Senior IAM & Entra Security Specialist

Open Society Foundations; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A global advocacy organization is seeking a Sr IT Security Specialist to lead identity and access management initiatives, focusing on Microsoft Entra ID and its security ecosystem. The ideal candidate should have at least 5 years of experience in IT security and expertise with Microsoft products like Intune, Defender, and Sentinel. This role requires strategic guidance and hands-on support for IAM projects, along with the flexibility to travel based on requirements.

Benefits

Generous time off and flexible work arrangements

Employer-paid health insurance and dental plans

Exceptional retirement savings plan

Paid parental leave and family planning support

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in IT Security, cloud architecture, IAM or related roles.
• Experience architecting and implementing IAM strategies.
• Solid experience with KQL, PowerShell, and automated policy deployment.
• Experience designing and implementing policies for cloud tenant security.

Responsibilities

• Serve as SME for hybrid Microsoft Entra ID with technical leadership.
• Configure and manage Conditional Access, PIM, and RBAC.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex identity and endpoint security issues.
• Perform cloud security analysis and develop tailored recommendations.

Skills

Experience in IT Security

Knowledge of KQL

Experience with PowerShell

Cloud architecture skills

Technical consulting experience

Understanding of hybrid Active Directory

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science, cybersecurity, or related field

Tools

Microsoft 365 Security Suite

Microsoft Intune

Microsoft Defender

Microsoft Sentinel

Job description

A global advocacy organization is seeking a Sr IT Security Specialist to lead identity and access management initiatives, focusing on Microsoft Entra ID and its security ecosystem. The ideal candidate should have at least 5 years of experience in IT security and expertise with Microsoft products like Intune, Defender, and Sentinel. This role requires strategic guidance and hands-on support for IAM projects, along with the flexibility to travel based on requirements.