Digital Identity – Consultant (AD Security & Resilience)

Avanade Inc.; Greater London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology consulting firm in Greater London is seeking an individual to develop and enhance identity and authentication solutions. The role involves managing Microsoft Entra ID services, enhancing Active Directory environments, and troubleshooting IAM issues. Candidates should possess expertise in IAM processes and be ready to work collaboratively in an agile environment. Commitment to equal employment opportunities is emphasized.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement modern authentication solutions.
• Manage identities and authentication services using Microsoft Entra ID.
• Enhance and secure Active Directory environments.
• Manage IAM lifecycle processes.
• Configure and maintain Entra ID Hybrid Sync.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex IAM issues.
• Lead or contribute to solution design and delivery.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams and stakeholders.
• Support privileged access management initiatives.

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement modern authentication solutions (OAuth, SAML, token‑based authentication, claims transformations).
• Manage identities and authentication services using Microsoft Entra ID, including SSO, Conditional Access, MFA, PIM, and authentication methods.
• Enhance and secure Active Directory environments, including AD tiered models, GPOs, DNS, PKI/Certification Authority, and AD recovery.
• Manage IAM lifecycle processes (provisioning, deprovisioning, JML, IGA).
• Configure and maintain Entra ID Hybrid Sync and application provisioning (SCIM, custom attributes).
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex IAM issues across AD, Entra ID, and authentication flows.
• Lead or contribute to solution design and delivery for identity projects.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams and stakeholders in an agile environment.
• Support privileged access management secrets management initiatives.

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