DGR Systems · 6 hours ago
Architect - Active Directory (AD) Solutions
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
8+ years expDGR Systems is an IT service provider focused on helping companies maximize their technology investments. They are seeking an Architect with expertise in Active Directory solutions to design and manage complex AD environments while addressing business needs and security requirements.
Information ServicesInformation Technology
No H1B
Responsibilities
Demonstrate Expertise: Be a subject matter expert in the deployment approach and the functional, technical, and operational aspects surrounding Active Directory projects and act as a major supporting role amongst the broader team in Active Directory thought leadership around technologies such as:
AD Architectures (forests, domains, trees, trusts, and replication topologies)
Group Policy Management (design, implementation, and troubleshooting)
Active Directory Federation Services (ADFS) (architecture, configuration, and management)
Active Directory Certificate Services (ADCS) (architecture, configuration, management, and hands-on CLM experience)
Active Directory Security (role-based access, delegation, least-privilege access, admin tiering model, enterprise access model)
Active Directory Sites and Services (replication, configuration, multi-site and multi-forest environments)
Entra ID Integration (on-prem AD, hybrid identity environments, EntraConnect Sync, Entra Cloud Sync, managing identities)
Identity Governance (implementation and configuration of identity governance solutions, including Entra ID Governance, access reviews, entitlement management, lifecycle workflows, privileged identity management (PIM), conditional access, and audit/reporting in compliance with organizational policies)
Practice Technical Leadership: Assist Practice leadership in evaluating emerging technology, products, and industry trends for use in setting business strategy for the company
Pre-Sales Engineering: Support practice leadership and business development in evaluating and recommending technologies, tools, and platforms for all project sizes and complexities, and communicating recommendations to stakeholders
Architecture Planning: Develop comprehensive architecture plans for any project size and complexity, addressing system integrations, data flows, and infrastructure needs with a focus on scalability, security, and performance
Design Solutions: Create detailed architecture and design documents that align with business objectives and technical constraints across all project sizes and complexity
Implementation Oversight: Oversee the implementation of solutions, ensuring development teams adhere to architectural plans and addressing any issues during the implementation phase
Documentation: Maintain detailed documentation for all projects, including architectural designs, decisions, and changes, with clear diagrams, specifications, and guidelines
Risk Management: Identify and mitigate risks in the architecture and design phases for projects of any size, developing strategies to address potential challenges
Stakeholder Communication: Effectively communicate in both written and verbal form technical concepts and solutions to both technical and non-technical stakeholders, facilitating discussions and providing guidance throughout the project lifecycle
Quality Assurance: Ensure solutions meet quality standards and perform as expected. Conduct reviews, provide feedback, and suggest improvements to maintain adherence to architectural guidelines and enhance practices
Compliance and Governance: Ensure all solutions comply with relevant regulations, standards, and organizational policies, addressing compliance issues as they arise
Collaboration: Collaborate with architects, engineers, project managers, and delivery leaders to align architecture with project goals and ensure integration with existing systems
Mentorship and Leadership: Engage in the training, development, coaching, and selection of less experienced team members, providing leadership and guidance
Other duties as required
Qualification
Required
8 years of experience in the IT industry with 2 years minimum focus on Active Directory (AD) Solutions
Experience in designing scalable AD environments, migration to modern AD environments, consolidating or restructuring AD environments for better alignment
Experience with Security protocols, AD security auditing, and zero-trust models
Experience with scripting and automation in PowerShell and other automation tools
Experience with Identity and Access Management (IAM) solutions, role-based access control, and multi-factor authentication
Experience with back-up solutions and disaster recovery
Experience with troubleshooting and optimization
Experience with Enterprise-level deployments
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
Proven track record of successfully delivering complex technical projects
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities effectively
Proven consultative mindset and experience with the ability to integrate complex elements and customer requirements into innovative technical architectures
Demonstrated client-focus solutions provider excelling at understanding customer needs and translating those needs to solutions
Presentation skills with a high degree of comfort with both technical and non-technical audiences to present customer solutions and have conversations to understand the customer needs and how the technologies will benefit them
Preferred
Professional Certifications are preferred (Microsoft Windows Server Hybrid Administrator Associate, Microsoft Identity and Access Administrator Associate, ITIL, CISSP, etc)
Benefits
Group Health Care Plans (Medical, Dental & Vision)
Company Paid Life Insurance (Basic & AD&D)
Company Paid Short Term & Long Term Disability
Company Paid Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
Voluntary Insurance Options (Voluntary Life, Accident Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance)
401(k) with Company Match
Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
Certification Reimbursement
Work From Home Program
Wellness Resources
Company
DGR Systems
DGR Systems provides full range of IT services and solutions.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
A
Amanda Dugger
CEO and Co-Founder
J
Jason Dugger
Chief Technology Officer / Co-Founder
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