Job Description

JOB SUMMARY:
The Principle Architect is a highly technical position responsible for the analysis, design, implementation, administration, security, maintenance, and support of the company’s Windows Server / Active Directory / VmWare environment. The environment is comprised of a multi-site, multi-forest Active Directory infrastructure, and supports Active Directory Sites and Services, Replication, Identity Management, SSO, and Federated Services, Azure AD/Azure AD Connect, Single Sign-on services, Microsoft-based configuration Microsoft MFA, and software update management systems, systems performance management and infrastructure management tools. The Principal Architect will serve as a technical expert and will lead and work with users and technical peer groups

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Function as SME for Active Directory / Windows environment, provide oversight on daily activities to set priorities, function as mentor, help with problem escalation, and communicate significant problems or issues to management
2. Function as a technical resource regarding Active Directory / Windows issues to messaging administrators, programmers, web developers, network security engineers, database, network, systems, and managed services provider as well as implementation teams
3. Participate in the identification of vulnerabilities and their mitigation, analysis and re-design of existing infrastructure systems and services
4. Perform first build of infrastructure and transition to managed service provider when required, creating and sunsetting of domains
5. Perform capacity planning, upgrades, and expansion of Active Directory environment
6. Conducts independent platform assessments and develops procedures to confirm or establish that standards are implemented correctly and are effective
7. Act as the highest level of architecture engineering escalation and approval for issues encountered by managed service provider
8. Understand advances and changes in the technology industry and work directly with equipment manufactures to assess new AD technologies
9. Participate in the development of system solution standards. Provide Capital Expenditure Request level hardware, software, license, and labor estimate detail for projects

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelors Degree Information Technology, MCSA, MCSE preferred
• 10+ years hands on experience with Windows Server, Active Directory Sites and Services, Active Directory Security, Replication, Identity Management, SSO, and Federated Services, Azure AD/Azure AD Connect
• Cloud(AWS, GCP, Azure), virtualization technologies, networking, load balancing, DNS, CITRIX, disaster recovery
• Experience working in a large company with multiple sites some in a disconnected environment
• Windows Operating Systems, Windows Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, Windows PowerShell, SCCM, VmWare, high availability, , windows clustering service, networking concepts, technical documentation skills. Server hardware (DELL/EMC)

ETHICS & COMPLIANCE:
In addition to other duties/functions, this position requires full commitment and support for promoting ethical and compliant culture. More specifically, this position requires integrity, honesty, and respectful treatment of others, as well as a willingness to speak up when they see misconduct or have concerns.

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