Senior ICAM & Zero Trust Architect (AD/Entra)

Leidos; Washington; On-site; USD 131,000 - 237,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos seeks a Senior Technical Solutions Architect to deliver modern ICAM and Zero Trust Architectures across on‑premises and cloud environments. You will lead modernization, translate requirements into technical options, and perform hands‑on prototyping.

The role requires deep expertise in Active Directory, Entra ID, RBAC/PBAC, and policy-based security. Expect collaboration with security, network, and application teams to uphold Zero Trust standards.

Qualifications

• BS degree and 12+ years of prior relevant experience; additional experience in lieu of degree
• 8+ years of hands-on experience in a lead role
• MCSE or MCSA certification in Windows Server / Directory Services is required
• Proven experience/proficiency in enterprise‑level Windows Server administration and Directory Services management
• Proven experience with Azure services: Azure Virtual Machines, Azure AD Domain Services, Azure Arc, and Microsoft Entra suite
• Understanding of Attributes Based Access Control (ABAC) implementation, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), and Policy-Based Access Control (PBAC)
• Strong expertise in Azure AD / Entra ID, hybrid identity, and cloud migration projects
• Deep knowledge of Windows Server operating systems (2016/2019/2022), AD DS, DNS, DHCP, PKI, and certificate services
• PowerShell scripting proficiency for automation and reporting
• Demonstrated experience with Digital Identity Management and Identity Governance / ICAM services

Responsibilities

• Manage and prioritize tasks within the directory services team, ensuring timely delivery
• Design, implement, and manage AD DS including forest/domain architecture, trusts, replication, high availability
• Lead hybrid identity initiatives using Azure AD Connect, Entra ID, and cloud sync technologies
• Develop ZT and ICAM solutions through COTS integration activities
• Perform requirements decomposition and inform downstream feature development
• Migrate and modernize legacy AD environments to Azure-native or hybrid solutions
• Provide presentations to senior leaders describing solution options and tradeoffs
• Champion the development, documentation, and execution of system policies
• Influence project/team leaders regarding solution design, processes, and approaches
• Collaborate with Security, Networking, and Application teams to enforce Zero Trust principles

Skills

PowerShell scripting

Azure AD Entra ID

Hybrid identity

AD DS management

RBAC / ABAC

MFA solutions

Identity Governance

Cloud migration

Communication

Education

BS degree

MCSE or MCSA certification

Tools

PowerShell

Terraform

Bicep

Lambda

Azure AD Connect

Entra ID

Job description

Leidos seeks a Senior Technical Solutions Architect to deliver modern ICAM and Zero Trust Architectures across on‑premises and cloud environments. You will lead modernization, translate requirements into technical options, and perform hands‑on prototyping.

The role requires deep expertise in Active Directory, Entra ID, RBAC/PBAC, and policy-based security. Expect collaboration with security, network, and application teams to uphold Zero Trust standards.