Microsoft Entra ID Architect

About the role

We are looking for a Microsoft Entra ID Architect who will take ownership of designing and implementing modern identity and access management solutions across a hybrid and cloud environment. This role focuses on architecture, governance, and security of identity services, with a strong emphasis on Microsoft Entra ID and its integration with enterprise systems and third-party identity platforms.

You will work closely with security, infrastructure, and cloud teams to design secure and scalable identity solutions, support cloud adoption, and ensure alignment with security and compliance requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and plan Microsoft Entra ID deployments across cloud and hybrid environments

• Define and implement Hybrid Identity architecture (Entra ID / Entra AD / on-prem Active Directory)

• Design and implement Identity and Access Management (IAM) solutions based on Microsoft Entra ID and Active Directory

• Configure and design Conditional Access policies in Entra ID

• Implement and support Identity Governance solutions within Entra ID

• Integrate Entra ID with third-party identity governance and administration tools such as Okta, SailPoint, or Saviynt

• Design and implement Identity Protection mechanisms and identity security best practices

• Lead and support integrations using Entra ID for Single Sign-On (SSO) across enterprise and cloud applications

• Provide architectural guidance and best practices related to identity, access, and security

• Collaborate with cloud, security, and infrastructure teams on identity-related topics

Required Experience

• Strong experience with Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD) architecture and deployment planning

• Experience designing and implementing Hybrid Identity solutions (Entra ID + on-prem Active Directory)

• Solid background in Identity and Access Management (IAM)

• Hands-on experience with:

  • Conditional Access

  • Identity Governance

  • Identity Protection

  • SSO integrations using Entra ID

• Experience integrating Entra ID with third-party IAM / IGA solutions (e.g., Okta, SailPoint, Saviynt)

• Experience working in enterprise environments with complex identity landscapes

Nice to have

• Experience in Azure Security Architecture

• Experience designing secure Azure environments (networking, compute, storage, security)

• Experience performing Azure security assessments and risk assessments

• Experience supporting or designing Azure cloud migrations

• Broader knowledge of cloud security and enterprise security architecture

Profile we’re looking for

• Architect-level mindset with the ability to design end-to-end identity solutions

• Strong understanding of security best practices and Zero Trust concepts

• Ability to work with both technical and business stakeholders

• Experience working in large, complex enterprise environments

• Strong communication skills and ability to translate technical concepts into business language