Senior Automation Developer with Security Clearance

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 contr ollers 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 contr ollers, 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.