Senior IAM / Microsoft Entra ID Architect / Engineer

Optimum Infosolutions; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 160,000; Part time

Job summary

OPTIMUM INFOSOLUTIONS (M) SDN BHD in Kuala Lumpur seeks a Senior IAM / Microsoft Entra ID Architect / Engineer on a contract basis. You will design, implement, and optimize IAM solutions with a focus on Entra ID, ensuring secure and scalable identity infrastructure.

The role involves cross-team collaboration, governance, and hands-on engineering. The ideal candidate has 10+ years in IAM, strong Entra ID expertise, and familiarity with multi-cloud environments and governance frameworks.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of IAM architecture/engineering experience in enterprise settings.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD) and integration scenarios.
• Strong grasp of OAuth 2.0, SAML, OpenID Connect, and Kerberos.

Responsibilities

• Design IAM solutions using Microsoft Entra ID as core, aligned with security policies.
• Lead planning and deployment of Entra ID infrastructure, including MFA and SSO.
• Create and maintain IAM architecture diagrams and data flow models.
• Collaborate with security, infra and app teams for seamless IAM integration.
• Configure features like SSO, MFA, conditional access, and identity protection.
• Manage RBAC, user provisioning/de-provisioning, and access reviews.
• Provide guidance on IAM best practices and emerging technologies.
• Troubleshoot IAM issues and optimize system performance.
• Mentor junior team members and promote continuous learning.

Skills

IAM architecture

Cloud IAM

Identity governance

Tools

Microsoft Entra ID

Job description

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Senior IAM / Microsoft Entra ID Architect / Engineer

We are seeking a Senior IAM / Microsoft Entra ID Architect / Engineer to join OPTIMUM INFOSOLUTIONS (M) SDN BHD. This is a contract position based in Kuala Lumpur. As a Senior IAM Architect, you will play a critical role in designing, architecting, and implementing Identity and Access Management (IAM) solutions with a specialisation in Microsoft Entra ID. You will be responsible for ensuring that our organisation's identity and access infrastructure is secure, scalable, and aligned with enterprise best practices. This role is essential to our digital transformation strategy and will directly impact our security posture and operational efficiency.

Key responsibilities

• Design and architect comprehensive IAM solutions utilising Microsoft Entra ID as a core component, ensuring alignment with organisational security policies and compliance requirements
• Lead the planning, implementation, and deployment of Microsoft Entra ID infrastructure, including authentication, authorisation, and identity governance frameworks
• Develop and maintain IAM architectural documentation, including system design diagrams, data flow models, and integration specifications
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including security, infrastructure, and application development to ensure seamless integration of IAM solutions
• Configure and optimise Microsoft Entra ID features such as single sign-on (SSO), multi-factor authentication (MFA), conditional access policies, and identity protection mechanisms
• Manage identity governance and access reviews, including user provisioning, de-provisioning, and role-based access control (RBAC) implementations
• Provide technical expertise and guidance on IAM best practices, emerging technologies, and industry standards
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex IAM-related issues, optimising system performance and reliability
• Conduct security assessments and vulnerability analyses to identify and mitigate identity-related risks
• Mentor and support junior team members, fostering a culture of continuous learning and technical excellence

What we're looking for

• 10+ years of experience in Identity and Access Management (IAM) architecture and engineering within enterprise environments
• Extensive hands-on experience with Microsoft Entra ID (formerly Azure AD), including advanced configuration and integration scenarios
• Deep knowledge of IAM concepts, standards, and frameworks such as OAuth 2.0, SAML, OpenID Connect, and Kerberos
• Proven experience architecting and implementing secure authentication and authorisation solutions in complex, multi-cloud environments
• Strong understanding of identity governance, access reviews, and compliance frameworks such as GDPR, ISO 27001, and SOC 2
• Proficiency with hybrid identity scenarios, including on-premises Active Directory integration and cloud-based identity management