Lead Microsoft Infrastructure & Entra Engineer
About The Position
Kforce has a client in Holyoke, MA that is seeking a Lead Microsoft Infrastructure & Entra Engineer. Responsibilities: Lead deployment and migration projects across Entra ID (Azure AD), Microsoft 365, and on-premises Windows Server environments Engineer and automate solutions using PowerShell, Ansible, or Terraform to ensure efficiency and repeatability Implement advanced identity and access management (IAM) solutions with Microsoft Entra Apply conditional access, MFA, role-based access control (RBAC), and identity protection policies Develop hybrid identity strategies integrating cloud and on-premises directories Create secure, scalable architectures following Microsoft best practices and Zero Trust principles Continuously assess existing environments, identify areas for improvement, and implement optimization initiatives. Provide clear, informed recommendations that balance business needs, security and cost efficacy Participate in paid, on-call rotation Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Management Information Systems, Information Security, Cyber Security or related fields, or significant relevant job experience Microsoft Cloud, PMP, ITIL certifications a plus 5+ years of progressive project management, Working with one or more IT concepts such as DevOps, Agile, ITIL, etc. Deep hands-on experience with Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD), Microsoft 365, Azure Cloud and Windows Server (2012 R2 - 2025) Fluency in PowerShell, Terraform, Desired State Configuration methodologies Strong background in Active Directory, Group Policy, Certificate Services Skilled in hybrid identity, federation and synchronization (AAD Connect/Entra Connect) Experience with Microsoft Exchange (on-prem and online), as well as data protection and compliance tools associated with the same Familiarity with Azure IaaS/Paas, PowerShell & Terraform scripting, and automation frameworks Proven ability to translate business requirements into resilient, secure and scalable technical solutions Demonstrated sound judgment and decision-making in complex, multi-stakeholder environments Self-motivated, organized, able to work dependently under pressure Exceptional analytical and problem-solving abilities Experience employing Ansible Automation Platform as a configuration management technology, and/or code management using GIT, CI/CD a plus
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Management Information Systems, Information Security, Cyber Security or related fields, or significant relevant job experience
- 5+ years of progressive project management, Working with one or more IT concepts such as DevOps, Agile, ITIL, etc.
- Deep hands-on experience with Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD), Microsoft 365, Azure Cloud and Windows Server (2012 R2 - 2025)
- Fluency in PowerShell, Terraform, Desired State Configuration methodologies
- Strong background in Active Directory, Group Policy, Certificate Services
- Skilled in hybrid identity, federation and synchronization (AAD Connect/Entra Connect)
- Experience with Microsoft Exchange (on-prem and online), as well as data protection and compliance tools associated with the same
- Familiarity with Azure IaaS/Paas, PowerShell & Terraform scripting, and automation frameworks
- Proven ability to translate business requirements into resilient, secure and scalable technical solutions
- Demonstrated sound judgment and decision-making in complex, multi-stakeholder environments
- Self-motivated, organized, able to work dependently under pressure
- Exceptional analytical and problem-solving abilities
Nice To Haves
- Microsoft Cloud, PMP, ITIL certifications a plus
- Experience employing Ansible Automation Platform as a configuration management technology, and/or code management using GIT, CI/CD a plus
Responsibilities
- Lead deployment and migration projects across Entra ID (Azure AD), Microsoft 365, and on-premises Windows Server environments
- Engineer and automate solutions using PowerShell, Ansible, or Terraform to ensure efficiency and repeatability
- Implement advanced identity and access management (IAM) solutions with Microsoft Entra
- Apply conditional access, MFA, role-based access control (RBAC), and identity protection policies
- Develop hybrid identity strategies integrating cloud and on-premises directories
- Create secure, scalable architectures following Microsoft best practices and Zero Trust principles
- Continuously assess existing environments, identify areas for improvement, and implement optimization initiatives.
- Provide clear, informed recommendations that balance business needs, security and cost efficacy
- Participate in paid, on-call rotation
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Industry
Administrative and Support Services
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
