We are seeking an experienced Active Directory / Microsoft Entra ID Technical Architect to lead the design, implementation, and operation of enterprise authentication infrastructure for a global authentication infrastructure renewal project supporting a major automotive parts manufacturer.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design, construction, and operations management of Active Directory and Microsoft Entra ID environments.
- Design, implementation, and operation of AD DS, Entra ID, and federation services.
- Design and operation of Identity & Access Management (IAM) and RBAC.
- Design and management of integrated on-premises Active Directory and Entra ID
- Design and operation of OUs, delegated management, and group policy (GPO)
- Design and technical support for authentication methods such as NTLM, Kerberos, and OAuth2.0.
- Construction of privileged access management and hierarchical management models.
- AD/Entra Security and compliance management in an identity environment
- Automation and efficiency promotion of operations using PowerShell
- Technical proposals, problem-solving support, and improvement proposals to customers
- Further enhance your expertise in Active Directory, Entra ID, and IAM, and acquire highly marketable skills.
- Be involved in a wide range of technical areas through collaboration with Microsoft 365 and End User Computing-related projects.
Requirements
What are we looking for:
- Experience in designing, building, and operating Active Directory and Microsoft Entra ID environments (3+ years)
- Experience in implementing, configuring, and operating Identity & Access Management (IAM)
- Knowledge and practical experience with Microsoft 365, Entra ID Connect, and Entra ID Federation Services
Language Requirements:
- Japanese: Fluent (Able to accurately and smoothly communicate complex business issues both orally and in writing)
- English: Conversational and basic reading and writing level (Able to hold everyday conversations and read and write simple texts, and understand and respond to basic business communications)
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in automation and script development using PowerShell.
- Knowledge of authentication technologies such as NTLM, Kerberos, and OAuth 2.0
- Experience in privileged access management (PAM) and RBAC operation.
- Experience in hybrid projects combining on-site and offshore resources.
- Experience in analyzing customer issues and generating improvement proposals or new projects.