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Job Title: Lead Infrastructure Architect
Location: Atlanta, GA 30303
Pay Rate: $90-$95/hr W2
Start Date: Immediate
End Date: Fill temporarily ~90 days initially. Optionally could
be a temp to perm flip.
Job Description:
Develops/architects plans for Client's hardware, configurations, system
software, infrastructure applications, and the infrastructure services they
offer to applications, the protocols and networks based on short- and
long-term IT organization strategy. Focuses on complex projects and
infrastructure elements. Determines specifications, then plans, designs, and
develops infrastructure solutions. Researches and maintains knowledge in
emerging technologies and possible application to the business. May assist
in planning for hardware resource availability. May assist in network
interface planning. May assist in the development of new applications.
Prepares reports regarding effectiveness of infrastructure and makes
recommendations for the adoption of new procedures. Typically leads complex
projects and participates in larger initiatives. Solves complex technical
and operational problems. Acts as a resource for teammates with less
experience. May have people management responsibilities for a small team.
Detailed Position Requirements and Areas of Knowledge:
* Senior or Lead Infrastructure Architect for Authentication and
Authorization engineering portfolio.
* Advanced skill sets and exceptional knowledge around the following
areas and disciplines:
* Directory Services
* Enterprise (Active Directory)
* Application (LDS)
* Group Policy and GPO Toolsets
* Unix Bridge (Centrify Server Suite)
* Directory Data Sync (FIM)
* Certificate Management
* Public Key Infrastructure (PKI)
* Certificate Authority
* Key Management
* Infrastructure Services
* DNS
* DHCP
* IPAM
* Auditing and logging Tools (Dell Change Auditor)
* Identity Management
* Federation (ADFS)
* Web SSO SAML (Centrify Cloud Identity)
* Deep understanding of Microsoft Active Directory versions 2008 &
2012 and underlying concepts including Group Policy
* Direct experience of Microsoft Active Directory 2012,
implementation, operation, and management
* Extensive experience working with and administering a large
Windows 2008/2008R2/2012/2012R2 infrastructure
* Experience and skilled at automatic AD/LDS management via
scripting (i.e., PowerShell, VBScript, or C#)
* Experience with LDS & LDAP directory architecture and design.
* Experience with SAML enabling access as well as single-sign-on
application integration
* Experience with Active Directory Federation Services (ADFS)
* Strong understanding of architecting and configuring Microsoft
Windows OS technology including AD Forests, Domains, Trusts, DNS, DHCP,
Group Policy and Organizational Units
* Must be an expert troubleshooter, able to correlate events and
find resolutions to complex issues
* Strong understanding of PKI (certificate based authentication) and
experience
* Understanding of key regulatory requirements affecting deployment
and operations of systems within a financial services organization
* Migration and consolidation of large scale AD infrastructures and
related technologies such as DNS, PKI (Native Microsoft), Integration with
Single Sign-On and Multi factor Authentication systems Strong communication
skills both verbal and written skills to develop technical documentation and
presentations
* Demonstrated delivery experience and technical architecture
design, configuration & implementation, migration & coexistence expertise
for medium to large sized enterprise messaging platforms the following
technologies:
* Understand strategies around cost reduction, archive, backups and
operations
* Server Virtualization experience
MAJOR RESPONSBILITIES for position:
* Engineering Practice/Portfolio: Authentication and Authorization
* Design Directory Services infrastructure including: Active
Directory (versions 2008, 2012) for enterprise directory services, LDS for
application directory services, design of Group Policy (GPO) for enterprise,
server and workstation policies.
* Responsible for the design of the global backup and recovery of
directory services (AD and LDS)
* Strong 'principal of least privilege access (LPA)' understanding
and ability to leverage technology to achieve such principal
* Have detailed understanding of and be able to handle assignments
in Certificate Management including, PKI, Certificate Authority and Key
Management.
* Have detailed understanding of and be fluent in the various
toolsets that manage the following Infrastructure Services: DNS, DHCP, and
IPAM.
* Evaluating solutions proposed by vendors and identifying the best
fit for organization's requirements
* Demonstrated ability to understand a customer's needs and
articulate technologies to business stakeholders. Including developing
current and future state assessments/designs that address business
requirements and best practices.
Certifications:
Education: Bachelor's degree in and 8 years of experience in infrastructure
management or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.