Data Architect jobs in United States

Leads the technical design, roadmap, and strategic direction for the Group’s Microsoft Cloud, Directory Services, and systems-related technical capabilities.

• Function as team lead for Active Directory / Entra ID / Windows environment, provide oversight on daily activities to set priorities, function as mentor, help with problem escalation, and communicate significant problems or issues to management
• Provide design and architecture guidance regarding projects and incidents associated with Active Directory / Windows topics for messaging administrators, programmers, web developers, network security engineers, database analysts, network managers, and implementation teams
• Participate in the identification of vulnerabilities and their mitigation
• Participate in the analysis and redesign of existing infrastructure systems and services
• Participate in the analysis, design and implementation of future infrastructure systems and services
• Create and maintain documentation on SOPs and System Design
• Research, evaluate, recommend and implement new systems technologies
• Perform capacity planning, upgrades and expansion of Active Directory environment
• Maintain effective communications with vendors, peers and clients in support of assigned projects
• Effectively coordinates project efforts so that deliverables are met within the appropriate timeframe and budget constraints or budget estimates
• Documentation of technical work is required with every project and technical standard

• Strong English communication skills, both written and spoken
• Provide technical direction to vendor on complex firewall changes
• Regular communications with hotel and corporate teams and vendors are required (both verbal and email)
• Projects and meetings are multinational and this position requires attendance outside of normal working hours
• Planning and multi-tasking is a requirement of this position, since this position typically is lead for several concurrent projects
• Communicate with hotel teams regarding outstanding tasks and deliverables and assist in maintaining the defined timeline
• Participate in training and vendor activities concerning new technology and solutions

Skills and Desired Experience:

The individual should be familiar with standard operating procedures and best practices in the listed technology areas, and rely on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals:

• Windows Server and Active Directory Architecture
• Windows Server and Active Directory Security
• Active Directory integrated applications
• Entra ID / Azure AD
• DNS services • DHCP services • NTP services
• Microsoft 365 and Office 365 configuration, management, oversight
• File and Print services
• Auditing technologies and tools, and provide reports, as needed
• Auditing and security policies and procedures
• SCCM and WSUS, for both servers and desktops
• Virtualization • Firewalls
• High Availability / Disaster Recovery Design Concepts
• n-Tier infrastructure
• Cloud Networking Familiarity: VPCs, subnets, load balancers, DNS, and connectivity options (VPN, Direct Connect).
• Integration with Legacy Systems: Designing solutions that integrate with on-premises or legacy systems and managing data flows between different environments.
• Performance and Cost Optimization: Expertise in designing cost-efficient solutions while meeting performance requirements.

• 7+ years hands-on experience in Windows / Active Directory environments
• 4+ years hands-on experience in a complex architectural environment
• Experience in Windows Server / Active Directory, and related services
• Auditing methodologies
• Security methodologies
• Virtualization methodologies
• Firewalls and tiered environment methodologies
• High Availability and Disaster Recovery methodologies
• BS in a technology field. Equivalent experience can be substituted on a year-to-year basis.

• Manage various technical team activities in coordination with their respective managers
• Work constructively with internal MOHG teams and sub-contract partners
• No direct managerial supervision responsibilities