IAM & Cloud Security Architect, Microsoft Entra ID

All European Careers BENELUX; Brussel Hoofdstad; On-site; EUR 80,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

All European Careers BENELUX is seeking an experienced IAM & Cloud Security Architect to join our Brussels-based team. You will design, implement and maintain secure IT and cloud environments, strengthening identity and access controls, and leading security initiatives across projects.

The role requires hands-on security engineering, architecture, incident response and technical leadership, with European relocation to Brussels and the right to work in Belgium.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Cybersecurity or a related field.
• 6+ years of ICT security experience with at least 3 years in cyber-defence or security operations.
• 2+ years of experience as a Team Leader or Technical Leader on major security projects.
• Strong expertise in IAM, Microsoft Entra ID, PKI and cloud security architecture.
• Hands-on experience with identity federation, IGA, RBAC, MFA, CA, SAML, OpenID Connect and OAuth.
• Proven experience with cryptographic technologies, endpoint security, security infrastructure and operational cybersecurity.
• Experience designing and implementing cloud security controls, WAFs and secure application publishing.
• Knowledge of DevSecOps, Infrastructure as Code, CI/CD, scripting and security automation.
• At least one professional ICT Security certification.
• Very good written and spoken English.
• Willingness to relocate to Brussels, Belgium.

Responsibilities

• Designing, implementing and maintaining secure IT, cloud and application architectures, including security configurations and technical controls.
• Implementing and managing IAM solutions using Microsoft Entra ID, IGA, RBAC, MFA and Conditional Access.
• Configuring authentication and identity federation using SAML, OpenID Connect (OIDC) and OAuth.
• Managing PKI, encryption, endpoint protection and security assurance platforms, ensuring security and resilience of IT infrastructure.
• Performing security monitoring, log analysis, threat hunting and incident response.
• Implementing cloud and application security controls, including WAF and secure exposure of internal applications to the internet.
• Developing security automation and scripting, supporting IaC, CI/CD and DevSecOps practices.
• Providing technical leadership and Security by Design guidance, contributing to security standards and evaluating emerging technologies through PoCs.

Skills

IAM & cloud security

Microsoft Entra ID

RBAC & MFA

Conditional Access

SAML & OIDC & OAuth

PKI & cryptography

DevSecOps / IaC / CI/CD

Security operations / incidentresponse

Leadership / team leadership

English proficiency

Education

Master's degree in IT / CS / Cybersecurity

Tools

PKI

Web Application Firewall (WAF)

IGA / identity governance

Job description

IAM & Cloud Security Architect, Microsoft Entra ID

We are looking for an experienced IAM & Cloud Security Architect in Brussels, Belgium, with strong expertise in Identity & Access Management (IAM), Microsoft Entra ID, Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) and cloud security architectures.

You will design, implement and maintain secure IT and cloud environments, strengthen identity and access controls, and support cyber-defence operations. The role combines hands-on security engineering, security architecture, incident response and technical leadership.

European candidates are welcome to apply and must be willing to relocate to Brussels.

Candidates must have the legal right to work in Belgium. Work permit sponsorship is not provided.

IAM & Cloud Security Architect Tasks

• Designing, implementing and maintaining secure IT, cloud and application architectures, including security configurations and technical controls;
  
• Implementing and managing Identity & Access Management (IAM) solutions using Microsoft Entra ID, Identity Governance & Administration (IGA), Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) and Conditional Access;
  
• Configuring and supporting authentication, authorization and identity federation using SAML, OpenID Connect (OIDC) and OAuth;
  
• Managing PKI, encryption, endpoint protection and security assurance platforms, ensuring the security and resilience of IT infrastructure;
  
• Performing security monitoring, log analysis, threat hunting and incident response, investigating threats and restoring secure operations;
  
• Implementing cloud and application security controls, including Web Application Firewalls (WAF) and secure exposure of internal applications to the internet;
  
• Developing security automation and scripting, supporting Infrastructure as Code (IaC), CI/CD and DevSecOps practices;
  
• Providing technical leadership and Security by Design guidance, contributing to security standards and evaluating emerging technologies through Proofs of Concept (PoCs).
  

IAM & Cloud Security Architect Profile

• Master's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Cybersecurity or a related field;
  
• 6+ years of relevant professional experience in ICT Security, including at least 3 years of hands‑on cyber‑defence or security operations experience;
  
• 2+ years of experience as a Team Leader or Technical Leader on major security‑related projects;
  
• Strong expertise in Identity & Access Management, Microsoft Entra ID, PKI and cloud security architecture;
  
• Hands‑on experience with identity federation, IGA, RBAC, MFA, Conditional Access, SAML, OpenID Connect and OAuth;
  
• Proven experience with cryptographic technologies, endpoint security, security infrastructure and operational cybersecurity;
  
• Experience designing and implementing cloud security controls, Cloud/Web Application Firewalls and secure application publishing;
  
• Practical experience with security monitoring, log analysis, threat detection and incident response;
  
• Knowledge of DevSecOps, Infrastructure as Code, CI/CD, scripting and security automation;
  
• At least one professional ICT Security certification;
  
• Very good written and spoken English;
  
• The willingness to relocate to Brussels, Belgium.
  

Work and Live in Brussels, Belgium

Brussels is a truly international city and home to the European institutions, international organizations and a thriving technology and consulting community.

Relocating to Brussels gives you the opportunity to combine an international IT career with the experience of living in the heart of Europe:

• International environment – live and work alongside professionals from across Europe and around the world;
  
• International career experience – develop your career within a multicultural and professional environment;
  
• Central European location – Paris, Amsterdam, London and Cologne are all within easy reach;
  
• Great quality of life – enjoy Belgium's food, culture, events and social life;
  
• Explore Europe – Belgium's central location makes travelling and weekend trips across Europe easy.
  

Relocation to Brussels & Work Permit

This position is particularly suitable for European security professionals who are interested in relocating to Belgium and developing their career in an international environment.

European candidates are welcome to apply and must be willing to relocate to Brussels.

Candidates must have the legal right to work in Belgium. Work permit sponsorship is not provided.

Key Technologies & Skills

IAM | Microsoft Entra ID | Identity Governance | RBAC | MFA | Conditional Access | SAML | OpenID Connect | OAuth | PKI | Cloud Security | Web Application Firewall | DevSecOps | Infrastructure as Code | Incident Response