# Security Architect - AD/Entra ID (Remote in the US) **Company**: GuidePoint Security **Location**: Remote **Work arrangement**: remote **Experience**: senior **Job type**: full-time **Category**: Security **Industry**: Technology **Apply**: https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/guidepointsecurity/jobs/6220013004?utm_source=yubhub.co&utm_medium=jobs_feed&utm_campaign=apply **Canonical**: https://yubhub.co/jobs/job_f6bccc5f-674 ## Description GuidePoint Security is seeking a highly experienced Security Architect (AD/Entra ID) to join their dynamic team and lead their identity and access management initiatives. The Security Architect will be responsible for the scope, assessment, design, testing, and technical documentation for the implementation, support, and security of identity solutions. Key responsibilities: - Lead the evaluation, design, and development of Active Directory & Azure Active Directory technical requirements, solutions, and implementation roadmap. - Develop and enforce IAM policies, standards, and procedures to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and industry best practices. - Ensure continuous improvement within the IAM security architecture by introducing and implementing emerging security technologies and practices. - Provide technical advice, guidance, expertise, and risk analysis to global project and operational teams. - Translate requirements into an Architectural design and influence the deployment of key infrastructure components. - Maintain a thorough understanding of existing and emerging Microsoft Entra ID and related core technologies. - Analyze current Azure Active Directory environment to identify both technical and operational challenges while making recommendations and developing solutions for improvement. - Maintain and optimize on-premises Active Directory (AD) infrastructure, including DNS, GPOs, and domain controllers. - Participate in or lead complex or high severity troubleshooting and incident/problem resolutions with other infrastructure teams. - Evaluate and ensure the resolution of technically complex security issues, internal control issues, critical incidents and/or crisis resolution management, escalating as necessary. - Implement and enforce Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) and security best practices across user accounts and devices. - Develop and manage integrations using the Microsoft Graph API for automation and custom applications, enabling advanced capabilities across Microsoft 365 services. - Create custom scripts to automate administrative tasks and data retrieval from the Graph API, enhancing operational efficiency. - Write and maintain Advanced PowerShell scripts to automate user and resource provisioning, reporting, and service configurations across Entra ID and Active Directory. - Implement and maintain security best practices. Requirements: - 10+ years of relevant working experience in IT Security and IT Architecture. - 7+ years of experience with Active Directory architecture and infrastructure. - 3+ years of experience with Azure Active Directory architecture and design. - 5+ years of experience with Identity and Access Management (IAM) processes and technologies. - Proven expertise in designing and implementing IAM solutions in complex environments. - Expertise in managing Azure AD/Entra, including Conditional Access, MFA, security best practices, hybrid environments, GPO's, On-Premises Active Directory Migrations and Azure AD Connect. - Experience with Microsoft Graph API for data retrieval and automation across Azure AAD. - In-depth knowledge of identity governance, authentication, authorization, and federation. - Understanding of federation technologies (WS-Fed, OAuth, SAML, etc.). - Enterprise/Domain Admin and/or Azure Global Admin responsibilities. - Proven knowledge in managing Active Directory 2016/2019/2022 infrastructure for the Enterprise. - Strong experience in PowerShell and Microsoft Graph API. - Knowledgeable of Microsoft Security Stack: Defender for Office 365, Defender for Identity, Defender for Cloud Apps, Entra ID, Microsoft Purview Information Protection, Data Loss Prevention and Compliance Center. - Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with stakeholders at all levels. Benefits: - Remote workforce primarily (U.S. based only). - Group Medical Insurance options. - Group Dental Insurance. - 12 corporate holidays and a Flexible Time Off (FTO) program. - Healthy mobile phone and home internet allowance. - Eligibility for retirement plan after 2 months at open enrollment. - Pet Benefit Option. ## Skills ### Required - Active Directory - Azure Active Directory - Identity and Access Management - Microsoft Graph API - PowerShell - Microsoft Security Stack ### Nice to have - CISSP - CISM - Microsoft Certified: Identity and Access Administrator Associate --- Source: [Apply at job-boards.greenhouse.io](https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/guidepointsecurity/jobs/6220013004?utm_source=yubhub.co&utm_medium=jobs_feed&utm_campaign=apply)