Azure AD Architect

Job Title: Azure Administrator / Azure AD Architect

Location: Remote
Duration: Long-Term Contract (3+ Years | Immediate Requirement)

Job Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled Azure Administrator / Azure AD Architect with a strong on-premises Windows infrastructure background. The ideal candidate should have hands-on experience managing Windows Servers, Active Directory, and hybrid environments, with proven expertise in integrating on-premises systems into the Azure ecosystem.

This position is ideal for professionals who have transitioned from traditional Windows System Administration to Azure Cloud and can seamlessly manage both environments.

Key Responsibilities

Administer and manage on-premises Windows Server infrastructure including Active Directory (AD), DNS, DHCP, domains, and forests.

Design and implement hybrid identity and directory synchronization using Microsoft Entra Connect / Azure AD Connect between on-premises AD and Azure AD tenants.

Configure and maintain Azure AD, O365 connectors, and Intune for device and policy management.

Implement and support secure authentication mechanisms (NTLM, Kerberos, Certificate Authority, and SAML SSO).

Deploy and configure Azure resources (ARM templates, Resource Groups, NSGs, VPN gateways, and tagging standards).

Manage networking concepts such as VLANs, segmentation, and firewalls across hybrid environments.

Perform basic SQL Server administration (on-premises or Azure-hosted).

Collaborate with security and infrastructure teams to ensure compliance and optimal performance.

Must-Have Technical Skills

Strong Windows Server Administration (AD, Forests, DNS/DHCP, GPOs)

On-Premises AD & Azure AD Integration using Entra / Azure AD Connect

Azure Administration - VM deployments, policies, and access control

Intune & O365 Administration

Authentication Protocols: NTLM, Kerberos, SAML, CA-based auth

Networking Fundamentals: Firewalls, VPNs, subnets, routing

SQL (Basic level)

Hands-On Experience Scenarios

Active Directory Forest Trust with Entra Connect Sync

Established bidirectional trust between multiple on-prem AD forests.

Synced both forests to a single Azure tenant for unified identity management.

Synchronizing Multiple Forests via Single Entra Connect Server

Configured synchronization from multiple on-prem AD forests to a single Entra tenant without forest trust.

Entra Connect Cloud Sync (Nice to Have)

Implemented lightweight, agent-based sync for secondary forests in distributed environments.

Preferred Profile

13+ years of experience in Windows System Administration and Active Directory management.

7+ years of hands-on experience in Azure Administration / Entra / Azure AD.

Proven experience managing hybrid (on-prem + cloud) infrastructure.

Excellent troubleshooting, communication, and documentation skills.