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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Microsoft Technical Solutions Architect (IT SE III) (Government) - **Company:** AT&T Inc. - **Location:** Chantilly, VA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $118,700.0 - $220,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Active Directory, Backup Devices, Configuration Management, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol, Disaster Recovery, Domain Name System (DNS), Hyper-V, Identity and Access Management, Kerberos (Protocol), Automation of Marketing, Microsoft Security Essentials, Microsoft Software, Microsoft Solutions Framework, Windows Servers, Network Segmentation, Public Key Infrastructure, Windows PowerShell, Role-Based Access Control, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Remote Desktop Services, Ansible, Zero Trust Network Access, Systems Integration, TCP/IP, Virtual Local Area Networks, Virtualization Technology, Software Vulnerability Management, Firewalls (Computer Science), Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Information Technology, Deployment Automation, Patch Management, Terraform, Vmware - **Published:** October 14, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9239296/microsoft-technical-solutions-architect-it-se-iii-government ## About the Role * Candidate must have 16 years of experience that can be a combination of work history and education. This equates to a Doctorate and 8 years, master's and 10 years, bachelor's and 12 years, associates and 14 years or HS diploma and 16 years. * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience). * 7+ years designing and supporting enterprise Windows Server environments. Technical Expertise: * Deep expertise in: + Windows Server + Active Directory + Group Policy + DNS and DHCP + PKI/AD CS + Enterprise identity and access management + High-availability and clustering technologies * Experience with Active Directory architecture, delegated administration, and RBAC design. * Advanced PowerShell scripting and infrastructure automation experience. * Experience with enterprise patch management, configuration management, and deployment automation. * Strong understanding of Microsoft security best practices, DISA STIGs, least-privilege access, and vulnerability remediation. * Experience with VMware, Hyper-V, or comparable virtualization platforms. * Strong knowledge of networking fundamentals, including TCP/IP, DNS, VLANs, firewalls, and network segmentation. * Proven ability to troubleshoot complex Windows, networking, virtualization, and storage environments. * Additional required qualifications include: Compliance with Department of Defense (DoD) 8140 Information Assurance Technical (IAT) Level 2. Professional Skills: * Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. * Excellent communication and technical documentation skills. * Ability to lead complex technical initiatives and work independently in a fast-paced environment. Desired Qualifications: * Experience with multi-site and geographically distributed Active Directory environments. * Experience with domain consolidations, migrations, and infrastructure modernization initiatives. * Experience with Ansible, Terraform, or similar automation platforms. * Experience with VDI, FSLogix, DEM, and enterprise desktop engineering. * Experience integrating Windows and Red Hat Enterprise Linux environments. * Experience with enterprise backup, disaster recovery, and business continuity solutions. * Knowledge of Zero Trust architecture and cybersecurity frameworks. * Experience leading architecture reviews, proof-of-concept efforts, and large-scale infrastructure transformation programs. * Experience working in highly regulated enterprise or government environments. Ready to join our team? Apply today! ## Description We are seeking a Microsoft Solutions Architect to lead the design, modernization, security, and automation of enterprise on-prem Microsoft infrastructure. This role serves as the technical authority for Windows Server and Active Directory architecture, driving strategic technology decisions, engineering standards, and long-term infrastructure roadmaps. The ideal candidate combines deep technical expertise with strong leadership skills and thrives in complex, highly secure enterprise environments. This is a full-time onsite role based in the location(s) posted and is performed from the designated work location five days per week. No relocation is offered. Work to be performed at a government customer site in Chantilly, VA. Description of Job Duties/Responsibilities: Architecture & Strategy: * Define and maintain enterprise architecture standards for Microsoft technologies. * Develop technology roadmaps, modernization strategies, and future-state designs. * Lead architecture reviews, technical evaluations, and solution design efforts. * Serve as the primary Microsoft infrastructure SME for technical planning and stakeholder engagements. Infrastructure Engineering: * Design, implement, and support highly available Microsoft on-prem solutions, including: + Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS) + Windows Server + DNS, DHCP, Group Policy, and Kerberos + PKI/AD CS + File, storage, and remote desktop services * Design delegated administration, RBAC, and identity management solutions. * Create detailed architectural documentation, implementation plans, and operational standards. Automation & Security: * Develop automation solutions using PowerShell and modern infrastructure automation tools. * Implement security best practices, privileged access controls, and DISA STIG compliance. * Lead vulnerability remediation, system hardening, and infrastructure security initiatives. Technical Leadership: * Troubleshoot and resolve complex infrastructure and performance issues. * Perform root cause analysis and drive continuous improvement. * Lead technical projects through the full system lifecycle and mentor engineering teams. * Collaborate with security, network, application, and operations teams to deliver enterprise solutions. Required Clearance: TS/SCI with polygraph. (#ts/sci) (#polygraph)