Microsoft Entra ID Architect

Job Summary

To support a growing practice, the contract Microsoft Entra ID Architect will design, implement, and manage cloud-based and hybrid identity infrastructures while ensuring secure user access and compliance, working remotely in the USA for up to 10 months.

Key responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and maintain Microsoft Entra ID and hybrid identity architectures, including Entra Connect / Cloud Sync environments
• Manage corporate directory integration between on-premises Active Directory (AD) and Entra ID
• Implement Entra ID Governance, including Access Reviews, Entitlement Management, and automate user onboarding/offboarding

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field (or equivalent professional experience)
• 5+ years of dedicated experience in Identity and Access Management (IAM), with at least 3 years focusing on Microsoft Entra ID / Azure AD
• Deep understanding of modern authentication protocols (SAML 2.0, OIDC, OAuth 2.0, WS-Fed, FIDO2)
• Hands-on experience configuring Entra ID Governance tools (PIM, Access Reviews)
• Strong proficiency in scripting and automation using PowerShell and interfacing with the Microsoft Graph API