Senior Azure Architect/Engineer(EXPERT in Identity Mgt)

Senior Azure Architect/Engineer(EXPERT in Identity Mgt)

   Exp: 7+ Years

   Location: Remote

   Time Zone: 6PM TO 3 AM 

   Budget: Please share your rate

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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