Microsoft Security Specialist role at Syntax focused on delivering Microsoft security workshops and advisory engagements. Collaborating on technology implementation while ensuring customer security success.
About the role
- Microsoft Identity and Security Architect assessing Active Directory environments and designing secure architectures. Leading migration strategies to Microsoft Entra ID with a focus on security best practices.
Responsibilities
- Lead a full assessment of current Active Directory environment.
- Conduct a comprehensive security review of the AD environment.
- Design and propose a modern, scalable, and secure AD architecture.
- Develop a roadmap for migration to Microsoft Entra ID.
- Collaborate with IT, Security, and Compliance teams.
- Implement identity governance, conditional access, and Zero Trust principles.
- Provide technical leadership and mentorship to internal teams.
- Document current and future state architectures, policies, and procedures.
Requirements
- 10+ years of experience in IT infrastructure with a focus on Microsoft technologies.
- Previous consulting experience in a customer-facing role
- Proven expertise in Active Directory architecture, design, and troubleshooting in complex large scale enterprise environments.
- Strong experience with Microsoft Entra ID / Azure AD, including hybrid identity and federation (AD FS, Pass-through Authentication, etc.).
- Well-established understanding of SSO protocols: SAML 2.0, OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect (OIDC), LDAP, Kerberos.
- Deep understanding of identity security, including privileged access management (PAM), MFA, conditional access, and Zero Trust.
- Experience with Microsoft Defender for Identity, Microsoft Sentinel, and other Microsoft 365 security tools.
- Excellent communication and documentation skills.
- Strong business acumen and a credible, professional appearance
- Customer-focused mindset with the ability to develop productive customer/team relationships
- Ability to effectively engage and influence business stakeholders.
- Ability to successfully handle multiple work streams and embrace change in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
- Ability to maintain composure and professionalism while managing to deadlines and shifting priorities
- A promoter of trust and teamwork
- Ability to delegate, motivate and influence
- Excellent presentation and interpersonal skills
- Strong problem solving, decision making, time management and organizational skills
- Innovative thinker with a desire and aptitude to always be learning and adapt to new business and/or functional concepts
- Commitment to quality work
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
- Willingness to travel when required (minimal)
Benefits
- Passionate team members
- Challenging projects
- Great place to work
- Tools and resources for success
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