Senior Systems Engineer Active Directory and Entra ID

Senior Systems Engineer – IAM / M&A

Role Overview

The Senior Systems Engineer will lead identity integration initiatives supporting M&A projects, with a focus on:

• Active Directory domain consolidations
• Microsoft Entra ID tenant integrations
• Hybrid identity environments
• Identity migration and post-migration stabilization

The engineer will work within Insi's IAM Directory Services team, designing migration strategies, executing complex identity migrations, and ensuring stable, secure, and compliant environments.

Key Responsibilities

Identity Integration & Migration

• Execute Active Directory and Microsoft Entra ID integration activities supporting M&A projects.
• Develop and execute detailed migration plans, including AD object migrations using industry-standard tools.
• Design and implement AD domain consolidation and Entra ID tenant integration strategies.
• Configure Entra ID services, including synchronization, authentication methods, Conditional Access, and hybrid identity integrations.
• Support identity lifecycle management throughout migration projects.

PowerShell & Automation

• Develop PowerShell automation for:
• Migration activities
• Provisioning
• Reporting
• Validation
• Operational processes
• Use automation tools such as PowerShell DSC, Azure Automation, and Task Scheduler.

Subject Matter Expertise

• Provide technical guidance on identity architecture, domain consolidation, and tenant integration strategies.
• Troubleshoot complex identity, authentication, synchronization, and directory service issues across on-premises and cloud environments.
• Perform Active Directory health assessments and implement best-practice recommendations.
• Advise IT and security teams on identity-related compliance, governance, and risk mitigation.
• Create and maintain technical documentation, migration runbooks, architecture diagrams, and operational procedures.

Infrastructure & Operational Support

• Support DNS, Group Policy, PKI, Kerberos, and authentication-related configurations during migrations.
• Monitor identity services following deployment and implement continuous improvement actions.
• Deliver post-migration stabilization and knowledge transfer.
• Provide ongoing operational support for identity environments.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure integrations meet security and regulatory requirements.

Technical Environment

Core Platforms

• Windows Server 2016/2019/2022
• Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD)
• Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS)
• Azure AD Connect / Microsoft Entra Connect
• PowerShell

Identity & Security

• Identity Lifecycle Management
• M&A Domain Consolidation
• Hybrid Identity Integration
• Conditional Access
• Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)
• Identity Governance
• Azure AD Identity Protection

Automation

• PowerShell DSC
• Azure Automation
• Task Scheduler

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on experience with Microsoft Active Directory and Microsoft Entra ID.
• Proven experience with M&A integration projects, AD domain consolidations, or Entra ID tenant integrations.
• Deep knowledge of:
• Active Directory
• Group Policy
• DNS
• Kerberos
• PKI
• Strong expertise in Entra Connect / Cloud Sync and hybrid identity architectures.
• Strong understanding of Conditional Access, MFA, identity synchronization, and identity governance.
• Advanced PowerShell scripting and automation skills.
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot, monitor, and analyze event logs in complex identity environments.
• Experience with SSO protocols such as SAML and OAuth.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently in an enterprise environment.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, MIS, Information Technology, or a related field is preferred.

Nice to Have

• Experience with Azure AD B2B/B2C and external identity collaboration.
• Familiarity with Zero Trust security models.
• Experience with Microsoft Defender for Identity.
• Microsoft certifications such as:
• Microsoft Certified: Identity and Access Administrator
• Azure Solutions Architect Expert
• Knowledge of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform or ARM templates.
• Exposure to containerized workloads and identity integration with Kubernetes.