ENTRA ID/Microsoft Entra ID Architect (Security & Conditional Access Focus)

Programmers.io; New Jersey; On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Programmers.io in the United States is seeking an experienced Microsoft Entra ID Architect to lead the design, governance, and security architecture of enterprise-scale identity platforms. This onsite, full-time role collaborates with Security, IAM, and Cloud teams to implement Zero Trust identity strategies.

The ideal candidate will specialize in Microsoft Entra ID, Conditional Access, Privileged Access Management, and Identity Security Architecture, delivering secure, scalable identity

Qualifications

• 7–10 years of experience in identity and security architecture.
• Deep expertise in Microsoft Entra ID, Conditional Access, and Privileged Access Management.
• Experience designing enterprise-scale identity solutions for large orgs.

Responsibilities

• Lead enterprise-wide Microsoft Entra ID architecture and identity modernization initiatives.
• Design and implement Conditional Access policies and risk-based access.
• Define identity governance standards and access management frameworks.
• Architect privileged access models using least-privilege and Just-In-Time (JIT).
• Drive Zero Trust identity and access management strategies.
• Collaborate with IAM, Cloud Security, Endpoint Security, and Application teams to enforce policies.
• Assess identity threats and mitigation controls; review risk acceptance requests.
• Develop automation and reporting using Microsoft Graph API.
• Present security architecture recommendations to executives.

Skills

CA Policy Design

IAM

Zero Trust

IGA

Tools

Microsoft Graph API

Job description

Job: Microsoft Entra ID Architect (Security & Conditional Access Focus)

Location: Boston, MA / New Jersey (Onsite)- 2 locations we have

Employment Type: Full-Time- Onsite role only

Experience: 7–10 Years

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Microsoft Entra ID Architect to lead the design, governance, and security architecture of enterprise-scale identity platforms. The ideal candidate will serve as a trusted advisor to Security, Infrastructure, and IAM leadership teams, driving Zero Trust identity strategies and implementing advanced identity security controls.

This role requires deep expertise in Microsoft Entra ID, Conditional Access, Privileged Access Management, and Identity Security Architecture, with the ability to design secure, scalable, and compliant identity solutions across large enterprise environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead enterprise-wide Microsoft Entra ID architecture and identity modernization initiatives.
• Design and implement Conditional Access policies, authentication strength controls, and risk-based access strategies.
• Define identity governance standards, security guardrails, and access management frameworks.
• Architect privileged access models using least-privilege, Just-In-Time (JIT), and separation-of-duties principles.
• Drive Zero Trust identity and access management strategies.
• Collaborate with IAM, Cloud Security, Endpoint Security, and Application teams to ensure consistent policy enforcement.
• Assess identity threats, privilege escalation risks, token theft scenarios, and implement mitigation controls.
• Develop automation and reporting solutions using Microsoft Graph API.
• Review complex identity designs, security exceptions, and risk acceptance requests.
• Present security architecture recommendations to senior technical and executive stakeholders.

Required Skills

• Conditional Access Policy Design & Governance
• Identity & Access Management (IAM)
• Zero Trust Architecture
• Identity Governance & Administration (IGA)