Security Architect- Windows

POSITION PURPOSE
The Windows Security Architect is responsible for the design, implementation and lifecycle management of technology architectures and application architectures that support one or more application systems. The Architect is responsible for identifying and implementing technology and application solution designs and delivering sustainable, cost-effective business applications based on industry and business research. This position is also responsible for implementation and oversight of sustaining technology governance processes and associated teaching and mentoring of Business and IT Associates in proper use of the technology and application base.

MAJOR TASKS, RESPONSIBILITES AND KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
Lead design, development, and deployment of technical and application solutions to meet business requirements that are cost effective and sustainable. Deliver conceptual, logical, and physical solution specifications. 
Translate business requirements using complex methods and models to determine appropriate system solutions. 
Provide input into annual budget planning for technology migrations and project cost estimation. 
Research, identify, test, certify, and select technology products required for solution delivery. 
Establish and implement technology migration strategies for a specific application or architecture within an IT portfolio. 
Lead technology review meetings and ensure appropriate governance processes are followed.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• 10 years of related experience. 
• LDAP and Active Directory expertise.
• Understanding of email systems, DNS, and Internet concepts.
• Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS)
• Active Directory Federation Services (AD FS) 2.0
• Azure Active Directory Sync (AAD Sync)
• Exchange Server 2013/2010/2007 and exposure to 2003
• DNS and related technologies
• Windows PowerShell
• Microsoft Office 2010 and Microsoft Office 2007
• ActiveSync/Mobile Devices and mobility
• Migration knowledge from Microsoft and non-Microsoft messaging systems is a plus
• Microsoft Office Communications Server 2007 is a plus
• Microsoft SharePoint Server 2010 or Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007 is a plus
• Microsoft Lync / Skype for Business server experience is a plus
• EMS (Enterprise Mobility Suite) knowledge is a plus
• System Center (SCCM) knowledge is a plus

Years of Relevant Work Experience: 9 years

NATURE AND SCOPE
Typically reports to Senior Architect, Senior Manager, or Director 
No associates report to this role on a permanent basis, but requires the leadership of a work group: assign and review work, train and contribute to performance appraisal (but not hiring, firing or disciplinary action).

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: 
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Must be eighteen years of age or older.
Must be legally permitted to work in the United States.

ENVIRONMENTAL JOB REQUIREMENTS
Environment: Located in a comfortable indoor area. Any unpleasant conditions would be infrequent and not objectionable.

Travel: Typically requires overnight travel less than 10% of the time.

Education Required: The knowledge, skills and abilities typically acquired through the completion of a bachelor's degree program or equivalent degree in a field of study related to the job.

Physical Requirements: Most of the time is spent sitting in a comfortable position and there is frequent opportunity to move about. On rare occasions there may be a need to move or lift light articles.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies: Expert technical proficiency in one or more of the following: Retail applications, Windows platform, UNIX platforms, MVS COBOL, JAVA, J2EE, Relational Databases, Websphere Application Server, Websphere Commerce, Websphere MQ, Networking (Voice, LAN, WAN), SAP, Siebel, Peoplesoft. 
Comprehensive understanding of systems, applications, and/or networks so that practical solutions can be provided that factor system performance, usability, quality, cross-system interdependencies, scalability, and overall cost to develop and maintain. 
Strong problem solving and analytical skills. 
Strong oral and written communications skills.