Vantage Point Consulting
Cloud Infrastructure Architect
Vantage Point Consulting, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
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We are looking for an experienced Active Directory Architect and Hybrid Cloud Infrastructure expert with a strong background in Wintel Infrastructure, Virtualization (VMware), and Multi-Cloud platforms, primarily Azure (with additional exposure to GCP and AWS being a plus). The candidate will be responsible for end-to-end infrastructure solutions, Active Directory migrations, cloud strategy, and hybrid integration projects. Job Description
We are looking for an experienced Active Directory Architect and Hybrid Cloud Infrastructure expert with a strong background in Wintel Infrastructure, Virtualization (VMware), and Multi-Cloud platforms, primarily Azure (with additional exposure to GCP and AWS being a plus). The candidate will be responsible for end-to-end infrastructure solutions, Active Directory migrations, cloud strategy, and hybrid integration projects.
Key Responsibilities
Design and architect infrastructure solutions for Active Directory, Hybrid Cloud, and on-premises data centers
Lead and support Active Directory migrations (cloud-to-cloud, on-prem to cloud) with minimal downtime
Design and implement VMware infrastructure (vSphere, vCenter, ESXi)
Plan and implement Azure infrastructure solutions; exposure to GCP and AWS is a plus
Define and implement IAM (Identity and Access Management) strategies using tools like Microsoft Identity Manager (MIM), Kerberos, LDAP, SAML
Establish AD security strategies, configure group policies, and manage user access
Lead creation of comprehensive documentation, including High-Level Design (HLD), Low-Level Design (LLD), implementation guides, and runbooks
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align IT infrastructure with business needs
Manage steady-state operations with a focus on cost optimization, performance, and lifecycle management
Provide mentorship and technical leadership to junior engineers and project teams
Required Skills & Experience
12+ years in IT Infrastructure, with at least 5 years in an architecture role
Strong Hands-on Experience With
Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, and Group Policy Management
Active Directory migration tools: Quest, Binary Tree, ADMT
Hybrid Cloud platforms, especially Azure
VMware suite (vSphere, vCenter, ESXi)
On-prem to cloud datacenter transformation projects
Proficiency in IAM technologies: Azure AD, MIM, Kerberos, LDAP, SAML, PKI
Experience with AD migration projects including mergers, consolidations, or optimizations
Excellent problem-solving and communication skills
Strong understanding of cloud security, compliance, and governance best practices
Preferred Certifications
Microsoft Certified Professional
Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect Expert
VMware Certified Professional (VCP) or above
Experience Level
12+ years (with at least 5 years as an Architect) Seniority level
Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type
Employment type Full-time Job function
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Cloud Infrastructure Architect
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Vantage Point Consulting 1 day ago Be among the first 25 applicants Join to apply for the
Cloud Infrastructure Architect
role at
Vantage Point Consulting Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. Job Description
We are looking for an experienced Active Directory Architect and Hybrid Cloud Infrastructure expert with a strong background in Wintel Infrastructure, Virtualization (VMware), and Multi-Cloud platforms, primarily Azure (with additional exposure to GCP and AWS being a plus). The candidate will be responsible for end-to-end infrastructure solutions, Active Directory migrations, cloud strategy, and hybrid integration projects. Job Description
We are looking for an experienced Active Directory Architect and Hybrid Cloud Infrastructure expert with a strong background in Wintel Infrastructure, Virtualization (VMware), and Multi-Cloud platforms, primarily Azure (with additional exposure to GCP and AWS being a plus). The candidate will be responsible for end-to-end infrastructure solutions, Active Directory migrations, cloud strategy, and hybrid integration projects.
Key Responsibilities
Design and architect infrastructure solutions for Active Directory, Hybrid Cloud, and on-premises data centers
Lead and support Active Directory migrations (cloud-to-cloud, on-prem to cloud) with minimal downtime
Design and implement VMware infrastructure (vSphere, vCenter, ESXi)
Plan and implement Azure infrastructure solutions; exposure to GCP and AWS is a plus
Define and implement IAM (Identity and Access Management) strategies using tools like Microsoft Identity Manager (MIM), Kerberos, LDAP, SAML
Establish AD security strategies, configure group policies, and manage user access
Lead creation of comprehensive documentation, including High-Level Design (HLD), Low-Level Design (LLD), implementation guides, and runbooks
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align IT infrastructure with business needs
Manage steady-state operations with a focus on cost optimization, performance, and lifecycle management
Provide mentorship and technical leadership to junior engineers and project teams
Required Skills & Experience
12+ years in IT Infrastructure, with at least 5 years in an architecture role
Strong Hands-on Experience With
Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, and Group Policy Management
Active Directory migration tools: Quest, Binary Tree, ADMT
Hybrid Cloud platforms, especially Azure
VMware suite (vSphere, vCenter, ESXi)
On-prem to cloud datacenter transformation projects
Proficiency in IAM technologies: Azure AD, MIM, Kerberos, LDAP, SAML, PKI
Experience with AD migration projects including mergers, consolidations, or optimizations
Excellent problem-solving and communication skills
Strong understanding of cloud security, compliance, and governance best practices
Preferred Certifications
Microsoft Certified Professional
Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect Expert
VMware Certified Professional (VCP) or above
Experience Level
12+ years (with at least 5 years as an Architect) Seniority level
Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type
Employment type Full-time Job function
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