Solution Architect

Role & responsibilities

Job Title: Solution Architect Microsoft Windows / Active Directory Infrastructure

Experience Required:

Role Overview

Windows / Active Directory Infrastructure Architect

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the

  technical lead

  for the Windows Server / Active Directory ecosystem; guide daily operations, mentor team members, and escalate critical issues as needed
• Provide

  technical expertise and support

  across departments including messaging, security, web, database, and infrastructure teams
• Analyze, design, and implement enhancements to existing and future AD infrastructure and related services
• Lead

  vulnerability assessments

  and actively contribute to mitigation strategies
• Oversee

  system performance, capacity planning

  , upgrades, and environment expansion
• Develop and maintain comprehensive

  Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)

  and system design documentation
• Research, evaluate, and implement

  emerging technologies

  aligned with infrastructure goals
• Support

  vendor, peer, and stakeholder communication

  for successful project execution
• Ensure consistent adherence to

  security policies

  , auditing practices, and compliance requirements

Technical Skills & Tools

• Deep experience with

  Windows Server and Active Directory administration

• Expertise in

  AD Security

  , AD-integrated applications, and

  Single Sign-On (SSO)

• Strong knowledge of

  ADFS, DNS, DHCP, NTP, File & Print Services

  , and backup/restore operations
• Familiarity with

  auditing tools

  and reporting
• Proficiency with

  SCCM

  ,

  WSUS

  , and endpoint management for servers and desktops
• Hands-on knowledge of

  virtualization technologies

  and best practices
• Understanding of

  firewalls

  ,

  n-tier architecture

  , and

  disaster recovery/high availability

  strategies

Qualifications & Experience

• 12+ years

  of hands-on experience in enterprise Windows / Active Directory environments

• 10+ years

  of architectural experience in complex IT environments
• Proven experience with:
  

Preferred candidate profile