Project Role : Security Architect
Project Role Description : Define the cloud security framework and architecture, ensuring it meets the business requirements and performance goals. Document the implementation of the cloud security controls and transition to cloud security-managed operations.
Must have skills : Microsoft 365 Security & Compliance
Valuable to have skills : NA
Minimum 3 year(s) of experience is required
Educational Qualification : 15 years full time education

Directory Services Operations
Operate and maintain a hybrid identity architecture
based on on-premise Active Directory and Entra ID
in the M365 cloud
Manage Azure AD Connect synchronization, includ
ing monitoring, troubleshooting, and lifecycle man
agement
Administer Active Directory core services, including:
o Domains and trusts
o Sites and Services
o Replication topology
o DNS integration
Ensure high availability, performance, and stability
of directory services
Identity and Access Management
Administer Entra ID and Microsoft 365 tenant con
figuration
Manage and optimize:
o Conditional Access Policies




o Identity protection and authentication meth
ods

o Tenant-wide security and identity settings
Support application integrations and identity federa
tion scenarios
o Review and validate requests to ensure com
pliance with internal standards and pro
cesses
o Implement approved requests in a controlled
and auditable manner
o Access management and permission delega
tion through Quest Active Roles
Security, Hardening & Compliance
Harden AD, Entra ID, and M365 environments
based on security best practices and frameworks
(e.g. CIS Benchmarks)
Ensure:
o Least-privilege access models
o Secure authentication and authorization de
signs
o Regular review of privileged roles and access
paths
o Minimize risks for cyber-attacks or similar
vulnerabilities
Support audits, security assessments, and remedia
tion activities
Governance, Auditing and Reporting of AD by using
Quest s Active Administrator, Change Auditor, E

📌 Security Architect (Chennai)
🏢 Accenture
📍 Chennai