Solutions Architect

Principal, Solution ArchitectureSALARY: $170k - $210k plus 23%-30% bonusLOCATION: Coppell, TXHybrid 3 days onsiteLooking 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 managementThe 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 systemsDevelop comprehensive IAM strategies leveraging best practices across multiple platforms while maintaining strong expertise in Microsoft identity solutionsAnalyze and communicate industry trends in identity management technologies that benefit OCC to IT managementDrive short- and long-term architecture strategy for enterprise identity services, including integration with Microsoft 365 services, Entra ID, and other identity providersConduct end-to-end technical plan design for identity management solutions across multiple platformsDesign and participate in proof of concepts to enable new identity services that work across heterogeneous environmentsDevelop architectural designs for implementation of enterprise identity solutions with emphasis on interoperabilityPerform impact analysis and design modifications to existing systems for implementation of new identity servicesEstablish identity management standards and ensure compatibility and integration across the enterprise ecosystemQualifications:Experience managing enterprise identity solutions with strong Microsoft 365 backgroundDeep expertise in identity management solutions including Microsoft Entra ID (formerly Azure AD) and other major IAM platformsExperience with cloud infrastructure services including virtual desktop solutionsStrong knowledge of information protection and rights management across platformsGood understanding of how different identity services interact in an enterprise environmentAbility to investigate and perform Root Cause Analysis on reported issues and suggest workarounds before implementing permanent fixesAct as a subject matter expert for troubleshooting and resolving complex identity problems across platformsPartner effectively with different infrastructure and development teamsWork independently, prioritize existing projects, and proactively determine areas requiring additional attentionCollaborate with infrastructure teams, product managers, development teams and architects to provide platform-related knowledgeTechnical Skills:Strong expertise in enterprise identity management architectures and implementationsDeep knowledge of Microsoft Entra ID, Azure AD Connect, and hybrid identity solutionsExperience with federation technologies and cross-platform identity integrationKnowledge of information protection and rights management across solutionsExperience with cloud infrastructure services including virtual desktop solutionsExperience with automation and scripting for identity management (PowerShell, Python, etc.)Working knowledge of identity administration tools across platformsExperience with API-based identity managementKnowledge of modern authentication protocols (SAML, OAuth, OIDC, etc.)Experience with enterprise licensing models and optimization strategiesEducation and/or Experience:10+ years of experience in identity management technologies with strong focus on Microsoft identity solutions and cross-platform integrationCertificates or Licenses:Microsoft Certified: Identity and Access Administrator AssociateMicrosoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert or Microsoft 365 Certified: Enterprise Administrator ExpertAdditional industry certifications such as Certified Identity Management Professional (CIMP) or IDPro certification highly valuedITIL Certification(s)