Senior Security Architect - AD/Entra ID (Remote in the US)

GuidePoint Security
United States
Workplace: RemoteFull timeFunction: CybersecuritySkills: ["Communication","Interpersonal skills","Collaboration","Risk analysis","Stakeholder guidance"]

Lead identity and access management (IAM) architecture for on-prem Active Directory and Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD). Own security assessments, design, testing, and technical documentation for IAM solutions, and translate requirements into secure infrastructure deployments. Drive policy standards, incident/problem troubleshooting, and continuous improvement while implementing MFA, Conditional Access, and automation via Microsoft Graph API and advanced PowerShell scripting.

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GuidePoint Security
GuidePoint Security
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Senior Security Architect - AD/Entra ID (Remote in the US)

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Job Summary

Lead identity and access management (IAM) architecture for on-prem Active Directory and Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD). Own security assessments, design, testing, and technical documentation for IAM solutions, and translate requirements into secure infrastructure deployments. Drive policy standards, incident/problem troubleshooting, and continuous improvement while implementing MFA, Conditional Access, and automation via Microsoft Graph API and advanced PowerShell scripting.
Location: United States
Workplace: Remote
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Cybersecurity
Seniority: Mid level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Evaluate, design, and implement Active Directory and Entra ID technical requirements, solutions, and an implementation roadmap.
  • •Develop and enforce IAM policies, standards, and procedures to meet regulatory and industry best practices.
  • •Optimize and secure on-prem Active Directory infrastructure (DNS, GPOs, domain controllers) and improve existing Entra ID environments.
  • •Implement and enforce MFA and related security best practices across user accounts and devices.
  • •Build automation and integrations using Microsoft Graph API and advanced PowerShell scripts, and lead complex troubleshooting/escalations when needed.
Travel: Low travel

Pay and Benefits

Perks:Remote WorkHealth InsuranceDentalHsaPaid LeaveRetirementMobile AllowanceInternet AllowancePet InsuranceComputer Allowance

Key Requirements

  • •10+ years of relevant IT Security and IT Architecture experience.
  • •7+ years designing Active Directory architecture and infrastructure, including replication, DNS, Site Links/Topology, Group Policy, and Global Catalogs.
  • •3+ years of Azure Active Directory (Entra ID) architecture and design experience.
  • •5+ years experience with Identity and Access Management (IAM) processes and technologies, including complex-environment IAM solution design.
  • •Strong PowerShell and Microsoft Graph API experience; expertise across Entra/Azure AD administration, MFA/SSO, hybrid environments, and Azure AD Connect.
Experience:Identity and access managementIAMHybrid environmentsCybersecurityInformation security
Skills:CommunicationInterpersonal skillsCollaborationRisk analysisStakeholder guidance
Certifications:CISSPCISMMicrosoft Certified: Identity and Access Administrator Associate
Tech Stack:Microsoft Azure AADMicrosoft Entra IDActive DirectoryAzure Active DirectoryMicrosoft Graph APIPowerShellAzure AD ConnectDNSGPOGroup PolicyGlobal CatalogsMulti-Factor Authentication (MFA)Conditional AccessMicrosoft 365WS-FedOAuthSAMLDefender for Office 365Defender for IdentityDefender for Cloud Apps

Company Brief

GuidePoint Security
Provides cybersecurity consulting, managed security services, incident response, cloud and network security, and compliance solutions to enterprises and government organizations, helping clients identify, mitigate, and respond to cyber threats across complex environments.
Industry: Cybersecurity
Company Size: Large (251 to 1,000 employees)
Growth: Established Company
Headquarters: Herndon, United States
Founded: 2010
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