Senior Azure Entra ID

Job Title

Senior Azure Entra ID / IAM Subject Matter Expert (SME)

Experience

10+ years overall IT experience with 5+ years of hands-on experience in Microsoft Entra ID (Azure Active Directory), Identity & Access Management (IAM), and Enterprise Security.

Role Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled Azure Entra ID SME to assist with implementation of IAM best practices. This role requires close collaboration with Cyber Security Architects, Security Governance teams, Risk & Compliance stakeholders, and Application Owners to define IAM standards, establish security policies, and implement modern identity controls.

The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in Microsoft Entra ID, Conditional Access, Identity Governance, Privileged Identity Management (PIM), Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), Zero Trust Architecture, and cloud identity security.

Key Responsibilities

Identity & Access Management Strategy

• Partner with Cyber Security Architects and Policy Owners to define and evolve enterprise IAM strategy, standards, and governance frameworks.
• Translate security and compliance requirements into technical IAM controls and implementation roadmaps.

Microsoft Entra ID Administration & Engineering

• Design & implement IAM controls for Microsoft Entra ID services and capabilities.
• Implement and / or improve controls for (including but not limited to):
• Conditional Access Policies
• MFA and Passwordless Authentication
• Identity Protection
• Configure and support Azure AD Connect and synchronization with on-premises Active Directory.

Identity Governance & Privileged Access

• Implement (including but not limited to):
• Entra ID Identity Governance
• Access Reviews
• Entitlement Management
• Lifecycle Workflows
• Privileged Identity Management (PIM)
• Role-based and attribute-based access controls (RBAC/ABAC).
• Establish least-privilege access models and privileged access controls.

Security Policy Implementation

• Collaborate with Cyber Security teams to implement:
• Identity Protection Policies
• Conditional Access Frameworks
• Risk-based Access Controls
• Compliance and Audit Requirements

Hypercare Support

• Provide L3/L4 support for identity-related incidents and escalations.
• Perform root cause analysis and lead remediation activities.
• Recommend enhancements for improving security posture, operational efficiency, and user experience.

Required Skills & Experience

Technical Expertise

• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD).
• Hands-on experience with:
• Conditional Access
• Identity Protection
• MFA
• Passwordless Authentication
• PIM
• RBAC
• Identity Governance
• Access Reviews
• Entitlement Management
• Azure AD Connect
• Hybrid Identity

Authentication & Identity Protocols

• SAML
• OAuth 2.0
• OpenID Connect (OIDC)
• LDAP
• Federation Services

Security & Compliance

• Zero Trust Security Architecture
• IAM Governance
• Access Control Frameworks
• Segregation of Duties (SoD)
• Security Audits
• Risk Management
• Regulatory Compliance

Desired Leadership Attributes

• Strong stakeholder management skills.
• Experience working with Cyber Security and Compliance teams.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills.
• Experience with IAM transformation and modernization initiatives.