Solutions & Platform Architect - Microsoft

US – Remote: This is a remote position open to candidates anywhere in the United States. Remote candidates must be available to work Pacific Time Zone hours. Candidates based in the greater Seattle area will work a hybrid remote/in-office schedule from our casual, pet-friendly office at least 3 days a week (Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday).

The Solutions & Platform Architect – Microsoft serves as the organization's technical authority for Microsoft Identity, Security, Endpoint Management, and Zero Trust architecture. This role will lead the design, engineering, deployment, and operational maturity of Microsoft Entra ID, Identity Governance, Policies, Intune, Windows Autopilot, Defender, Global Secure Access, and Microsoft 365 security/E5 capabilities.

The ideal candidate combines deep hands-on engineering expertise with enterprise architecture capabilities and has successfully delivered complex identity transformations including Active Directory modernization, password less authentication, cloud-first endpoint management, and Zero Trust initiatives. This individual will partner closely with Technology Operations, Information Security, Infrastructure, Compliance, Service Desk, and business stakeholders to develop and execute Trupanion's Microsoft platform roadmap.

Responsibilities:

Identity Modernization

• Lead Active Directory dependency reduction initiatives.
• Develop and execute Entra-first identity architecture strategy.
• Design and implement Microsoft Entra Cloud Sync.
• Lead migration from Entra Connect architecture where appropriate.
• Assess and reduce authentication dependencies.
• Drive ADFS retirement planning and execution.
• Establish identity source-of-authority governance

Authentication & Access Management

• Lead Microsoft's passwordless authentication strategy.
• Implement Microsoft Authenticator and Passkeys.
• Design Windows Hello for Business deployment.
• Implement Cloud Kerberos Trust architecture.
• Develop phishing-resistant authentication standards.
• Establish authentication lifecycle standards.

Endpoint Modernization

• Lead Intune transformation initiatives.
• Design cloud-first endpoint management standards.
• Drive GPO-to-Intune migration programs.
• Implement CIS benchmark controls through Intune.
• Modernize Windows deployment and provisioning services.
• Establish device lifecycle standards.

Entra Join & Autopilot Transformation

• Lead Hybrid AD to Entra Join transition strategies.
• Architect Autopilot modernization initiatives.
• Implement Cloud Kerberos Trust integrations.
• Design deployment and enrollment standards.
• Remove legacy dependencies impacting modern deployments.

Secure Access Architecture

• Lead evaluation of Microsoft Global Secure Access.
• Design Entra Private Access architecture.
• Design Entra Internet Access architecture.
• Develop coexistence and migration strategies from Zscaler.
• Conduct proof-of-concept testing.
• Create migration roadmaps and operational support models.

Identity Governance

• Evaluate and implement Entra Identity Governance capabilities.
• Design Joiner-Mover-Leaver workflows.
• Develop automated access certification processes.
• Integrate identity lifecycle management with HR systems.
• Improve role-based access governance and compliance.

Automation & Engineering

• Develop PowerShell automation solutions.
• Utilize Microsoft Graph APIs.
• Automate provisioning and reporting.
• Reduce operational overhead through engineering practices.
• Build self-service capabilities for users and support teams.

Skills

• Microsoft Entra ID, Conditional Access, Identity governance, PIM, Cloud sync, Entra connect, ADFS, SSO, MFA, Authentication flow.
• Microsoft Intune, SCCM, Autopilot, Entra join, hybrid join, Windows update for business, CIS benchmarks, GPO migration
• GSA, Entra Private Access, Entra Internet Access, Private Application Access
• Powershell, Microsoft Graph, REST APIs, Azure Automation
• Independent technical ownership, mentoring, cross-functional collaboration, and clear communication with technical and non-technical audiences

Required Qualifications

• 8+ years Microsoft infrastructure engineering
• 5+ years Microsoft identity engineering
• 5+ years Microsoft 365 administration and architecture
• 5+ years Intune and endpoint engineering
• Experience leading enterprise transformation programs
• Experience designing Zero Trust architecture
• Experience supporting regulated or compliance-driven environments

Compensation:

• The base salary range for this position is $145,000 - $165,000 on a full-time schedule.
• Along with base compensation, Trupanion employees are currently eligible for monthly bonuses.
• We want all employees to be invested in Trupanion’s success, so we grant Restricted Stock Units to all new team members. Our new hire grants vest over 4 years.

Benefits and Perks:

• Full medical, dental, and vision benefits at no cost to the employee
• Four weeks of paid time off and 9 paid float holidays (you can decide which days are most important to you!)
• Five-week sabbatical after five years of employment
• Open, casual, pet-friendly, and fun office environment
• Free medical health insurance for your pet (1 dog or cat)
• Paid time off to volunteer at nonprofit organizations
• Seattle Office Amenities: Free on-site gym, free dog walking services for office pets during business hours, free parking, and paid ORCA cards.

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Trupanion is an equal-opportunity employer and embraces diversity. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, abilities, perspectives, and skills.

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