Microsoft Technical Solutions Architect Information Technology Chantilly, VA

NewGen Technologies; Chantilly, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

NewGen Technologies, a trusted provider of enterprise IT solutions, seeks a Microsoft Solutions Architect to lead Windows Server and Active Directory modernization, security, and automation for large‑scale on‑prem environments. You will define standards, roadmaps, and architecture reviews while mentoring teams and engaging stakeholders.

The role demands DoD‑level security familiarity, strong leadership, and proven delivery of high‑availability Microsoft infrastructure.

Qualifications

• TS/SCI CI Poly Clearance
• 7+ years designing and supporting enterprise Windows Server environments
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in CS/IT/Engineering
• Experience with enterprise patch management and deployment automation

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 technical planning and stakeholder engagements
• Design, implement, and support highly available Microsoft on-prem solutions (AD DS, Windows Server, DNS, DHCP, Group Policy, Kerberos, PKI/AD CS)
• Lead automation and security initiatives (PowerShell, DISA STIG compliance)
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex infrastructure and performance issues
• Lead technical projects through full system lifecycle and mentor engineering teams
• Collaborate with security, network, application, and operations teams to deliver enterprise solutions

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication skills

Technical leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT/Engineering or related field

Equivalent experience

Tools

PowerShell scripting

Ansible

Terraform

Automation platforms

VMware

Hyper-V

Deployment automation

Configuration management

Job description

We are seeking a Microsoft Solutions Architectto 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 thrives in complex, highly secure enterprise environments.

Responsibilities

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
• 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 improvementLead technical projects through the full system lifecycle and mentor engineering teams
• Collaborate with security, network, application, and operations teams to deliver enterprise solutions

Requirements

• TS/SCI CI Poly Clearance
• 16 years of experience that can be a combination of work history and education. This equates to a Doctorate and 8 years, master's and 10 years, bachelor's and 12 years, associates and 14 years or HS diploma and 16 years.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 7+ years designing and supporting enterprise Windows Server environments

Technical Expertise

• Deep expertise in:
  • Windows Server
  • Active Directory
  • Group Policy
  • DNS and DHCP
  • PKI/AD CS
  • Enterprise identity and access management
  • High-availability and clustering technologies
• Experience with Active Directory architecture, delegated administration, and RBAC design
• Advanced PowerShell scripting and infrastructure automation experience
• Experience with enterprise patch management, configuration management, and deployment automation
• Strong understanding of Microsoft security best practices, DISA STIGs, least-privilege access, and vulnerability remediation
• Experience with VMware, Hyper-V, or comparable virtualization platforms
• Strong knowledge of networking fundamentals, including TCP/IP, DNS, VLANs, firewalls, and network segmentation
• Proven ability to troubleshoot complex Windows, networking, virtualization, and storage environments
• Compliance with Department of Defense (DoD) 8140 Information Assurance Technical (IAT) Level 2

Professional Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent communication and technical documentation skills
• Ability to lead complex technical initiatives and work independently in a fast-paced environment

Desired Qualifications

• Experience with multi-site and geographically distributed Active Directory environments
• Experience with domain consolidations, migrations, and infrastructure modernization initiatives
• Experience with Ansible, Terraform, or similar automation platforms
• Experience with VDI, FSLogix, DEM, and enterprise desktop engineering
• Experience integrating Windows and Red Hat Enterprise Linux environments
• Experience with enterprise backup, disaster recovery, and business continuity solutions
• Knowledge of Zero Trust architecture and cybersecurity frameworks
• Experience leading architecture reviews, proof-of-concept efforts, and large-scale infrastructure transformation programs
• Experience working in highly regulated enterprise or government environments

About Us

For more than 20 years, NewGen Technologies has solved our clients' toughest IT challenges with integrity, security, and outstanding service by delivering both technology and talent. We have helped secure borders, have used artificial intelligence (AI) to fight terror, aided the identification of criminals, and have helped to prevent crime through the introduction of biometrics. Our team of Highly Cleared Specialists have hard-to-find skills and expertise in a wide spectrum of technologies to provide solutions that transform business processes and solve problems of national significance. #CJ