Senior Azure Architect/Engineer

Posted on February 25, 2025

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Job Description

  • Senior Azure Architect/Engineer
  • Technical Requirements:
  • 1. Azure Entra (Azure AD) Expertise
  • 7+ years experience with Azure AD/Entra ID implementation and administration
  • Advanced knowledge of Azure Entra ID Premium P1/P2 features
  • Deep expertise in hybrid identity architectures and configurations
  • Strong understanding of cloud authentication methods (Pass-through, Federation, Cloud-only)
  • Experience with Azure Entra Connect cloud sync and classic sync
  • Expert knowledge of Conditional Access policies and authentication flows
  • 2. Active Directory Domain Services
  • Extensive experience with Active Directory design and architecture
  • Deep knowledge of AD forest/domain design and trust relationships
  • Expert-level understanding of Group Policy management and implementation
  • Experience with AD certificate services and PKI infrastructure
  • Strong knowledge of AD replication and site topology
  • Experience with ADFS configuration and management
  • 3. Identity Security & Governance
  • Expert knowledge of Privileged Identity Management (PIM)
  • Experience implementing Identity Governance and Lifecycle Management
  • Strong understanding of Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)
  • Experience with Azure Entra Permissions Management
  • Knowledge of Identity Protection and Risk Policies
  • Expertise in implementing Zero Trust architectures
  • Experience with Azure Entra Verified ID
  • 4. Authentication & Authorization
  • Deep understanding of modern authentication protocols (OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect, SAML)
  • Experience implementing Multi-Factor Authentication solutions
  • Knowledge of Windows Hello for Business implementation
  • Experience with certificate-based authentication
  • Understanding of passwordless authentication methods
  • Experience with B2B and B2C identity solutions
  • 5. Security & Compliance
  • Experience with identity-related security assessments
  • Knowledge of identity-focused compliance frameworks
  • Understanding of audit logging and monitoring
  • Experience with identity threat detection and response
  • Knowledge of data protection and privacy requirements
  • 6. Integration & Development
  • Experience with Microsoft Graph API for identity management
  • Knowledge of PowerShell scripting for AD/Azure AD management
  • Understanding of SCIM provisioning
  • Experience with identity synchronization tools
  • Knowledge of custom application integration
  • 7. Directory Services Infrastructure
  • Experience with global directory service deployments
  • Knowledge of high availability and disaster recovery for identity services
  • Understanding of network requirements for identity solutions
  • Experience with load balancing for identity services
  • 8. Required Certifications
  • Microsoft Certified: Identity and Access Administrator Associate
  • Microsoft 365 Certified: Enterprise Administrator Expert
  • Azure Solutions Architect Expert
  • Preferred Certifications:
  • Microsoft Certified: Security Operations Analyst Associate
  • Microsoft 365 Certified: Security Administrator Associate
  • 9. Technical Tools & Platforms Experience
  • Microsoft Entra Admin Center
  • Active Directory Administrative Center
  • PowerShell and Azure PowerShell
  • Azure Entra Connect
  • Microsoft Graph API
  • Group Policy Management Console
  • Azure Portal
  • Microsoft 365 Admin Center
  • 10. Migration & Transformation
  • Experience leading AD modernization projects
  • Knowledge of directory services migration methodologies
  • Experience with tenant-to-tenant migrations
  • Understanding of identity cutover strategies
  • Experience with coexistence scenarios
  • Professional Skills:
  • Strong project leadership abilities
  • Excellent technical documentation skills
  • Advanced problem-solving capabilities
  • Ability to mentor junior team members
  • Strong client communication skills
  • Experience with technical risk assessment
  • Ability to create and deliver technical presentations
  • Experience:
  • Minimum 7+ years in identity and directory services
  • Relevant experience of 7+ years specifically with Azure AD/Entra ID
  • Proven experience with enterprise-scale implementations
  • Track record of successful identity projects
  • Primary Responsibilities:
  • Design and implement identity solutions
  • Lead identity modernization assessments and initiatives
  • Provide technical escalation support
  • Mentor team members on identity technologies
  • Create technical documentation and designs
  • Conduct identity security assessments
  • Provide strategic identity roadmap guidance
  • Lead complex identity migrations

Required Skills

microsoft entra admin center - active directory administrative center - powershell and azure powershell - azure entra connect - microsoft graph api - group policy management console - azure portal - microsoft 365 admin center