What are the responsibilities and job description for the Microsoft Infrastructure & Entra Consultant position at MWResource, Inc.?
JOB-2306
Hybrid preferred: Holyoke, MA - Remote work may be considered for highly qualified applicants outside the local area
Duration: 1 year with possible extension
Seeking a Lead Microsoft Infrastructure & Entra Consultant to fill a contract position. In this role, you will advance the organization’s cloud adoption efforts to enhance overall business value.
Skills and Experience
- Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Management Information Systems, Information Security, Cyber Security or related fields, or significant relevant job experience.
- 5 years of progressive project management, Working with one or more IT concepts such as DevOps, Agile, ITIL, etc.
- Deep hands-on experience with Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD), Microsoft 365, Azure Cloud and Windows Server (2012 R2 - 2025).
- Strong background in Active Directory, Group Policy, Certificate Services
- Skilled in hybrid identity, federation and synchronization (AAD Connect / Entra Connect)
- Experience with Microsoft Exchange (on-prem and online), as well as data protection and compliance tools associated with the same
- Familiarity with Azure IaaS/Paas, PowerShell & Terraform scripting, and automation frameworks
- Fluency in PowerShell, Terraform, Desired State Configuration methodologies
- Employing Ansible Automation Platform as a configuration management technology is a plus
- Microsoft Cloud, PMP, ITIL certifications a plus
What You Will Be Doing
- Lead deployment and migration projects across Entra ID (Azure AD), Microsoft 365, and on-premises Windows Server environments
- Engineer and automate solutions using PowerShell, Ansible, or Terraform to ensure efficiency and repeatability
- Implement advanced identity and access management (IAM) solutions with Microsoft Entra
- Apply conditional access, MFA, role-based access control (RBAC), and identity protection policies
- Develop hybrid identity strategies integrating cloud and on-premises directories
- Create secure, scalable architectures following Microsoft best practices and Zero Trust principles
- Continuously assess existing environments, identify areas for improvement, and implement optimization initiatives.
- Provide clear, informed recommendations that balance business needs, security and cost efficacy
- Participate in paid, on-call rotation
Benefits
MWResource offers medical, dental and vision coverage through Capital Blue Cross, short- and long-term disability coverage, employer paid life insurance, and participation in the MWResource 401K plan for US based consultants.
Applications accepted on a rolling basis until filled.
MWResource does not discriminate based on race, gender, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or anything else that makes you part of any group.
Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States.
Candidates will be required to pass a background check and drug screening.
Please note we are not open to outsourcing our recruitment needs.