Principal, Solution Architecture

Job Title: Principal, Solution Architecture Location: Chicago, IL (Hybrid) Position Type: Fulltime Job Description: What You'll Do 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. Primary Duties and Responsibilities: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each primary duty satisfactorily. 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 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 Ensure teams maintain and execute organizational policies, procedures and controls, configuration management, and release management Work with cross-functional teams to train and transition to optimized identity management solutions Optimize, document, and support identity management components across platforms Take ownership of identity management discipline and manage all Level 2 related issues in the enterprise ecosystem Evaluate new tools, technologies, and processes to improve efficiency of identity management systems Qualifications: The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary functions. 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) If you believe you are qualified for this position and are currently in the job market or interested in making a change, please email me the resume along with contact details at roshni@nytpcorp.com