Microsoft Identity Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A FinTech software company is seeking a Microsoft Identity Engineer for a 4-month contract. The role involves shaping enterprise-wide access governance and automating secure workflows for over 700 users. The ideal candidate should have strong expertise in Azure RBAC and PIM/PAM automation, and a collaborative work approach is essential.

Qualifications

• Deep expertise in Azure RBAC and PIM/PAM automation required.
• Experience with Terraform, Bicep, or ARM for automation.
• Proficient in PowerShell automation.

Responsibilities

• Architect least privilege access models for Azure RBAC.
• Build policy-driven controls using Azure AD PIM.
• Secure critical access paths leveraging Microsoft Defender.

Skills

Microsoft PIM

Microsoft PAM

Terraform

Bicep

ARM

PowerShell

Job description

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Microsoft Identity Engineer | Entra ID, PIM, PAM, PowerShell Automation | FinTech Software Company

• 4 month contract

Our client is looking for a Microsoft Identity Engineer with deep expertise in Azure RBAC and PIM/PAM automation to shape and enforce enterprise-wide access governance. You’ll work at the core of a highly collaborative IT operations team, designing robust, compliant, and automated workflows across 700+ users and 150+ vendors.

This role is ideal for someone who thrives in complex environments and knows how to make secure access seamless.

Key Skills:

• Microsoft PIM
• Microsoft PAM
• Terraform or Bicep or ARM + PowerShell

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Azure RBAC Design & Automation: architect least privilege access models, automate role assignments and eliminate over-permissioning
• PIM Integration & Oversight: build out policy-driven controls using Azure AD PIM to manage escalated privileges
• PAM Workflows: leverage Microsoft Defender for Identity and other tools to secure critical access paths
• Lifecycle Automation: own the user journey: provisioning, deprovisioning, access reviews, and role audits via Entra and Logic Apps.
• Monitoring & Alerting: surface insights through Sentinel, Log Analytics and Azure Monitor, detect anomalies before they escalate.
• Policy Enforcement & Governance: ensure everything aligns to internal controls and external standards (ISO 27001, NIST, GDPR)
• Documentation & Collaboration: work closely with DevSecOps, application owners, and GRC teams to build secure-by-design patterns

If this sounds like you, please get in touch quickly as our client is ready to bring you on board!

Microsoft Identity Engineer | Entra ID, PIM, PAM, PowerShell Automation | FinTech Software Company