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Our mission is to help loving, responsible pet owners budget and care for their pets. At Trupanion, we offer a collaborative, casual, and pet-friendly environment where everyone is encouraged to be themselves.\n US - Seattle only:\nThis position is open to candidates in the Seattle, WA area. You will have a hybrid remote/in-office schedule where you will work from our casual, pet-friendly office at least 3 days a week (every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday).\nThe Solutions & Platform Architect - Microsoft serves as the organization's technical authority for Microsoft Identity, Security, Endpoint Management, and Zero Trust architecture. 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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.\nResponsibilities:\nIdentity Modernization\nLead Active Directory dependency reduction initiatives.\nDevelop and execute Entra-first identity architecture strategy.\nDesign and implement Microsoft Entra Cloud Sync.\nLead migration from Entra Connect architecture where appropriate.\nAssess and reduce authentication dependencies.\nDrive ADFS retirement planning and execution.\nEstablish identity source-of-authority governance\nAuthentication & Access Management\nLead Microsoft's passwordless authentication strategy.\nImplement Microsoft Authenticator and Passkeys.\nDesign Windows Hello for Business deployment.\nImplement Cloud Kerberos Trust architecture.\nDevelop phishing-resistant authentication standards.\nEstablish authentication lifecycle standards.\nEndpoint Modernization\nLead Intune transformation initiatives.\nDesign cloud-first endpoint management standards.\nDrive GPO-to-Intune migration programs.\nImplement CIS benchmark controls through Intune.\nModernize Windows deployment and provisioning services.\nEstablish device lifecycle standards.\nEntra Join & Autopilot Transformation\nLead Hybrid AD to Entra Join transition strategies.\nArchitect Autopilot modernization initiatives.\nImplement Cloud Kerberos Trust integrations.\nDesign deployment and enrollment standards.\nRemove legacy dependencies impacting modern deployments.\nSecure Access Architecture\nLead evaluation of Microsoft Global Secure Access.\nDesign Entra Private Access architecture.\nDesign Entra Internet Access architecture.\nDevelop coexistence and migration strategies from Zscaler.\nConduct proof-of-concept testing.\nCreate migration roadmaps and operational support models.\nIdentity Governance\nEvaluate and implement Entra Identity Governance capabilities.\nDesign Joiner-Mover-Leaver workflows.\nDevelop automated access certification processes.\nIntegrate identity lifecycle management with HR systems.\nImprove role-based access governance and compliance.\nAutomation & Engineering\nDevelop PowerShell automation solutions.\nUtilize Microsoft Graph APIs.\nAutomate provisioning and reporting.\nReduce operational overhead through engineering practices.\nBuild self-service capabilities for users and support teams.\nSkills\nMicrosoft Entra ID, Conditional Access, Identity governance, PIM, Cloud sync, Entra connect, ADFS, SSO, MFA, Authentication flow.\nMicrosoft Intune, SCCM, Autopilot, Entra join, hybrid join, Windows update for business, CIS benchmarks, GPO migration\nGSA, Entra Private Access, Entra Internet Access, Private Application Access\nPowershell, Microsoft Graph, REST APIs, Azure Automation\nIndependent technical ownership, mentoring, cross-functional collaboration, and clear communication with technical and non-technical audiences\n Required Qualifications\n8+ years Microsoft infrastructure engineering\n5+ years Microsoft identity engineering\n5+ years Microsoft 365 administration and architecture\n5+ years Intune and endpoint engineering\n3+ years of Software/Tools/Automation development experience\nExperience leading enterprise transformation programs\nExperience designing Zero Trust architecture\nExperience supporting regulated or compliance-driven environments\n Compensation:\nThe base salary range for this position is $145,000 - $165,000 on a full-time schedule.\nAlong with base compensation, Trupanion employees are currently eligible for monthly bonuses.\nWe 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. \nBenefits and Perks:\nFull medical, dental, and vision benefits at no cost to the employee\nFour weeks of paid time off and 9 paid float holidays (you can decide which days are most important to you!)\nFive-week sabbatical after five years of employment\nOpen, casual, pet-friendly, and fun office environment\nFree medical health insurance for your pet (1 dog or cat)\nPaid time off to volunteer at nonprofit organizations\nSeattle Office Amenities: Free on-site gym, free dog walking services for office pets during business hours, free parking, and paid ORCA cards.\nFor more information about Trupanion, visit https://trupanion.com/about\nLearn more about how Trupanion has revolutionized our industry and the reimbursement model: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vdWZ4KHiPTQ\nTrupanion is an equal-opportunity employer and embraces diversity. 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