Identity Architect - Active Directory (Domain Consolidation)

The ideal candidate will have extensive hands-on experience designing, managing, consolidating, and securing large Active Directory environments with multiple domains, trees, and forests. We are seeking an experienced Identity Architect specializing in Active Directory (AD) to support a large-scale domain consolidation and Active Directory security initiative within a complex enterprise environment.

Identity Architect – Active Directory (Domain Consolidation)
Work Location: 100% Remote
Project Location: Chicago, IL

Job Description
We are seeking an experienced Identity Architect specializing in Active Directory (AD) to support a large-scale domain consolidation and Active Directory security initiative within a complex enterprise environment.
The ideal candidate will have extensive hands-on experience designing, managing, consolidating, and securing large Active Directory environments with multiple domains, trees, and forests.
Required Skills & Experience

• Strong experience with Microsoft Active Directory architecture and administration in large enterprise environments.
• Extensive knowledge of AD Domains, Trees, and Forests.
• Hands-on experience with Active Directory domain consolidation and migration initiatives.
• Strong understanding of AD Hardening and Active Directory security best practices.
• Experience identifying and remediating Active Directory security vulnerabilities and configuration weaknesses.
• Knowledge of Group Policy (GPO), DNS, trusts, authentication, and domain/forest architecture.
• Ability to assess existing Active Directory environments and recommend secure, scalable target-state architectures.
• Experience supporting complex, multi-domain and multi-forest enterprise environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead or support Active Directory domain consolidation activities.
• Assess existing domains, trees, forests, trusts, and identity infrastructure.
• Develop architecture and migration strategies for consolidating Active Directory environments.
• Implement AD hardening and security controls to strengthen the overall identity environment.
• Identify security risks, legacy configurations, and architectural gaps within Active Directory.
• Work with infrastructure, security, and identity teams to establish Active Directory standards and best practices.
• Provide technical guidance throughout domain migration and consolidation activities.

 
“All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.”