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# Identity Architect - Active Directory (Domain Consolidation)

- **Company:** Datum Software
- **Location:** Chicago, IL, United States (Remote available)
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Active Directory, User Authentication, Cyber Security, Domain Name System (DNS), Windows Domain, Migration Manager
- **Published:** August 13, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/identity-architect-active-directory-domain-consolidation--cc52e70d-8eef-4031-9ba5-0659883fa691

## About the Role

* Strong experience with Microsoft Active Directory architecture and administration in large enterprise environments.
 * Extensive knowledge of AD Domains, Trees, and Forests.
 * Hands-on experience with Active Directory domain consolidation and migration initiatives.
 * Strong understanding of AD Hardening and Active Directory security best practices.
 * Experience identifying and remediating Active Directory security vulnerabilities and configuration weaknesses.
 * Knowledge of Group Policy (GPO), DNS, trusts, authentication, and domain/forest architecture.
 * Ability to assess existing Active Directory environments and recommend secure, scalable target-state architectures.
 * Experience supporting complex, multi-domain and multi-forest enterprise environments., Architectural Services, Authentication, Best Practices, Computer Security, DNS (Domain Name System), Microsoft Active Directory, Microsoft Windows NT Group Policy, Migration Strategy, Risk Analysis, Technical Leadership

## Description

We are seeking an experienced Identity Architect specializing in Active Directory (AD) to support a large-scale domain consolidation and Active Directory security initiative within a complex enterprise environment.
The ideal candidate will have extensive hands-on experience designing, managing, consolidating, and securing large Active Directory environments with multiple domains, trees, and forests., * Lead or support Active Directory domain consolidation activities.

 * Assess existing domains, trees, forests, trusts, and identity infrastructure.
 * Develop architecture and migration strategies for consolidating Active Directory environments.
 * Implement AD hardening and security controls to strengthen the overall identity environment.
 * Identify security risks, legacy configurations, and architectural gaps within Active Directory.
 * Work with infrastructure, security, and identity teams to establish Active Directory standards and best practices.
 * Provide technical guidance throughout domain migration and consolidation activities.


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