Information Technology Architect

Information Technology Architects design and oversee the architecture of Information Technology systems to ensure alignment with business goals and technological standards. They define system structures, integration points, and technology frameworks to support scalability, security, and efficiency. Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement IT system architectures, frameworks, and solutions to meet business requirements.
• Define system design principles, standards, and best practices to guide system development and deployment.
• Evaluate system technologies, tools, and platforms to recommend optimal system designs and implementations.
• Conduct system assessments, architecture reviews, and performance tuning to optimize system performance.
• Lead system design workshops, technical discussions, and architectural decisions with development teams.
• Establish system governance, compliance, and security measures to ensure system integrity and quality.
• Mentor, coach, and train system developers, engineers, and architects on system architecture principles.
• Stay informed about system architecture trends, emerging technologies, and industry standards.
• Collaborate with stakeholders, project managers, and IT teams to align system architecture with business objectives.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Bachelor's Degree in a related discipline or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Advanced certification may be preferred or required., Six or more years of relevant experience., * Master's Degree.

• Proven experience administering Azure AD/Entra ID, including cloud identity management, identity synchronization from on-prem AD, Windows Hello, conditional access policies, and federation of identities for access to external applications. Experience in GCC and commercial environments.
• Knowledge of modern authentication protocols such as OAuth, OpenID Connect (OIDC), Kerberos, NTLM, LDAP, and Okta.
• Experience with hybrid identity solutions integrating on-premises Active Directory with Azure AD.
• Strong understanding of identity and access management (IAM) concepts, including RBAC, PIM, SSO, and federation.
• Experience with PowerShell Scripting and automation tools for Azure AD administration.
• Familiarity with security best practices, compliance requirements, and identity governance frameworks.
• In-depth knowledge of Azure AD services, including user and group management, conditional access, identity protection, multi-factor authentication, and Azure AD Connect.
• Certifications such as AZ-500: Microsoft Azure Security Technologies, Microsoft Azure Administration, Security Engineer certifications, Security+, or other relevant IT certifications., Successful candidate must be able to pass a background check. Please visit http://policylibrary.gatech.edu/employment/pre-employment-screening. Location Atlanta, GA, United States of America