Azure Security Architect / Azure Active Directory (Entra ID) Security Architect

Title: Azure Security Architect / Azure Active Directory (Entra ID) Security Architect

Location: Dallas, TX (Hybrid)
Duration: 8 Months to start with
Rate: Negotiable

Job Description:

Azure Security Architect
The Architect needs to have extremely strong and relevant Azure security and account setup experience in multi org, distributed environment.

Technical Expertise
• Extensive hands-on experience with Azure Active Directory (Azure AD / Entra ID)
• Strong knowledge of:
o Account provisioning and identity lifecycle management
o Multi-tenant / multi-organization architecture
o Distributed environment management
• Deep understanding of Azure licensing models
• Experience in implementing:
o Conditional Access Policies
o Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)
o Privileged Identity Management (PIM)
o Identity federation (ADFS, external identity providers)
Architecture & Cloud
• Proven experience designing secure Azure enterprise environments
• Strong understanding of Azure Landing Zones, subscriptions, and governance frameworks
• Experience with hybrid identity setups (On-prem AD + Azure AD)
• Knowledge of Cloud Security best practices and frameworks (Zero Trust, NIST, CIS)
Soft Skills
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
• Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities
• Experience working in distributed, multi-team, and multi-organization environments