Azure Architect (Former Active Directory Admin)
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Job Location:
Santa Ana, CA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
15 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Title: Azure Architect (Former Active Directory Admin) Min- 14 Years of experience
Location: Onsite - Santa Ana CA or Princeton NJ
Duration: Long-Term Contract (Immediate Requirement)
Job Overview
We are seeking a highly skilled Azure Architect with a strong foundation in Windows System Administration and proven expertise in designing and managing enterprise-scale Azure environments. The ideal candidate will be responsible for architecting implementing and optimizing hybrid and cloud-native infrastructure solutions using Microsoft Azure technologies.
The role requires deep technical knowledge of Active Directory Azure AD networking security and automation along with experience guiding migration and integration strategies between on-premises and cloud environments.
Key Responsibilities
Design and implement scalable Azure infrastructure architectures aligned with business and security requirements.
Oversee Windows Server infrastructure including AD DNS DHCP domains and forests across hybrid environments.
Develop and deploy Azure solutions using ARM templates Resource Groups NSGs VPN gateways and tagging strategies.
Architect and manage Azure Active Directory O365 connectors and tenant configurations for hybrid identity and access management.
Design and implement Intune-based device management and compliance policies.
Establish secure authentication frameworks using NTLM Kerberos Certificate Authority and SAML SSO.
Define and enforce networking standards (VLANs segmentation firewalls PAM) for hybrid connectivity.
Collaborate with DBA and infrastructure teams on SQL Server integration and management.
Provide technical leadership in troubleshooting optimization and best practice enforcement across cloud environments.
Must-Have Technical Skills
Windows Infrastructure: AD DNS DHCP Domain/Forest creation and integration
Azure Architecture & Administration: Resource management governance and scalability
Azure AD & Intune: Hybrid identity policy management and compliance
O365 Administration: Tenant and connector configurations
Security & Authentication: NTLM Kerberos SAML CA-based authentication
Networking Fundamentals: Routing VPNs segmentation NSGs firewalls
SQL Server: Basic administration and performance considerations
Required Expertise in One or More of the Following Scenarios
1. Active Directory Forest Trust with Entra Connect Sync
Architecting bidirectional trust between two AD forests
Synchronizing both forests to a single Entra tenant
Supporting cross-forest authentication and application integration
2. Synchronizing Multiple Forests via a Single Entra Connect Server
Designing multi-forest synchronization without forest trust
Managing object sync to a single tenant with security boundaries
3. Entra Connect Cloud Sync for Secondary Forests (Nice to Have)
Designing lightweight agent-based sync for distributed or hybrid models
Ideal for global or multi-geo environments
Preferred Candidate Profile
Experience: 7-10 years of progressive experience in Windows System Administration and Azure architecture
Proven experience designing or migrating hybrid cloud infrastructures
Strong troubleshooting documentation and automation skills
Excellent communication and collaboration abilities
Certifications such as Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert or Azure Administrator Associate are a plus
Location: Onsite - Santa Ana CA or Princeton NJ
Duration: Long-Term Contract (Immediate Requirement)
Job Overview
We are seeking a highly skilled Azure Architect with a strong foundation in Windows System Administration and proven expertise in designing and managing enterprise-scale Azure environments. The ideal candidate will be responsible for architecting implementing and optimizing hybrid and cloud-native infrastructure solutions using Microsoft Azure technologies.
The role requires deep technical knowledge of Active Directory Azure AD networking security and automation along with experience guiding migration and integration strategies between on-premises and cloud environments.
Key Responsibilities
Design and implement scalable Azure infrastructure architectures aligned with business and security requirements.
Oversee Windows Server infrastructure including AD DNS DHCP domains and forests across hybrid environments.
Develop and deploy Azure solutions using ARM templates Resource Groups NSGs VPN gateways and tagging strategies.
Architect and manage Azure Active Directory O365 connectors and tenant configurations for hybrid identity and access management.
Design and implement Intune-based device management and compliance policies.
Establish secure authentication frameworks using NTLM Kerberos Certificate Authority and SAML SSO.
Define and enforce networking standards (VLANs segmentation firewalls PAM) for hybrid connectivity.
Collaborate with DBA and infrastructure teams on SQL Server integration and management.
Provide technical leadership in troubleshooting optimization and best practice enforcement across cloud environments.
Must-Have Technical Skills
Windows Infrastructure: AD DNS DHCP Domain/Forest creation and integration
Azure Architecture & Administration: Resource management governance and scalability
Azure AD & Intune: Hybrid identity policy management and compliance
O365 Administration: Tenant and connector configurations
Security & Authentication: NTLM Kerberos SAML CA-based authentication
Networking Fundamentals: Routing VPNs segmentation NSGs firewalls
SQL Server: Basic administration and performance considerations
Required Expertise in One or More of the Following Scenarios
1. Active Directory Forest Trust with Entra Connect Sync
Architecting bidirectional trust between two AD forests
Synchronizing both forests to a single Entra tenant
Supporting cross-forest authentication and application integration
2. Synchronizing Multiple Forests via a Single Entra Connect Server
Designing multi-forest synchronization without forest trust
Managing object sync to a single tenant with security boundaries
3. Entra Connect Cloud Sync for Secondary Forests (Nice to Have)
Designing lightweight agent-based sync for distributed or hybrid models
Ideal for global or multi-geo environments
Preferred Candidate Profile
Experience: 7-10 years of progressive experience in Windows System Administration and Azure architecture
Proven experience designing or migrating hybrid cloud infrastructures
Strong troubleshooting documentation and automation skills
Excellent communication and collaboration abilities
Certifications such as Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert or Azure Administrator Associate are a plus
Required Skills:
DOCUMENTATIONTROUBLESHOOTINGSEGMENTATIONKERBEROSSAMLDHCPVLANSAZURENETWORKINGAZURE ADAUTOMATION
Key Skills
- Data Entry
- Adobe Acrobat
- AS400
- EDI
- Microsoft Outlook
- Cloud Architecture
- Microsoft Excel
- Quick Books
- Administrative Experience
- Order Fulfillment
- Project Implementation
- Sales Support
