Active Directory Architect
alpha silicon llc
Contract
Remote
Job description
Urgent Role : Active Directory (AD) Architect
Location: Remote
Job Summary:
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Active Directory (AD) Architect to lead the design, implementation, and optimization of our enterprise directory services. This role requires deep expertise in Active Directory (AD), Azure AD, and associated identity and access management (IAM) technologies. The ideal candidate will work across IT, security, and business teams to ensure a scalable, secure, and efficient directory architecture that supports our global workforce and business applications.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design and architect enterprise-grade directory services solutions (AD, Azure AD, LDAP, etc.) to meet current and future business needs.
- Lead directory migrations, consolidations, and integration projects (e.g., M&A, cloud transitions).
- Ensure the integrity, availability, and security of directory environments, including domain controllers, replication, group policy, DNS, and DHCP.
- Implement and maintain directory synchronization and federation services (e.g., Azure AD Connect, ADFS).
- Establish best practices for directory structure, OU design, group policies, and access controls.
- Partner with Security, IAM, and Compliance teams to enforce directory-related policies and audit readiness.
- Provide expert-level support and troubleshooting for directory-related issues.
- Mentor junior engineers and contribute to documentation and knowledge sharing.
Job Type: Contract
Pay: $60.00 - $70.00 per hour
Work Location: Remote