Associate Manager, Digital Identity

1026 Avanade Inc. Company; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 131,000 - 156,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Bonus opportunities

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

Avanade’s Digital Identity team designs, implements, and supports modern identity solutions using Microsoft Entra ID across cloud and hybrid environments. This client-facing role focuses on secure access, passwordless authentication, and improving user experience through MFA, SSO, and conditional access.

The Consultant will lead Entra ID deployments, contribute to Zero Trust architectures, and collaborate with client IT and security teams to deliver outcomes aligned with Microsoft security

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or equivalent professional experience.
• 6+ years of Identity & Access Management or cybersecurity, including leadership of delivery workstreams or projects.
• Strong hands on experience with Microsoft Entra ID, including Conditional Access, MFA, SSO, and identity governance.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement Microsoft Entra ID solutions including SSO, Conditional Access, MFA, PIM, and governance.
• Lead identity lifecycle processes such as JML automation, provisioning, and deprovisioning.
• Support hybrid identity scenarios, including Entra ID Connect and hybrid sync.

Skills

Identity & Access Management

Microsoft Entra ID

SSO

MFA

Zero Trust

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CS/IT/Engineering

Tools

Entra ID

CA

PIM

Job description

The Digital Identity capability within Avanade focuses on helping clients modernize identity and access management using Microsoft Entra ID. This includes enabling secure access through MFA, SSO, passwordless authentication, and identity modernization across cloud and hybrid environments. This role operates within Avanade’s Security and Infrastructure practices and works closely with client IT and security teams to deliver identity solutions aligned to business and security outcomes. The Digital Identity Consultant (Entra ID) is responsible for designing, implementing, and supporting modern identity solutions using Microsoft Entra ID. The role helps clients strengthen security, improve user experience, and modernize authentication and access patterns through MFA, SSO, conditional access, and passwordless strategies. This is a client-facing role that requires strong technical expertise combined with consulting and communication skills. The role contributes to delivery excellence while supporting Avanade’s identity practice growth and alignment with Microsoft security strategies.

The Consultant will design and implement Microsoft Entra ID solutions including:

• Single Sign On (SSO)
• Conditional Access
• Multi Factor Authentication (MFA)
• Privileged Identity Management (PIM)
• Identity Governance and Access Reviews
• Lead IAM lifecycle processes such as joiner-mover-leaver (JML) automation, provisioning, and deprovisioning.
• Support hybrid identity scenarios, including Entra ID Connect / hybrid sync and application provisioning (SCIM).
• Contribute to or lead Zero Trust identity architectures integrating Entra ID with broader Microsoft Security capabilities.

Job Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or equivalent professional experience.
• 6+ years of experience in Identity & Access Management or cybersecurity, including leadership of delivery workstreams or projects.
• Strong hands on experience with Microsoft Entra ID, including Conditional Access, MFA, SSO, and identity governance.

Preferred Certifications

• SC 300 (Identity and Access Administrator)
• SC 100 (Cybersecurity Architect)
• SC 900 (Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals)
• Additional IAM or security certifications (e.g., CISSP, vendor IGA tools) are a plus.

Compensation at Avanade varies depending on a wide array of factors, which may include but are not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. As required by local law, Avanade provides a reasonable range of compensation for roles that may be hired as set forth below. We anticipate this job posting will be posted on 8/10/2026 and open for at least 3 days.

Avanade offers a market competitive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability coverage, a 401(k) plan, bonus opportunities, paid holidays, and paid time off.

See more information on our benefits here:

U.S. Employee Benefits | Avanade Role Location Annual Salary Range

• California $136,000 to $161,500
• Cleveland $117,600 to $139,550
• Colorado $117,600 to $139,550
• District of Columbia $136,000 to $161,500
• Illinois $131,200 to $155,800
• Maine $117,600 to $139,550
• Maryland $136,000 to $161,500
• Massachusetts $136,000 to $161,500
• Minnesota $131,200 to $155,800
• New York $144,000 to $171,000
• New Jersey $131,200 to $155,800
• Virginia $117,600 to $139,550
• Washington $136,000 to $161,500.

At Avanade, we advance the world through the power of people and Microsoft. Join us to shape your skills and the future with bold ideas and innovative solutions. Our partnership with Microsoft and Accenture empowers you to unlock your full potential. Working at Avanade offers the chance to build a career path that suits your skills and interests and the freedom to be your authentic self. We are committed to your growth, well-being, and success. This is where passion meets opportunity, technology meets humanity, and every challenge is a chance to make a genuine impact on colleagues, clients, and communities. Together, we do what matters.