Microsoft Technical Solutions Architect

We are seeking a Microsoft Solutions Architectto lead the design modernization security and automation of enterprise on-prem Microsoft infrastructure. This role serves as the technical authority for Windows Server and Active Directory architecture driving strategic technology decisions engineering standards and long-term infrastructure roadmaps.

The ideal candidate combines deep technical expertise with strong leadership skills and thrives in complex highly secure enterprise environments.

Responsibilities

Architecture & Strategy

• Define and maintain enterprise architecture standards for Microsoft technologies
• Develop technology roadmaps modernization strategies and future-state designs
• Lead architecture reviews technical evaluations and solution design efforts
• Serve as the primary Microsoft infrastructure SME for technical planning and stakeholder engagements

Infrastructure Engineering

• Design implement and support highly available Microsoft on-prem solutions including:
  • Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS)
  • Windows Server
  • DNS DHCP Group Policy and Kerberos
  • PKI/AD CS
  • File storage and remote desktop services
• Design delegated administration RBAC and identity management solutions
• Create detailed architectural documentation implementation plans and operational standards

Automation & Security

• Develop automation solutions using PowerShell and modern infrastructure automation tools
• Implement security best practices privileged access controls and DISA STIG compliance
• Lead vulnerability remediation system hardening and infrastructure security initiatives

Technical Leadership

• Troubleshoot and resolve complex infrastructure and performance issues
• Perform root cause analysis and drive continuous improvement
• Lead technical projects through the full system lifecycle and mentor engineering teams
• Collaborate with security network application and operations teams to deliver enterprise solutions

• TS/SCI CI Poly Clearance
• 16 years of experience that can be a combination of work history and education. This equates to a Doctorate and 8 years masters and 10 years bachelors and 12 years associates and 14 years or HS diploma and 16 years.
• Bachelors degree in Computer Science Information Technology Engineering or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 7 years designing and supporting enterprise Windows Server environments

Technical Expertise

• Deep expertise in:
  • Windows Server
  • Active Directory
  • Group Policy
  • DNS and DHCP
  • PKI/AD CS
  • Enterprise identity and access management
  • High-availability and clustering technologies
• Experience with Active Directory architecture delegated administration and RBAC design
• Advanced PowerShell scripting and infrastructure automation experience
• Experience with enterprise patch management configuration management and deployment automation
• Strong understanding of Microsoft security best practices DISA STIGs least-privilege access and vulnerability remediation
• Experience with VMware Hyper-V or comparable virtualization platforms
• Strong knowledge of networking fundamentals including TCP/IP DNS VLANs firewalls and network segmentation
• Proven ability to troubleshoot complex Windows networking virtualization and storage environments
• Compliance with Department of Defense (DoD) 8140 Information Assurance Technical (IAT) Level 2

Professional Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent communication and technical documentation skills
• Ability to lead complex technical initiatives and work independently in a fast-paced environment

Desired Qualifications

• Experience with multi-site and geographically distributed Active Directory environments
• Experience with domain consolidations migrations and infrastructure modernization initiatives
• Experience with Ansible Terraform or similar automation platforms
• Experience with VDI FSLogix DEM and enterprise desktop engineering
• Experience integrating Windows and Red Hat Enterprise Linux environments
• Experience with enterprise backup disaster recovery and business continuity solutions
• Knowledge of Zero Trust architecture and cybersecurity frameworks
• Experience leading architecture reviews proof-of-concept efforts and large-scale infrastructure transformation programs
• Experience working in highly regulated enterprise or government environments