Cloud Solution Architect

Penta Consulting Ltd; Dubai; On-site; AED 260,000 - 380,000; Full time

Job summary

Penta Consulting Ltd in Dubai is seeking a Cloud Solution Architect to design and deliver enterprise identity solutions around Active Directory and Microsoft Entra ID. You will lead identity modernization projects, hybrid identity initiatives, and security enhancements in a dynamic client environment.

The role focuses on implementing Conditional Access, Identity Governance, PIM, SSO, MFA, passwordless authentication, and Zero Trust strategies while engaging with stakeholders and delivering

Qualifications

• Experience designing and delivering enterprise identity solutions.
• Strong consulting and stakeholder management skills in client environments.
• Proven ability to lead identity modernization and hybrid identity projects.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver enterprise-scale AD and Entra ID solutions.
• Lead identity modernization, migration, and hybrid identity projects.
• Implement Conditional Access, Identity Governance, and PIM.
• Design secure authentication including SSO, MFA, and passwordless.
• Deliver Zero Trust identity and access management strategies.
• Conduct workshops, architecture reviews, and technical advisory engagements.
• Act as trusted advisor to customer stakeholders and technical teams.

Skills

Active Directory

Microsoft Entra ID

Conditional Access

Identity Governance

Identity Protection

Privileged Identity Management

SSO

MFA

Passwordless authentication

Zero Trust

Hybrid identity

Entra Connect

Cloud Sync

RBAC

Zero Trust principles

Job description

# Cloud Solution ArchitectJob Reference No.CR/030858Job Type: ContractLocation: Dubai, United Arab EmiratesJob Reference No.: CR/030858Penta Consulting is a leading technology services partner delivering professional and managed solutions across EMEA.We're hiring a Cloud Solution Architect (Active Directory & Microsoft Entra ID) for one of our major global technology partners. This role will focus on designing and delivering enterprise identity solutions, helping customers modernise Active Directory environments, implement Microsoft Entra ID, and strengthen security through Zero Trust architectures.**Key Responsibilities*** Design and deliver enterprise-scale Active Directory and Microsoft Entra ID solutions* Lead identity modernisation, migration, and hybrid identity projects* Implement Conditional Access, Identity Governance, and Privileged Identity Management (PIM)* Design secure authentication solutions including SSO, MFA, and passwordless authentication* Deliver Zero Trust identity and access management strategies* Conduct workshops, assessments, architecture reviews, and technical advisory engagements* Act as a trusted advisor to customer stakeholders and technical teams**Key Requirements*** Strong experience with Active Directory and Microsoft Entra ID* Expertise in Conditional Access, Identity Governance, Identity Protection, and PIM* Experience with hybrid identity technologies including Microsoft Entra Connect and Cloud Sync* Strong understanding of SSO, federation, MFA, RBAC, and Zero Trust principles* Experience designing and delivering enterprise identity and access management solutions* Strong customer-facing consulting and stakeholder management skills**Nice to Have*** SC-300, SC-100, AZ-104, or AZ-305 certifications* AZ-800/AZ-801 Windows Server Hybrid Administrator certification* CISSP, MCT, or equivalent industry certificationsIf you're passionate about helping organisations modernise identity services, enhance security, and maximise the value of Microsoft Entra ID and Active Directory, we'd love to hear from you.