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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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