Solution Architect

**Responsibilities**
- Design and architect IT Infrastructure modern workplace solutions, including end-user workstation transformation from Windows 10 to Windows 11, device hardening, security baselines, user profile management, device management, configuration management, hardware/software compatibility with asset lifecycle methodology, and implementation of OKTA,/Sailpoint & MFA/2FA etc.
- Verify existing domain structure setup on Azure AD, server infrastructure, network architecture, and security components to ensure alignment with modern workplace implementation principles.
- Hands on Design and solutions experience on end point devise management ,software management ,migration, OS management and collaboration tools.
- Proficency in designing (HLD) and Low-Level Designs (LLD) for key EUC technology stacks.
- Collaborate with stakeholders & Vendors to provide technical solutions and guidance during project implementation phases.
- Conduct feasibility studies and risk assessments to identify potential technical challenges and propose mitigation strategies.
- Conduct proof of concepts to define technology direction.
- Evaluate and select appropriate technologies, platforms, and tools to meet project requirements in the IT Infrastructure domain.
- Create and maintain all solution architecture and delivery artifacts, including infrastructure diagrams, technical specifications, and configurations. Document information into required runbooks.
- Foster a collaborative and positive team environment, promoting effective communication and problem-solving across infrastructure projects.
- Define and drive quality standards across solution design and delivery.
- Design and implement identity and access management solutions, including role-based access controls and privileged access management. Ensure secure authentication and authorization mechanisms, including Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA).
- Implement data classification and labeling frameworks to ensure data security and compliance. Utilize endpoint analytics tools to monitor and optimize device performance and user experience.
- Implement and manage policies for service accounts, ensuring they adhere to security best practices. Regularly review and audit service account usage to prevent unauthorized access.
- Develop and enforce mobile device management (MDM) policies for non-Windows devices, ensuring seamless integration of mobile devices into the end-user computing environment.
- Design and implement disaster recovery and business continuity plans for end-user computing environments. Regularly test and update plans to ensure preparedness for potential disruptions.
- Automate AD reporting tasks, providing regular reports on health, object status, and other relevant metrics.
- Conduct AD vulnerability assessments and remediate identified critical and high-risk vulnerabilities.

**Required skills:

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**Qualifications**
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field.
- 9+ years experience in core end user technologies and overall enterprise architecture
- Proven experience as a Solution Architect, designing and implementing IT Infrastructure & IT end-user - Modern Workplace architecture, and collaboration solutions in projects.
- Extensive experience with Microsoft’s modern workplace toolset, including Office 365, Windows, and deployment tools such as Identity with Azure Active Directory Premium, Intune (Microsoft Endpoint Management, MDM, and MAM), and Modern Deployment technologies. Deep technical competence in security and compliance, with a core competency in designing modern workplace architecture.
- Proficiency in Desktop Virtualization & Citrix certification.
- Strong working knowledge of Active Directory, DNS/DHCP, Single Sign-On, LDAP/LDAPS, Multi-Factor Authentication, Encryption, Enterprise Backup, and Windows Server.
- Demonstrated experience in delivering or consulting on cloud migration from hybrid cloud environments and modernization engagements on the Microsoft Azure platform.
- Proficiency in infrastructure technologies, such as cloud-based management and solutions referring to Windows Autopilot, Microsoft Intune, Cloud Configuration, and Endpoint Analytics.
- Good understanding of IT Service Management processes, such as incident, change, and problem management.
- Enterprise Architecture certification (TOGAF preferred).
- Security certification (ISC2 preferred, such as CISA).
- Azure Solution Architect certification.
- Must be from a Consulting background.