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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Solutions & Platform Architect - Microsoft - **Company:** Insight Global - **Location:** Seattle, WA, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Access, Microsoft Windows, Active Directory, Active Directory Federation Services, Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), User Authentication, Automation of Tests, Microsoft Online Services, Cloud Computing, Cyber Security, Identity and Access Management, Kerberos (Protocol), Microsoft Windows SDK, System Center Configuration Manager, Windows PowerShell, Role-Based Access Control, Azure Active Directory, Anti-Phishing, Zero Trust Network Access, Azure Automation, Microsoft InTune, HR Software, Deployment Automation, CIS Benchmarks, Restful APIs - **Published:** November 1, 2026 - **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/4A24D01E8DDA462FA9ED208040ED923E/job/ ## About the Role 8+ years of Microsoft infrastructure engineering experience 5+ years of Microsoft identity engineering 5+ years of Microsoft 365 administration and architecture 5+ years of Intune and endpoint engineering 3+ years of software, tools, or automation development Deep Microsoft Entra ID expertise, including Conditional Access, Identity Governance, PIM, Cloud Sync, Entra Connect, ADFS, SSO, MFA, and authentication flows Strong Microsoft Intune, SCCM, Windows Autopilot, Entra Join/Hybrid Join, Windows Update for Business, CIS benchmarks, and GPO migration experience Experience with Microsoft Global Secure Access, Entra Private Access, Entra Internet Access, and Private Application Access PowerShell, Microsoft Graph, REST API, and Azure Automation expertise Experience leading enterprise transformation programs Experience designing Zero Trust architecture Experience supporting regulated/compliance-driven environments Ability to independently own technical architecture while mentoring and collaborating across teams Must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S.; visa sponsorship or transfer is not available Hands-on Active Directory modernization and dependency reduction experience ADFS retirement and Entra-first architecture experience Passwordless authentication, Passkeys, Windows Hello for Business, and Cloud Kerberos Trust implementation GPO-to-Intune transformation experience Hybrid AD-to-Entra Join migration expertise Experience evaluating or migrating from Zscaler to Microsoft Global Secure Access Joiner-Mover-Leaver workflow and HR system integration experience Automated access certification and RBAC governance experience Self-service provisioning and reporting automation experience Strong communication with both technical and non-technical stakeholders ## Description This individual will serve as a key technical authority across Microsoft Identity, Security, Endpoint Management, and Zero Trust, owning large-scale modernization initiatives across Entra ID, Intune, Windows Autopilot, Defender, Microsoft 365 security, and Global Secure Access. The ideal candidate is a deeply hands-on Microsoft engineer who can also operate at the enterprise architecture level, leading initiatives such as Active Directory modernization, passwordless authentication, cloud-first endpoint management, identity governance, automation, and Zero Trust transformation. This is a high-impact permanent opportunity for someone who wants ownership of the Microsoft platform roadmap and enjoys partnering across security, infrastructure, operations, compliance, and business teams. Day-to-Day: Own architecture and technical direction for Microsoft Identity, Security, Endpoint Management, and Zero Trust Lead Active Directory modernization, Entra-first architecture, Cloud Sync, authentication dependency reduction, and ADFS retirement Develop passwordless and phishing-resistant authentication strategies using Authenticator, Passkeys, and Windows Hello for Business Lead Intune modernization and GPO-to-Intune migration Establish cloud-first endpoint management, CIS security, provisioning, and device lifecycle standards Drive Hybrid AD-to-Entra Join and Windows Autopilot transformation Evaluate Microsoft Global Secure Access and architect Entra Private Access and Internet Access Develop coexistence and migration strategies from Zscaler Build Identity Governance, Joiner-Mover-Leaver, access certification, and lifecycle management solutions Integrate identity lifecycle processes with HR systems Build PowerShell, Microsoft Graph API, REST API, and Azure Automation solutions Automate provisioning and reporting while developing self-service capabilities Partner with Technology Operations, Information Security, Infrastructure, Compliance, Service Desk, and business stakeholders Define and execute the Microsoft platform roadmap