Entra Architect

Xalient; United States; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Xalient is seeking an experienced Entra Architect to join our North American Access Management Services team. You will design, implement and optimise Microsoft Entra ID solutions for enterprise customers, focusing on SSO, MFA, identity lifecycle and governance.

Work with delivery teams and customers to translate requirements into secure, scalable architectures, provide guidance, and contribute to technical documentation and knowledge sharing across a global identity practice.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience implementing Microsoft's Entra ID stack in enterprise environments.
• Strong knowledge of identity and access management, including SSO, MFA, identity lifecycle management and identity governance.
• Ability to translate complex technical requirements into secure, scalable solutions.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement Microsoft Entra ID solutions that meet customer security, operational and business requirements.
• Lead or contribute to the technical implementation of SSO, MFA, identity lifecycle management and identity governance capabilities.
• Develop and refine identity architectures, configurations and implementation approaches in line with security best practices.
• Work with customers to understand their existing identity environments, identify gaps and recommend appropriate technical solutions.
• Translate business and technical requirements into practical implementation plans and architectural designs.
• Collaborate with consultants, engineers, project teams and customer stakeholders to ensure successful delivery.
• Provide technical guidance and support throughout implementation, testing, troubleshooting and optimisation.
• Help customers improve their identity security posture through effective access controls and modern identity capabilities.
• Contribute to technical documentation, knowledge sharing and the continuous development of Xalient's Access Management services.

Skills

Entra ID

SSO

MFA

Identity governance

Security architecture

Customer facing

Education

Microsoft Entra ID certifications

CISSP certification

Okta / Ping certifications

CIAM platforms experience

Job description

Xalient is a global Identity and Cybersecurity services company, helping organisations secure their digital environments through specialist expertise, innovative technology and a customer-focused approach. We work with leading identity and security platforms to help businesses strengthen security, simplify access and protect their most critical assets.

Our teams combine deep technical expertise with strategic consulting and hands-on delivery, supporting organisations as they modernise their identity infrastructure and advance their security capabilities.

At Xalient, we believe that identity is at the heart of modern cybersecurity. By bringing together technology, expertise and collaboration, we help our customers build secure, scalable and resilient environments.

The opportunity

We are looking for an experienced Entra Architect to join our North American Access Management Services team. In this role, you will bring deep technical expertise in Microsoft's Entra ID ecosystem, helping customers design, implement and optimise modern identity and access management solutions.

You will work across the technical implementation of Microsoft Entra ID capabilities, including Single Sign-On (SSO), Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), identity lifecycle management and identity governance. You will translate customer requirements into secure, scalable and maintainable solutions, ensuring that identity services support both business objectives and security requirements.

This is an opportunity for a technically strong identity professional who enjoys solving complex challenges, working directly with customers and helping delivery teams turn architectural designs into effective solutions.

What you will be doing

• Design and implement Microsoft Entra ID solutions that meet customer security, operational and business requirements.
• Lead or contribute to the technical implementation of SSO, MFA, identity lifecycle management and identity governance capabilities.
• Develop and refine identity architectures, configurations and implementation approaches in line with security best practices.
• Work with customers to understand their existing identity environments, identify gaps and recommend appropriate technical solutions.
• Translate business and technical requirements into practical implementation plans and architectural designs.
• Collaborate with consultants, engineers, project teams and customer stakeholders to ensure successful delivery.
• Provide technical guidance and support throughout implementation, testing, troubleshooting and optimisation.
• Help customers improve their identity security posture through effective access controls and modern identity capabilities.
• Contribute to technical documentation, knowledge sharing and the continuous development of Xalient's Access Management services.

What you will bring

• Hands-on experience implementing Microsoft's Entra ID stack in enterprise environments.
• Strong technical knowledge of identity and access management, particularly SSO, MFA, identity lifecycle management and identity governance.
• The ability to translate complex technical requirements into secure, scalable and practical solutions.
• Experience troubleshooting identity integrations and resolving complex implementation challenges.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with customers and technical delivery teams.
• A collaborative, consultative mindset and the ability to take ownership of technical outcomes.

Desirable experience and qualifications

• Previous experience in a consulting or professional services environment.
• Microsoft Entra ID certifications.
• Experience with other Identity Providers, such as Okta or Ping Identity, including relevant vendor certifications.
• Experience with Customer Identity and Access Management (CIAM) platforms, such as ForgeRock/Ping Advanced Identity Cloud, Okta Customer Identity Cloud (CIC), Auth0 or Microsoft Entra External ID.
• CISSP certification.

Why Xalient?

At Xalient, you will work alongside identity and cybersecurity specialists on challenging customer engagements, helping organisations solve complex security problems through technology and expertise.

We offer an environment where technical knowledge, collaboration and customer impact matter. You will have the opportunity to deepen your expertise in Microsoft's identity ecosystem, contribute to meaningful customer outcomes and work with colleagues across our global organisation.

If you are passionate about identity security and enjoy combining hands-on technical delivery with architectural thinking, we would love to hear from you.

Ready to make an impact?

Join Xalient and help organisations build more secure, modern and resilient identity environments.