Windows Server Active Directory Hybrid Cloud Architect Open
Windows Server Active Directory Hybrid Cloud Architect Open
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Job Description
About Northern Trust:
Northern Trust a Fortune 500 company is a globally recognized awardwinning financial institution that has been in continuous operation since 1889.
Northern Trust is proud to provide innovative financial services and guidance to the worlds most successful individuals families and institutions by remaining true to our enduring principles of service expertise and integrity. With more than 130 years of financial experience and over 22000 partners we serve the worlds most sophisticated clients using leading technology and exceptional service.
Role/Department:
We are seeking an experienced handson Windows Server & Active Directory Hybrid Cloud Architect to design implement and maintain our enterprisewide infrastructure spanning onpremises and cloud environments. This role is critical in ensuring the security scalability and reliability of our financial institutions IT infrastructure.
The key responsibilities of the role include:
Architecture & Design
- Lead the architectural design and implementation of Windows Server infrastructure and Active Directory services across hybrid cloud environments
- Develop and maintain the technical roadmap for Windows Server infrastructure considering business requirements security compliance and industry best practices
- Design highly available and disaster recovery solutions for critical infrastructure components
- Create and maintain infrastructureascode templates for automated deployments using tools like Azure ARM templates PowerShell and Terraform
Active Directory & Identity Management
- Architect and oversee the implementation of complex Active Directory infrastructure including multiforest/multidomain environments
- Design and implement Azure AD Connect synchronization topologies and federation services
- Manage the integration between onpremises Active Directory and Azure Active Directory
- Develop and maintain Group Policy Objects (GPOs) and security baseline configurations
- Implement Privileged Access Management (PAM) and JustInTime (JIT) access solutions
Security & Compliance
- Ensure infrastructure compliance with financial industry regulations (SOX PCIDSS GLBA)
- Design and implement zerotrust security architecture
- Maintain security controls for privileged access and identity management
- Conduct regular security assessments and implement remediation measures
- Design and implement PKI infrastructure and certificate management solutions
Cloud Integration
- Lead Azure infrastructure design and implementation initiatives
- Develop hybrid connectivity solutions using Azure ExpressRoute and SitetoSite VPN
- Design and implement hybrid backup and disaster recovery solutions
- Optimize cloud resource utilization and cost management
- Implement cloud security controls and monitoring solutions
Team Leadership & Collaboration
- Mentor junior team members on infrastructure best practices and emerging technologies
- Collaborate with application teams to ensure infrastructure meets application requirements
- Work with security teams to implement and maintain security controls
- Provide technical leadership in incident response and problem resolution
- Partner with vendor teams for solution implementation and support
Skills/ Qualifications:
The successful candidate will benefit from having:
- Qualifications within in Computer Science Information Technology or related field
- Proven experience in Windows Server infrastructure design and implementation
- Extensive experience with Active Directory design and administration
- Experience with Azure cloud services and hybrid infrastructure
- Expert knowledge of PowerShell scripting and automation
- Strong understanding of PKI DNS DHCP and other core infrastructure services
- Experience with infrastructureascode and configuration management tools
- Deep knowledge of security best practices and compliance requirements
- Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert
- Microsoft 365 Certified: Enterprise Administrator Expert
- Experience in financial services industry
- Knowledge of container technologies and microservices architecture
- Experience with DevOps practices and tools
- CISSP or equivalent security certification
Working with Us:
As a Northern Trust partner greater achievements await. You will be part of a flexible and collaborative work culture in an organization where financial strength and stability is an asset that emboldens us to explore new ideas.
Movement within the organization is encouraged senior leaders are accessible and you can take pride in working for a company committed to assisting the communities we serve! Join a workplace with a greater purpose.
Wed love to learn more about how your interests and experience could be a fit with one of the worlds most admired and sustainable companies! Build your career with us and apply today. #MadeForGreater
Reasonable accommodation
Northern Trust is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process please email our HR Service Center at .
We hope youre excited about the role and the opportunity to work with us. We value an inclusive workplace and understand flexibility means different things to different people.
Apply today and talk to us about your flexible working requirements and together we can achieve greater.
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
