Active Directory Infrastructure Architect

Job Title: Active Directory Infrastructure Architect Location- Remote Canada/Mexico Job Summary We are seeking a highly skilled and hands-on Active Directory Infrastructure Architect to lead the migration, modernization, and upgrade of our enterprise Active Directory (AD), DNS, and DHCP infrastructure. The ideal candidate will possess deep technical expertise in Microsoft identity and infrastructure services and have proven experience designing, implementing, and migrating complex enterprise environments. This role requires an architect who can define target-state architecture, drive migration strategies, ensure security compliance, and provide technical leadership throughout the transformation lifecycle. Key Responsibilities Architecture & Design Design, architect, and implement enterprise-grade Active Directory solutions. Develop target-state architecture for Active Directory, DNS, and DHCP environments. Assess existing infrastructure and recommend modernization strategies. Define standards, governance, and best practices for identity and infrastructure services. Migration & Upgrade Lead end-to-end migration and upgrade projects for: Active Directory Forests and Domains Domain Controllers DNS Infrastructure DHCP Services Develop migration plans, rollback strategies, and risk mitigation approaches. Perform infrastructure consolidation, domain restructuring, and modernization initiatives. Coordinate and execute cutover activities with minimal business disruption. Security & Compliance Implement Microsoft security best practices for Active Directory. Strengthen identity security through privileged access management and tiered administration. Conduct AD health assessments, security audits, and remediation activities. Ensure compliance with organizational and regulatory requirements. Operations & Troubleshooting Provide Level 3 and architectural support for complex infrastructure issues. Analyse and resolve replication, authentication, DNS, and DHCP-related problems. Establish monitoring, alerting, backup, and disaster recovery processes. Optimize performance, availability, and scalability of directory services. Stakeholder Management Collaborate with infrastructure, cloud, networking, cybersecurity, and application teams. Present architectural recommendations to leadership and technical stakeholders. Lead technical workshops and knowledge transfer sessions. Create and maintain architecture diagrams, design documents, and operational procedures. Required Skills Core Technologies Microsoft Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS) DNS and DHCP Administration Active Directory Federation Services (ADFS) Group Policy Management Active Directory Sites and Services Active Directory Replication PowerShell Scripting and Automation Windows Server Administration (2016/2019/2022) Cloud & Identity Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD) Azure AD Connect / Entra Connect Hybrid Identity Solutions Single Sign-On (SSO) Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) Migration Expertise Active Directory Migration Forest and Domain Consolidation Domain Controller Upgrade and Migration DNS and DHCP Migration Identity Modernization Initiatives Security Active Directory Security Hardening Privileged Access Management Identity Governance Security Baseline Implementation Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity Planning Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field. 10 to 14 years of experience in Microsoft Infrastructure and Identity Management. Minimum 7+ years of experience in designing and architecting enterprise Active Directory environments. Proven experience leading large-scale AD, DNS, and DHCP migration projects. Strong PowerShell scripting and automation experience. Preferred Certifications Microsoft Certified: Identity and Access Administrator Associate Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert Microsoft Certified: Windows Server Hybrid Administrator Associate ITIL Foundation (Preferred) Key Competencies Infrastructure Architecture Technical Leadership Solution Design Problem Solving and Troubleshooting Stakeholder Management Documentation and Governance Project Delivery and Risk Management Communication and Presentation Skills

Lead the migration, modernization, and upgrade of enterprise Active Directory, DNS, and DHCP infrastructure. Define target-state architecture and ensure security compliance through privileged access management and tiered administration.

Requires a bachelor's degree and 10 to 14 years of experience in Microsoft Infrastructure, with at least 7 years in enterprise AD architecture. Proven expertise in large-scale migration projects and strong PowerShell automation skills are essential.

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• Active Directory
• DNS
• DHCP
• Microsoft Entra ID
• PowerShell Scripting
• Azure AD Connect
• Identity Modernization
• Privileged Access Management
• Infrastructure Architecture
• Domain Consolidation
• Group Policy Management
• ADFS
• Windows Server Administration
• Disaster Recovery Planning
• Security Hardening
• Hybrid Identity Solutions

• Technology
• Consulting
• Security & Safety
• Engineering
• Management & Leadership

Formation minimale

Baccalauréat

Expérience minimale

10+ ans

Langue de l’offre

anglais

Heures de travail

40 heures par semaine

Niveau d’expérience

Mid-Senior level

Mode de candidature

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