Active Directory Architect

ApTask

United States

3 months ago

Role details

Contract type

Temporary contract

Employment type

Full-time (> 32 hours)

Experience level

Expert

Experience required

7 years minimum

Working hours

Regular working hours

Job source

dice.com

Tech stack

Active Directory Authentication Protocols Microsoft Azure Cloud Computing Cloud Computing Security Digital Architecture Disaster Recovery Domain Name System (DNS) Identity and Access Management Information Technology Operations Windows Servers Network Architecture

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Job description

The Active Directory Architect is responsible for designing, implementing, and managing enterprise-level Active Directory infrastructure and cloud identity solutions. This role ensures secure, scalable, and efficient directory services that support organizational growth and compliance requirements., Strategic Planning & Design

Design and architect AD infrastructure solutions aligned with business objectives
Plan migration strategies from on-premises AD to hybrid or cloud-based solutions (Azure AD/Entra ID)
Develop disaster recovery and business continuity plans for directory services

Implementation & Deployment

Lead implementation of Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS) environments
Configure and optimize AD forests, domains, and trust relationships
Deploy and manage Azure AD/Microsoft Entra ID solutions
Oversee hybrid identity scenarios connecting on-premises and cloud environments

Security & Compliance

Establish security policies, access controls, and authentication mechanisms
Implement Group Policy frameworks and security hardening standards
Ensure compliance with industry regulations and organizational security requirements
Manage privileged access and identity governance

Infrastructure Management

Oversee AD performance, health monitoring, and optimization
Manage replication, site topology, and DNS integration
Plan capacity and scalability for growing organizations
Manage directory service upgrades and patches

Collaboration & Leadership

Partner with IT operations, security, and business teams
Mentor and guide junior administrators
Document architecture decisions and maintain technical standards

Requirements

7+ years of Active Directory administration and design experience
Deep expertise in AD DS, Azure AD/Entra ID, and hybrid identity solutions
Strong knowledge of Windows Server, DNS, and network infrastructure
Experience with Group Policy, PowerShell scripting, and automation
Understanding of security best practices and compliance frameworks
Excellent communication and project management skills, * Microsoft certifications (e.g., Azure Administrator, Azure Solutions Architect)
Experience with identity governance tools and solutions
Knowledge of cloud security and zero-trust architecture
Project management or leadership experience