Title:  Identity and Collaboration Solutions (ICS) Architect

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Identity and Collaboration Solutions (ICS) Architect

Identity and Collaboration Solutions (ICS) Architect is a member of the Identity and Collaboration Solutions team.

You will work in tight cooperation with the other groups inside Infrastructure & Operations Department, Global Service Desk and market/factory/origin IT teams, software vendors and cloud service providers.

Main areas of responsibilities:

• Analyzing business needs to architect relevant solutions in the area of the Directory Services, Identity Management, Messaging, Collaboration and Document Management, Enterprise Gateways
• Creating, maintaining, and communicating architecture roadmaps, standards, and strategies for the above technological domains
• Analyzing current Identity and Collaboration Infrastructure to detect critical deficiencies and recommend solutions for improvement to ensure modern and up to date Collaboration and Identity infrastructure
• Researching emerging technologies to enhance operational effectiveness, reduce costs and increase speed to market
• Ensuring proper integration of the cloud-based Identity and Collaboration services with the corresponding on-premise solutions
• Ensuring strong cooperation with DevSecOps teams to ensure that solutions are built as architected
• Validating technical changes impacting the Identity and Collaboration solutions
• Leading projects in the area of Identity and Collaboration Solutions

Requirements:

• University degree in computer science or equivalent
• Solid IT technical background (Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer or equivalent work experience)
• Experience with implementing complex enterprise cloud based and on-premise solutions in Microsoft environment in the area of Directory Services and Identity Management, Messaging, Collaboration and Document Management, Enterprise Gateways
• Proven experience in Microsoft cloud and client-server technologies, Windows / Active Directory / Azure Active Directory / Exchange / SharePoint / Teams / scripting skills (VBS, PowerShell and likes)
• Solid communication and project management skills
• Proficient in it service management processes and ITIL best practices
• Fluent English