IAM/Active Directory Architect

We are looking for an IAM/Active Directory Architect to support identity and access management strategy, directory services design, and infrastructure governance for a Contract position based in Houston, Texas. This role will focus on building secure, scalable Active Directory environments while partnering with technical teams to align architecture decisions with operational needs. The ideal candidate brings strong experience across DevOps practices, enterprise storage, server virtualization, and Group Policy management, along with a solid understanding of architecture standards.Responsibilities:• Design and guide Active Directory and IAM architecture to support secure, reliable, and scalable enterprise operations.• Develop and enforce directory services standards, policies, and technical frameworks that align with broader infrastructure architecture goals.• Administer and optimize Group Policy Objects to strengthen security controls, streamline configuration management, and improve user environment consistency.• Collaborate with DevOps, infrastructure, and operations teams to integrate identity services into automated deployment and support workflows.• Evaluate server virtualization and enterprise storage dependencies to ensure directory services perform effectively across complex environments.• Create architectural documentation, implementation guidance, and technical roadmaps for IAM and Active Directory solutions.• Review existing platforms and recommend improvements that enhance resiliency, governance, and operational efficiency.• Provide technical leadership during planning, deployment, and troubleshooting activities related to directory and identity services.