Senior Automation Developer

XMS is seeking a Microsoft Active Directory (AD) expert with solid knowledge of Microsoft 365/Entra ID to support advanced identity management platforms. The ideal candidate will have experience with advance identity and access management systems and principles; be able to demonstrate the ability to do problem solving with PowerShell or similar scripting solutions; and be able to communicate complex ideas with business leaders to help meet business needs with technical solutions. The candidate must have prior experience in enterprise environments. 
Responsibilities include:
Learn and master new software platforms and frameworks
Tier 3 level Active Directory troubleshooting including diagnosing complex replication and multi-forest and multi-domain issues
Analyze current Active Directory deployments to identify both technical and operational challenges while making recommendations and developing solutions for improvement
Analysis, design, testing and deployment of Active Directory and domain controllers
Design, deploy, customize, and troubleshoot Entra ID Connect and Entra ID in complex environments
Write, modify, and troubleshoot PowerShell scripts
Develop use cases, standards, roadmaps, effectively communicating and obtaining consensus across architecture, engineering, and operations teams
Independently manage and perform engineering role for large scale identity efforts and initiatives
Create, review, and modify detailed architecture, standards, design documentation
Required Education & Experience
Experience and confidence to be the subject matter expert (SME) Active Directory in large environments with hybrid connectivity to Entra ID
Strong working knowledge of Windows Servers, domain controllers, DNS, networking fundamentals, network security zones, and tiered security models
Ability to troubleshoot event logs, errors codes, and typical configuration issues with Windows based software
Experience working on on-prem and cloud platforms
Excellent writing and communication skills, including proven experience effectively communicating technical challenges and solutions to peers, customers and senior management
Desired Experience/Skills/Attributes
Microsoft MSCE certification (Desired)
Alternative scripting/programming skills (PowerShell, C#, VBScript)
Experience working in Microsoft cloud (Entra/Azure)
Experience with Microsoft identity management platforms such as Cayosoft Administrator, Quest Active Roles, ManageEngine, DRA, Adaxes, Netwrix
Working knowledge of foundational security principles related to identity including Kerberos, SSO, PKI, cryptography, RBAC, zero trust, PAM, SAML, OIDC
Working knowledge of LDAP and ability to comfortably construct queries
Excellent interpersonal and team skills.
Strong writing skills.