Identity and Access Management (IAM) Specialist – M365

Xcede Recruitment Solutions; London; Remote; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an M365 IAM Specialist for a 6-month remote contract. The ideal candidate must have extensive knowledge of Microsoft 365 environments, experience managing multi-tenant architectures, and hold Active SC clearance. Key responsibilities include designing security policies and managing Azure AD.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in Identity and Access Management focusing on Microsoft 365 and Azure AD.
• Proven experience managing complex M365 tenants with hybrid environments.
• Strong understanding of Conditional Access, MFA, SSO, OAuth, SAML, and OpenID Connect.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement Conditional Access policies for secure M365 access.
• Administer Azure AD and manage identity lifecycle processes.
• Monitor identity-related security incidents and troubleshoot access issues.

Skills

Identity and Access Management

Microsoft 365

Azure Active Directory

Conditional Access

Multi-factor Authentication

PowerShell Automation

Tools

Microsoft Entra ID

Microsoft Defender for Identity

Microsoft Purview

Job description

M365 IAM Specialist
6-month Contract
Outside IR35
Remote
Active SC clearance is required

We're working with a client that is looking for an M365 IAM Specialist who will play a key role in securing and optimising our identity infrastructure of the organisation.

The ideal candidate will possess extensive expertise in Microsoft 365 environments, with a strong track record of managing complex, multi-tenant architectures, and in-depth knowledge of Conditional Access, Azure Active Directory (Azure AD), and identity governance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, implement, and manage Conditional Access policies to enforce secure access to M365 services.
• Administer and optimise Azure AD, including hybrid identity configurations and synchronisation (e.g., AAD Connect).
• Manage identity lifecycle processes, including provisioning, de-provisioning, and access reviews.
• Monitor and respond to identity-related security incidents and alerts.
• Collaborate with security, compliance, and IT teams to ensure alignment with organisational policies.
• Support multi-factor authentication (MFA), Privileged Identity Management (PIM), and role-based access control (RBAC).
• Troubleshoot complex identity and access issues across hybrid and cloud environments.
• Maintain documentation and provide training to internal teams on IAM best practices.

Required Skills and Experience:

• Extensive experience in Identity and Access Management, with a focus on Microsoft 365 and Azure AD.
• Proven experience managing complex M365 tenants (e.g., multiple domains, hybrid environments, B2B/B2C).
• In-depth understanding of Conditional Access, including policy design, implementation, and troubleshooting.
• Strong knowledge of MFA, SSO, OAuth, SAML, and OpenID Connect.
• Experience with Microsoft Entra ID, Microsoft Defender for Identity, and Microsoft Purview is a plus.
• Familiarity with PowerShell scripting for automation and reporting.

For more information, please apply below. You must have Active SC Clearance to be considered for this position.