Shape the Future of Identity in a Global Enterprise
Are you a visionary architect passionate about building secure, resilient, and modern identity landscapes? Do you thrive on designing solutions that form the critical backbone of a multinational organization?
We are seeking a highly experienced and forward-thinking Active Directory & Entra ID Architect to join our global IT team. This is a pivotal role where you will define the strategy and lead the implementation of our hybrid identity infrastructure, empowering secure and seamless access for a complex, international enterprise.
This is more than an administration role; it's an opportunity to act as a trusted advisor, drive innovation, and leave your mark on a global Identity and Access Management (IAM) ecosystem.
Your Mission:
* Lead & Design: Architect the global strategy for Active Directory and Microsoft Entra ID, overseeing its entire lifecycle.
* Drive Modernization: Champion large-scale migrations from legacy platforms to modern, cloud-native identity solutions.
* Enforce Security: Implement and govern enterprise-wide Zero Trust frameworks using Conditional Access, MFA, and Identity Protection policies.
* Build Resilience: Establish high-availability, disaster recovery, and proactive monitoring strategies for our identity platforms.
* Automate & Innovate: Develop advanced PowerShell scripts and automation workflows to streamline operations and enforce policy.
* Govern & Comply: Design robust RBAC, PIM, and identity governance models, ensuring alignment with strict regulatory requirements (GDPR, NIS2, ISO 27001).
* Collaborate & Mentor: Partner with security, infrastructure, and business teams, providing technical leadership and mentoring to engineers across the globe.
Your Profile:
* Proven expertise in designing and managing enterprise-scale Active Directory and Microsoft Entra ID environments.
* Deep, hands-on experience with:
* Entra Connect and hybrid identity configurations.
* Modern authentication (SAML, OIDC, OAuth, SSO).
* Security implementations (Conditional Access, MFA, Defender for Identity).
* Privileged Identity Management (PIM) and/or PAM tools.
* Advanced proficiency in PowerShell for automation and administration.
* A solid understanding of core infrastructure protocols (LDAP, Kerberos, DNS, Group Policy) and Microsoft 365 security tools.
* Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate complex technical concepts for both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
* A strategic mindset, focused on building scalable, secure, and future-proof solutions.
Ideal Qualifications:
Relevant certifications such as Microsoft Certified: Identity and Access Administrator Associate, Cybersecurity Architect Expert, or Azure Solutions Architect Expert are highly desirable.