Solutions Architect - Identity Management - 365 Ecosystem (Coppell)

Principal, Solution Architecture

SALARY : $170k - $210k plus 23%-30% bonus

LOCATION : Coppell, TX

Hybrid 3 days onsite

Looking for a candidate who came up through Microsoft 365 ecosystems with a focus in recent years on Identity Management, Entra Id, azure AD, connect hybrid identity solutions. Federation technologies, Ping, Okta, ForgeRock, SailPoint, etc. Cannot just have Microsoft identity solutions VDI web applications modernization cloud infrastructure virtual desktop solutions access management

The Technology Engineering Principal Solution Architect is responsible for providing technical expertise and architectural solutions for Microsoft 365 ecosystem, with focus on identity management and optimization of Microsoft cloud services.

Responsibilities :

Design and implement vendor-neutral identity and access management architecture that integrates with various enterprise systems

Develop comprehensive IAM strategies leveraging best practices across multiple platforms while maintaining strong expertise in Microsoft identity solutions

Analyze and communicate industry trends in identity management technologies that benefit OCC to IT management

Drive short- and long-term architecture strategy for enterprise identity services, including integration with Microsoft 365 services, Entra ID, and other identity providers

Conduct end-to-end technical plan design for identity management solutions across multiple platforms

Design and participate in proof of concepts to enable new identity services that work across heterogeneous environments

Develop architectural designs for implementation of enterprise identity solutions with emphasis on interoperability

Perform impact analysis and design modifications to existing systems for implementation of new identity services

Establish identity management standards and ensure compatibility and integration across the enterprise ecosystem

Qualifications :

Experience managing enterprise identity solutions with strong Microsoft 365 background

Deep expertise in identity management solutions including Microsoft Entra ID (formerly Azure AD) and other major IAM platforms

Experience with cloud infrastructure services including virtual desktop solutions

Strong knowledge of information protection and rights management across platforms

Good understanding of how different identity services interact in an enterprise environment

Ability to investigate and perform Root Cause Analysis on reported issues and suggest workarounds before implementing permanent fixes

Act as a subject matter expert for troubleshooting and resolving complex identity problems across platforms

Partner effectively with different infrastructure and development teams

Work independently, prioritize existing projects, and proactively determine areas requiring additional attention

Collaborate with infrastructure teams, product managers, development teams and architects to provide platform-related knowledge

Technical Skills :

Strong expertise in enterprise identity management architectures and implementations

Deep knowledge of Microsoft Entra ID, Azure AD Connect, and hybrid identity solutions

Experience with federation technologies and cross-platform identity integration

Knowledge of information protection and rights management across solutions

Experience with cloud infrastructure services including virtual desktop solutions

Experience with automation and scripting for identity management (PowerShell, Python, etc.)

Working knowledge of identity administration tools across platforms

Experience with API-based identity management

Knowledge of modern authentication protocols (SAML, OAuth, OIDC, etc.)

Experience with enterprise licensing models and optimization strategies

Education and / or Experience :

10+ years of experience in identity management technologies with strong focus on Microsoft identity solutions and cross-platform integration

Certificates or Licenses :

Microsoft Certified : Identity and Access Administrator Associate

Microsoft Certified : Azure Solutions Architect Expert or Microsoft 365 Certified : Enterprise Administrator Expert

Additional industry certifications such as Certified Identity Management Professional (CIMP) or IDPro certification highly valued

ITIL Certification(s)