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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Technical Solutions Architect - Microsoft Infrastructure (Current TS/SCI Clearance with a Full Scope Polygraph Required) - **Company:** J&T Business Consulting - **Location:** Springfield, VA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $132,000 - $149,000 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Active Directory, Configuration Management, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol, Desktop Virtualization, Disaster Recovery, Domain Name System (DNS), Hyper-V, Identity and Access Management, Kerberos (Protocol), Microsoft Security Essentials, Microsoft Software, 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 20, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=8b876ae02398a62e ## About the Role The ideal candidate combines deep technical expertise with strong leadership skills and excels in complex, highly secure enterprise environments., Candidates must have 16 years of combined professional experience and higher education, meeting one of the following criteria: * Doctorate + 8 years of relevant experience * Master's Degree + 10 years of relevant experience * Bachelor's Degree (Computer Science, IT, Engineering, or related field) + 12 years of relevant experience * Associate's Degree + 14 years of relevant experience * High School Diploma / GED + 16 years of relevant experience, * Experience: 7+ years designing and supporting enterprise Windows Server environments. * Core Expertise: Windows Server, Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, DHCP, PKI/AD CS, enterprise Identity and Access Management (IAM), high-availability, and clustering technologies. * Identity & Access: Hands-on experience with Active Directory architecture, delegated administration, and RBAC design. * Automation: Advanced PowerShell scripting and infrastructure automation experience. * Configuration & Patching: Experience with enterprise patch management, configuration management, and deployment automation. * Security & Compliance: * Compliance with DoD 8140 Information Assurance Technical (IAT) Level II. * 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 (TCP/IP, DNS, VLANs, firewalls, network segmentation). * Proven ability to troubleshoot complex Windows, networking, virtualization, and storage environments. Professional Skills * Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. * Excellent communication and technical documentation skills. * Demonstrated ability to lead complex technical initiatives and work independently in a fast-paced environment. Desired / Preferred Skills * 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 infrastructure-as-code platforms. * Experience with Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI), FSLogix, Dynamic Environment Manager (DEM), and enterprise desktop engineering. * Experience integrating Windows and Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) environments. * Experience with enterprise backup, disaster recovery (DR), and business continuity solutions. * Knowledge of Zero Trust architecture and cybersecurity frameworks. * Experience leading architecture reviews, proof-of-concept (PoC) efforts, and large-scale infrastructure transformation programs. * Experience working in highly regulated enterprise or government environments. ## Description We are seeking a Microsoft Technical Solutions Architect to lead the design, modernization, security, and automation of enterprise on-premises Microsoft infrastructure. In this role, you will serve as the technical authority for Windows Server and Active Directory architecture, driving strategic technology decisions, engineering standards, and long-term infrastructure roadmaps., 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 Subject Matter Expert (SME) for technical planning and stakeholder engagements. Infrastructure Engineering * Design, implement, and support highly available enterprise Microsoft on-premises 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, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), and identity management solutions. Create detailed architectural documentation, implementation plans, and operational standards., * 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-level solutions.