Date Posted:

03/20/2025 Hiring Organization:

Rose International Position Number:

480030 Job Title:

Technical Architect Job Location:

Salt Lake City, UT, USA, 84129 Work Model:

Hybrid Shift:

40% onsite 60% remote Employment Type:

Temporary Estimated Duration (In months):

13 Min Hourly Rate ($):

80.00 Max Hourly Rate ($):

90.00 Must Have Skills/Attributes:

Active Directory, Azure, Identity Management, Presentations

Job Description

***Only qualified Technical Architect candidates located near the Taylorsville, UT area will be considered due to the role requiring an onsite presence ***

Desired Certifications: • Industry certifications such as Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert, Microsoft Certified: Identity and Access Administrator Associate, or equivalent certifications in cloud security and identity management

Required Skills: • Proven experience (5+ years) as a Microsoft Azure Active Directory Architect or similar role • Knowledge of modern authentication protocols such as OAuth, OpenID Connect (OIDC), Kerberos, NTLM, LDAP • In-depth knowledge of Azure AD services, including but not limited to user and group management, conditional access, identity protection, multi-factor authentication, and Azure AD Connect • Strong understanding of identity and access management (IAM) concepts, including RBAC, PIM, SSO, and federation • Experience with PowerShell scripting and automation tools for Azure AD administration

Position Overview:

As the Microsoft Entra ID Architect, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and managing identity and access management solutions using the Entra ID platform, and Microsoft Active Directory as well as supporting the deployment and management of identity and access management solutions across the enterprise. You will work closely with stakeholders, Information Technology (IT) operations, and security teams, to understand business requirements and translate them into scalable and secure identity solutions. Your role involves defining architecture standards, implementing best practices, and ensuring compliance with security and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities: Solution Design and Architecture: • Collaborate with stakeholders, Information Technology (IT) operations and security teams, to gather requirements and design scalable, secure, and high-performance identity solutions using Microsoft Entra ID and Active Directory • Define architecture standards, reference architectures, and design patterns for identity and access management in alignment with Entra ID platform requirements and industry best practices • Conduct architecture reviews, assess technical feasibility, and recommend solutions that meet business needs while adhering to security, compliance, and performance requirements Entra ID Implementation and Integration: • Lead the implementation and configuration of Azure Active Directory services, including user provisioning, authentication, single sign-on (SSO), and multi-factor authentication (MFA) • Integrate Entra ID and Active Directory platform components and third-party applications to enable seamless user access and authentication experiences • Configure Entra ID Connect for directory synchronization and identity federation with on-premises Active Directory environments, if applicable Identity Governance and Security: • Define and implement identity governance policies, role-based access control (RBAC) models, and entitlement management workflows to ensure least privilege access and compliance • Implement security controls and monitoring mechanisms to protect Azure AD resources, including conditional access policies, identity protection, and privileged identity management (PIM) • Conduct security assessments, vulnerability scans, and audits to identify and remediate security risks and compliance gaps related to Azure AD configurations Identity Lifecycle Management: • Define and automate identity lifecycle management processes, including user provisioning, deprovisioning, and account lifecycle policies, to streamline administrative tasks and improve operational efficiency • Implement self-service capabilities for users, such as password reset, group management, and profile updates, to reduce helpdesk requests and enhance user experience • Monitor identity-related events and metrics, such as user activity logs, sign-in logs, and authentication failures, to detect and respond to security incidents and anomalous behavior Collaboration and Knowledge Sharing: • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including developers, system administrators, and security analysts, to ensure seamless integration of identity solutions with Entra ID platform components • Provide guidance, training, and mentorship to team members and stakeholders on Entra ID best practices, capabilities, and features • Stay informed about Entra ID updates, new features, and industry trends, and share knowledge with the team to drive continuous improvement and innovation

Start Date:

04/29/2025 Tentative interview dates:

April 7th and 8th Interview:

in-person interview Hybrid:

40% onsite 60% remote DRUG TESTING REQUIRED

**Only those lawfully authorized to work in the designated country associated with the position will be considered. **

**Please note that all Position start dates and duration are estimates and may be reduced or lengthened based upon a client’s business needs and requirements. **

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