compensation range represents a good-faith estimate and may vary based on experience, skills, education, certifications, market conditions, client budget, and location, in accordance with applicable pay transparency laws.
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