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Active Directory Architect

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Irvine, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 5/22/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/18/2026
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Job Title: Active Directory Architect

Location: Irvine, CA - onsite

Duration: 6 months

AD Architect

Microsoft Active Directory, SAML, AD Domain controller, MFA, AD Integration

  • Lead AD architecture design for the DC Exit program, ensuring hybrid identity continuity.
  • Deploy and optimize AD Domain Controllers on AWS EC2 with resilient topology.
  • Create AD integration models for migrated Java/.NET, Oracle Exadata, and TIBCO workloads.
  • Develop SAML/SSO and MFA authentication models for cloud-hosted applications.
  • Define trust models, OU/GPO strategy, secure access controls, and DNS alignment.
  • Map AD dependencies and authentication paths for all migration waves.
  • Build automation (Terraform/Ansible/PowerShell) for provisioning and configuration.
  • Provide runbooks, topology diagrams, HLD/LLD, and operational transition guidelines.
  • Hands-on deployment of AD on AWS, including multi-AZ design and replication setup.
  • Experience with AWS Directory Services, DNS forwarding, hybrid authentication flows.
  • Expertise integrating AD with AWS IAM, SAML providers, and MFA for cloud workloads.
  • Strong understanding of AWS networking for identity: VPC, routing, SGs, DX/VPN/TGW.
  • Knowledge of cloud security practices for identity, access, and compliance.
  • Strong expertise in Microsoft Active Directory, multi-site design, FSMO roles, replication, and DNS integration.
  • Hands-on experience deploying AD Domain Controllers on AWS with proper site/subnet design.
  • Solid understanding of SAML, identity federation, and MFA enforcement for cloud applications.
  • Experience supporting AD needs for Java/.NET apps, Oracle/SQL DBs, and TIBCO integrations.
  • Strong knowledge of Windows Server 2016–2025 and AD integration for RHEL 7–9 systems.
  • Skilled in GPOs, OU structures, certificate services, and security hardening standards.
  • Familiar with automation using Terraform, Ansible, and PowerShell for AD operations.
  • Ability to troubleshoot authentication issues, replication delays, and hybrid identity failures.

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