Senior Identity Architect – Microsoft Entra Lead (Hybrid)

VANLOQ LIMITED; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm is looking for a Lead Identity Specialist to design and govern Microsoft Entra solutions. This senior role entails shaping IAM strategy and mentoring teams, requiring extensive expertise in Microsoft Entra and related platforms. You will collaborate with various stakeholders to optimize IAM adoption while engaging in both strategic and hands-on initiatives. The position is hybrid, requiring presence in Sheffield three days a week.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in overseeing enterprise-wide IAM strategies.
• Hands-on expertise in Microsoft Entra and related technologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead the enterprise architecture and deployment of Microsoft Entra services.
• Provide mentorship to Technical Account Managers.
• Drive best practices in IAM adoption.

Skills

Deep technical expertise in Microsoft Entra

Identity & Access Management (IAM) knowledge

Leadership skills

Ability to influence strategy

Tools

Microsoft Entra

Privileged Identity Management (PIM)

Cloud Infrastructure Entitlement Management (CIEM)

Microsoft Defender for Identity

Job description

A leading financial services firm is looking for a Lead Identity Specialist to design and govern Microsoft Entra solutions. This senior role entails shaping IAM strategy and mentoring teams, requiring extensive expertise in Microsoft Entra and related platforms. You will collaborate with various stakeholders to optimize IAM adoption while engaging in both strategic and hands-on initiatives. The position is hybrid, requiring presence in Sheffield three days a week.