Microsoft Identity and Security Architect - Hybrid; Sandy Springs area

Microsoft Identity and Security Architect - Hybrid (Sandy Springs area)

Atlanta, GA (Hybrid)

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It is a very exciting time of growth for our Security team! We are hiring a Microsoft Identity and Security Architect to work with customers leading Active Directory (AD) and Identity Management assessments, architecture and implementations. This role requires deep expertise in both traditional on-premises AD and modern identity and access management (IAM) solutions, with a strong emphasis on security best practices.

This hybrid role will be based in the Atlanta area and will require 2-3 days on-site.

• Lead a full assessment of current Active Directory environment, including domain structure, GPOs, OU design, replication, and trust relationships.
• Conduct a comprehensive security review of the AD environment, identifying vulnerabilities, misconfigurations, and opportunities for hardening.
• Design and propose a modern, scalable, and secure AD architecture aligned with business and compliance requirements.
• Develop a roadmap for migration to Microsoft Entra  (formerly Azure AD), including hybrid identity strategies and cloud-first security models.
• Collaborate with IT, Security, and Compliance teams to align identity architecture with organizational goals.
• Implement identity governance, conditional access, and Zero Trust principles.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to internal teams throughout the assessment, design, and implementation phases.
• Document current and future state architectures, policies, and procedures.

• Proven expertise in Active Directory architecture, design, and troubleshooting in complex large-scale enterprise environments, including domain structure, GPOs, OU design, replication, and trust relationships.
• Strong experience with Microsoft Entra  / Azure AD, including hybrid identity and federation (AD FS, Pass-through Authentication, etc.).
• Well-established understanding of SSO protocols: SAML 2.0, OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect (OIDC), LDAP, Kerberos, and identity providers such as Okta, Azure AD, Ping Identity, Auth0, Forge Rock, etc.
• Deep understanding of identity security, including privileged access management (PAM), MFA, conditional access, and Zero Trust.
• Experience with Microsoft Defender for Identity, Microsoft Sentinel, and other Microsoft 365 security tools.
• Experience with integrating identity security solutions with on-prem and cloud-based data sources.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills.
• Strong business acumen and a credible, professional appearance.
• Customer‑focused mindset with the ability to develop productive customer/team relationships and work across functional boundaries.
• Ability to effectively engage and influence business stakeholders, discern business needs and translate complex data into actionable insights and recommendations.
• Desire to own assignments and work independently, but as part of a team to accomplish common goals.
• Ability to successfully handle multiple work streams and embrace change in a fast‑paced and dynamic environment.
• Ability to maintain composure and professionalism while managing deadlines and…