Security Architect - AD/Entra ID (Remote in the US)

GuidePoint Security provides trusted cybersecurity expertise, solutions and services that help organizations make better decisions and minimize risk. We are seeking a highly experienced Security Architect (AD/Entra ID) to join our dynamic team and lead our identity and access management initiatives. The Security Architect will be responsible for the scope, assessment, design, testing, and technical documentation for the implementation, support, and security of identity solutions. The Security Architect will possess and maintain expertise in Microsoft Azure AAD (Entra) and Active Directory platforms utilizing the knowledge to address business requirements.

Responsibilities

Lead the evaluation, design, and development of Active Directory and Azure Active Directory technical requirements, solutions, and implementation roadmap; Develop and enforce IAM policies, standards, and procedures to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and industry best practices; Ensure continuous improvement within the IAM security architecture by introducing and implementing emerging security technologies and practices; Provide technical advice, guidance, expertise, and risk analysis to global project and operational teams; Translate requirements into an architectural design and influence the deployment of key infrastructure components; Maintain a thorough understanding of existing and emerging Microsoft Entra ID and related core technologies; Analyze the current Azure Active Directory environment to identify challenges and develop solutions for improvement; Maintain and optimize on-premises Active Directory infrastructure, including DNS, GPOs, and domain controllers; Participate in or lead complex or high severity troubleshooting and incident/problem resolution; Evaluate and ensure resolution of technically complex security issues, internal control issues, and critical incidents, escalating as necessary; Implement and enforce Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) and security best practices across user accounts and devices; Develop and manage integrations using the Microsoft Graph API for automation and custom applications; Create custom scripts to automate administrative tasks and data retrieval from the Graph API; Write and maintain advanced PowerShell scripts to automate user and resource provisioning, reporting, and service configurations across Entra ID and Active Directory; Implement and maintain security best practices

Requirements

10+ years of relevant working experience in IT Security and IT Architecture; 7+ years of experience with Active Directory architecture and infrastructure, including Replication, DNS, Site Links, Site Topology, Group Policy, Global Catalogs; 3+ years of experience with Azure Active Directory architecture and design; 5+ years of experience with Identity and Access Management (IAM) processes and technologies; Proven expertise in designing and implementing IAM solutions in complex environments; Expertise in managing Azure AD/Entra, including Conditional Access, MFA, security best practices, hybrid environments, GPOs, On-Premises Active Directory Migrations and Azure AD Connect; Experience with Microsoft Graph API for data retrieval and automation across Azure AAD; In-depth knowledge of identity governance, authentication, authorization, and federation, including MFA, SSO and PAM; Understanding of federation technologies (WS-Fed, OAuth, SAML, etc.); Enterprise/Domain Admin and/or Azure Global Admin responsibilities; Proven knowledge in managing Active Directory 2016/2019/2022 infrastructure for the Enterprise; Strong experience in PowerShell and Microsoft Graph API; Knowledge of Microsoft Security Stack (Defender for Office 365, Defender for Identity, Defender for Cloud Apps, Entra ID, Microsoft Purview Information Protection, Data Loss Prevention, Compliance Center including Litigation Hold, Retention, and eDiscovery); Strong communication and interpersonal skills; Embraces emerging technologies, including AI tools; Authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. (no visa sponsorship available)

Nice to have

Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or Microsoft Certified: Identity and Access Administrator Associate

Benefits

Group Medical Insurance options (Zero Deductible PPO Plan or High Deductible Health Plan with HSA, with employer contributions); Group Dental Insurance; 12 corporate holidays; Flexible Time Off (FTO) program; Healthy mobile phone and home internet allowance; Eligibility for retirement plan after 2 months at open enrollment; Pet Benefit Option