Microsoft Infrastructure & Entra Consultant

Description

Seeking a Lead Microsoft Infrastructure & Entra Consultant to fill a contract position. In this role, you will advance the organization’s cloud adoption efforts to enhance overall business value.

• Create secure, scalable architectures following Microsoft best practices and Zero Trust principles
• Continuously assess existing environments, identify areas for improvement, and implement optimization initiatives.
• Engineer and automate solutions using PowerShell, Ansible, or Terraform to ensure efficiency and repeatability
• Provide clear, informed recommendations that balance business needs, security and cost efficacy
• Implement advanced identity and access management (IAM) solutions with Microsoft Entra
• Develop hybrid identity strategies integrating cloud and on-premises directories
• Participate in paid, on-call rotation
• Apply conditional access, MFA, role-based access control (RBAC), and identity protection policies
• Lead deployment and migration projects across Entra ID (Azure AD), Microsoft 365, and on-premises Windows Server environments

Requirements

Candidates will be required to pass a background check and drug screening.

Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States.

Hybrid preferred: Holyoke, MA - Remote work may be considered for highly qualified applicants outside the local area

• Familiarity with Azure IaaS/Paas, PowerShell & Terraform scripting, and automation frameworks
• Employing Ansible Automation Platform as a configuration management technology is a plus
• 5+ years of progressive project management, Working with one or more IT concepts such as DevOps, Agile, ITIL, etc.
• Microsoft Cloud, PMP, ITIL certifications a plus
• Skilled in hybrid identity, federation and synchronization (AAD Connect / Entra Connect)
• Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Management Information Systems, Information Security, Cyber Security or related fields, or significant relevant job experience.
• Experience with Microsoft Exchange (on-prem and online), as well as data protection and compliance tools associated with the same
• Strong background in Active Directory, Group Policy, Certificate Services
• 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

Benefits

Duration: 1 year with possible extension

MWResource offers medical, dental and vision coverage through Capital Blue Cross, short- and long-term disability coverage, employer paid life insurance, and participation in the MWResource 401K plan for US based consultants.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance