Entra ID Architect | Senior Identity and Access Management (IAM) Architect

Core Responsibilities

• Architect and implement enterprise-grade IAM solutions using Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD) and on-premises Active Directory.
• Lead application onboarding with modern protocols (SAML, OIDC, OAuth) and legacy authentication systems.
• Design and implement MFA, conditional access policies, and custom claims configurations.
• Execute identity and application migration projects, including directory synchronization via Entra Connect.
• Develop automation scripts (PowerShell, Shell, Perl) for IAM operations and UNIX/Linux integrations.
• Configure and optimize CI/CD pipelines for IAM using DevOps tools (Docker, Jenkins, Bitbucket).
• Create comprehensive access governance dashboards and reporting solutions.
• Serve as primary technical lead for client engagements and solution implementations.
• Conduct end-to-end access management testing and validation.
• Establish and maintain operational best practices for IAM environments.

Technical Requirements

• 7+ years hands-on experience with IAM implementation and architecture.
• Expertise in Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD) and Active Directory fundamentals.
• Proven experience with identity federation and CIAM implementations.
• Strong knowledge of authentication protocols (SAML, OAuth, OIDC).
• Application migration and onboarding experience (2-3 full Entra ID implementations).
• UNIX/Linux administration and scripting skills (PowerShell, Shell, Perl).
• Experience with identity governance tools (SailPoint, Saviynt, Okta, etc.).

Leadership & Client Management

• Demonstrated experience leading IAM projects and teams.
• Strong client-facing skills with international client experience.
• Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting capabilities.
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills.