Microsoft Technical Solutions Architect

CyberCore Technologies; Springfield (VA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

CyberCore Technologies seeks a Microsoft Solutions Architect to lead design, modernization, security, and automation of enterprise on-prem Microsoft infrastructure. This role acts as the technical authority for Windows Server and Active Directory, guiding roadmaps and engineering standards in complex, highly secure environments.

You will drive architecture reviews, implement automation with PowerShell, enforce DISA STIG compliance, and mentor teams across security, network, and operations to

Qualifications

• Demonstrated expertise in Microsoft Windows Server and AD architecture.
• Experience defining enterprise architecture standards and roadmaps.
• Proven ability to lead architecture reviews and stakeholder engagements.

Responsibilities

• Define and maintain enterprise architecture standards for Microsoft technologies.
• Develop technology roadmaps, modernization strategies, and future-state designs.
• Lead architecture reviews, technical evaluations, and solution design efforts.
• Serve as the primary Microsoft infrastructure SME for planning and engagements.
• Design, implement, and support on-prem Microsoft solutions (AD DS, Windows Server, DNS, DHCP).
• Create architectural documentation, implementation plans, and operational standards.
• Develop automation solutions using PowerShell and modern tooling.
• Lead vulnerability remediation, system hardening, and security initiatives.
• Troubleshoot complex infrastructure issues and mentor teams across disciplines.

Skills

Microsoft Architecture

Leadership

Security Practices

PowerShell

Automation

Stakeholder Engagement

Tools

Active Directory

Group Policy

Windows Server

Job description

The Microsoft Solutions Architect will lead the design, modernization, security, and automation of enterprise on-prem Microsoft infrastructure. This role serves as the technical authority for Windows Server and Active Directory architecture, driving strategic technology decisions, engineering standards, and long-term infrastructure roadmaps. The ideal candidate combines deep technical expertise with strong leadership skills and thrive is complex, highly secure enterprise environments.

What You'll Do

Architecture & Strategy

• Define and maintain enterprise architecture standards for Microsoft technologies.
• Develop technology roadmaps, modernization strategies, and future-state designs.
• Lead architecture reviews, technical evaluations, and solution design efforts.
• Serve as the primary Microsoft infrastructure SME for technical planning and stakeholder engagements.

Infrastructure Engineering

• Design, implement, and support highly available Microsoft on-prem solutions, including:

• Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS)
• Windows Server
• DNS, DHCP, Group Policy, and Kerberos
• PKI/AD CS
• File, storage, and remote desktop services

• Design delegated administration, RBAC, and identity management solutions.
• Create detailed architectural documentation, implementation plans, and operational standards.

Automation & Security

• Develop automation solutions using PowerShell and modern infrastructure automation tools.
• Implement security best practices, privileged access controls, and DISA STIG compliance.
• Lead vulnerability remediation, system hardening, and infrastructure security initiatives.

Technical Leadership

• Troubleshoot and resolve complex infrastructure and performance issues.
• Perform root cause analysis and drive continuous improvement.
• Lead technical projects through the full system lifecycle and mentor engineering teams.
• Collaborate with security, network, application, and operations teams to deliver enterprise solutions.