Senior Cloud Architect – M365 Identity & Active Directory | Cognizant Careers
Job Description
Summary
Cognizant is hiring a highly skilled Senior Cloud Architect with 15–19 years of experience in M365 Identity Management, ADFS, and Active Directory solutions. This hybrid role offers the opportunity to lead cloud identity architecture, authentication, and access management strategies for enterprise-scale environments. If you have proven expertise in Microsoft Certificate Management, AD administration, and secure identity creation, this role allows you to make a global impact by ensuring enterprise security and seamless cloud integration.
This is a full-time, day-shift position with no travel requirements, ideal for professionals ready to take on a strategic leadership role in cloud architecture and identity management.
Job Details at a Glance
| Position | Senior Cloud Architect |
|---|---|
| Company | Cognizant |
| Location | Hybrid (India) |
| Work Model | Hybrid |
| Shift | Day Shift |
| Experience Required | 15–19 years |
| Travel | None |
| Employment Type | Full-time, Permanent |
| Key Expertise | M365 Identity Management, ADFS, Active Directory, Certificate Management |
| Certification | Microsoft Certified: Identity and Access Administrator Associate |
Key Responsibilities
As a Sr. Cloud Architect – Identity Management, you will:
- Lead the design and implementation of M365 Identity solutions to enhance security and scalability.
- Oversee ADFS and Core Infra Active Directory integrations for seamless user authentication.
- Design identity creation processes using Active Directory, ensuring compliance and accuracy.
- Develop strategies for Microsoft Certificate Management to strengthen enterprise security.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align AD solutions with business needs.
- Administer, optimize, and secure Microsoft Active Directory environments.
- Recommend improvements to existing identity management systems to boost efficiency.
- Ensure compliance with industry standards and cloud security best practices.
- Troubleshoot and resolve identity-related system issues to minimize downtime.
- Create and maintain detailed documentation of identity processes.
- Mentor junior engineers and share expertise in cloud identity solutions.
- Contribute to policies, procedures, and governance models for identity management.
Skills & Qualifications
- 15–19 years of experience in cloud architecture and identity management.
- Deep expertise in M365 Identity Management and ADFS.
- Proficiency in Active Directory, Certificate Management, and AD administration.
- Strong experience in designing scalable identity and access solutions.
- Excellent problem-solving, troubleshooting, and stakeholder management skills.
- Strong communication skills to present technical concepts to non-technical teams.
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
- Microsoft Certified: Identity and Access Administrator Associate (required).
Why Join Cognizant?
- Be part of a global network of 300,000+ associates.
- Thrive in a collaborative, innovative, and inclusive workplace.
- Access career growth and learning opportunities through Cognizant’s industry-leading platforms.
- Recognized as one of Forbes World’s Best Employers 2024.
- Work on cutting-edge cloud identity and security projects with global impact.
About Cognizant
Cognizant is a leading global professional services company that transforms clients’ business, operating, and technology models for the digital era. Headquartered in the U.S. and ranked among the NASDAQ-100 and Forbes World’s Best Employers, Cognizant helps organizations build innovative and efficient businesses through cloud, data, and digital transformation. Learn more at www.cognizant.com.
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