Microsoft ADEntra ID Architect

Intertek; Brentwood; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global technology company is seeking a Microsoft AD / Entra ID Architect in Brentwood. This full-time position involves leading the design and delivery of Microsoft Entra ID services, ensuring secure identity operations, and collaborating with global teams. The ideal candidate will have deep experience in identity architecture, strong knowledge of Microsoft Entra ID, and excellent communication skills. The role offers competitive salary, career development opportunities, and exposure to modern identity technologies.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits

Career development opportunities

Exposure to modern Microsoft identity technologies

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Deep experience in identity architecture.
• Strong understanding of enterprise IT operations.
• Ability to create and maintain technical knowledgebase documentation.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design governance and delivery of Microsoft Entra ID services.
• Act as the product owner for roadmap development.
• Strengthen identity security through Conditional Access and RBAC.

Skills

Microsoft Entra ID transformation projects

Conditional Access

Windows Active Directory

Identity lifecycle management

Automation in IT service management

Collaboration with Cyber Security

Interpersonal skills

Vendor management

Flexibility in fast-paced environments

Microsoft 365 architecture

Education

Professional accreditation or equivalent practical experience

Job description

Description

As the Microsoft AD / Entra ID Architect you will have deep experience in identity architecture and a strong understanding of enterprise IT operations. You will combine technical knowledge with strategic thinking and clear communication skills.

Required skills and experience

• Proven experience leading Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD) transformation projects
• Strong knowledge of Entra ID features including Conditional Access MFA PIM RBAC and Governance
• Solid background in Windows Active Directory and hybrid identity integration
• Understanding of identity lifecycle management and Zero Trust principles
• Skilled in automation documentation and IT service management (e.g. ServiceNow)
• Experience collaborating with Cyber Security and vendor partners especially Microsoft
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with both technical and non-technical audiences
• Comfortable managing third-party vendors and working across global teams
• Flexible proactive and able to operate effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Desirable : experience with Microsoft 365 architecture and project delivery

About the opportunity

You will have a proven track record in depth technical knowledge and be able to create and maintain technical knowledgebase documentation. You will have a have professional accreditation or equivalent practical experience. We are looking for expert business level technical knowledge for windows support.

Key activities

Reporting to the Head of Infrastructure Engineering you will lead the design governance and delivery of Interteks Microsoft Entra ID services. You will act as the product owner driving roadmap development and ensuring secure and reliable identity operations.

• Design and manage Microsoft Entra ID architecture and governance
• Own the product roadmap capacity planning and lifecycle management
• Partner with Cyber Security and Microsoft to assess and optimise service health
• Provide Level 4 support documentation and technical leadership
• Strengthen identity security through Conditional Access RBAC and workload protection
• Oversee incident change and service management processes
• Maintain up-to-date documentation and technical standards
• Collaborate with IT and regional teams to ensure alignment and knowledge sharing
• Drive continuous improvement and adoption of best practices
• Manage vendor relationships to maximise performance and value

This is a full-time on-site role based in Brentwood working with global teams to enhance our enterprise identity platform.

What we offer

Join Intertek and become part of our global network of inspiring and entrepreneurial colleagues. We are a global family that values diversity collaboration and innovation. We are working to make the world Ever Better ensuring the quality safety and sustainability of products and services used by millions of people around the world.

• Competitive salary and benefits
• Career development and global progression opportunities
• Exposure to modern Microsoft identity technologies
• Supportive forward-thinking team environment

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer who do not discriminate against applicants. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race colour religion sex or national origin.

Intertek operates a preferred supplier arrangement and we do not accept unsolicited approaches from agencies.

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Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1