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Senior Level Career (10+ yrs experience)
IT - Support
Colorado Springs, CO (On-Site/Office)
Position Overview:
We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Identity Active Directory (AD) Architect to lead the design, implementation, and optimization of enterprise identity and access management (IAM) solutions in a classified Department of Defense (DoD) environment. This role requires deep expertise in Active Directory architecture, identity federation, and security best practices for managing complex, hybrid IT infrastructures.
Key Responsibilities:
Architect and implement enterprise-level Active Directory solutions to support authentication, authorization, and directory services across a secure environment.
Design and oversee secure identity integrations with Azure AD, cloud applications, and legacy systems.
Develop and implement group policies, role-based access controls (RBAC), and secure authentication models.
Lead AD forest/domain consolidations, migrations, and trust configurations.
Develop identity governance frameworks, including privileged access management and lifecycle processes.
Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to directory replication, DNS, and domain controllers.
Create and maintain technical documentation including architecture diagrams, SOPs, and security plans.
Collaborate with cybersecurity and system engineering teams to ensure compliance with DoD policies, STIGs, and RMF controls.
Support COOP and disaster recovery planning for identity infrastructure.
Required Qualifications:
Active DoD Secret Clearance.
7+ years of experience in enterprise-level Active Directory architecture and identity management.
Deep understanding of AD DS, DNS, GPOs, PKI, and ADFS.
Experience with secure authentication methods such as smart cards, MFA, and certificate-based access.
Knowledge of identity and access governance, especially in DoD or federal settings.
Preferred Qualifications:
Microsoft Certified: Identity and Access Administrator Associate or Azure Solutions Architect.
Experience with hybrid identity (Azure AD Connect, SSO, federation).
Background in Zero Trust architecture or cross-domain authentication.
Experience in classified or defense enterprise environments.
Work Environment & Conditions:
On-site role in Colorado Springs, CO.
Some after-hours or on-call support may be required.
Must be eligible to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.
We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Identity Active Directory (AD) Architect to lead the design, implementation, and optimization of enterprise identity and access management (IAM) solutions in a classified Department of Defense (DoD) environment. This role requires deep expertise in Active Directory architecture, identity federation, and security best practices for managing complex, hybrid IT infrastructures.
Key Responsibilities:
Architect and implement enterprise-level Active Directory solutions to support authentication, authorization, and directory services across a secure environment.
Design and oversee secure identity integrations with Azure AD, cloud applications, and legacy systems.
Develop and implement group policies, role-based access controls (RBAC), and secure authentication models.
Lead AD forest/domain consolidations, migrations, and trust configurations.
Develop identity governance frameworks, including privileged access management and lifecycle processes.
Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to directory replication, DNS, and domain controllers.
Create and maintain technical documentation including architecture diagrams, SOPs, and security plans.
Collaborate with cybersecurity and system engineering teams to ensure compliance with DoD policies, STIGs, and RMF controls.
Support COOP and disaster recovery planning for identity infrastructure.
Required Qualifications:
Active DoD Secret Clearance.
7+ years of experience in enterprise-level Active Directory architecture and identity management.
Deep understanding of AD DS, DNS, GPOs, PKI, and ADFS.
Experience with secure authentication methods such as smart cards, MFA, and certificate-based access.
Knowledge of identity and access governance, especially in DoD or federal settings.
Preferred Qualifications:
Microsoft Certified: Identity and Access Administrator Associate or Azure Solutions Architect.
Experience with hybrid identity (Azure AD Connect, SSO, federation).
Background in Zero Trust architecture or cross-domain authentication.
Experience in classified or defense enterprise environments.
Work Environment & Conditions:
On-site role in Colorado Springs, CO.
Some after-hours or on-call support may be required.
Must be eligible to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.
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