Manager, Digital Identity

Avanade; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 150,000 - 179,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Life Insurance

Long-Term Disability

401(k)

Bonus Opportunities

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Avanade’s Digital Identity capability seeks a Manager to design, implement, and support identity solutions using Microsoft Entra ID across hybrid environments. This client-facing role blends deep technical expertise with consulting and communication skills to deliver secure access, MFA, SSO, and governance aligned to business outcomes.

The role focuses on leading delivery workstreams, mentoring teams, and shaping Entra ID architecture within Avanade’s Security and Infrastructure practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, Engineering, or equivalent.
• 7+ years in Identity & Access Management or cybersecurity with leadership of delivery workstreams.
• 2+ years consulting experience.
• Strong hands-on experience with Microsoft Entra ID, including Conditional Access, MFA, SSO, and identity governance.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and support modern identity solutions using Microsoft Entra ID.
• Lead IAM lifecycle processes including joiner–mover–leaver 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.

Skills

IAM

Entra ID

SSO

MFA

Consulting

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science/IT/Engineering

SC 300

SC 100

SC 900

Tools

Entra ID Connect

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 Manager (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 Manager will be hands on in designing and implementing 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

Qualifications

Job Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or equivalent professional experience.
• 7+ years of experience in Identity & Access Management or cybersecurity, including leadership of delivery workstreams or projects.
• 2+ years consulting experience.
• 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 until August 31, 2026.

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: Benefits and Total Rewards | Avanade United States

Role Location Annual Salary Range

• California $150,400 to $178,600
• Cleveland $139,200 to $165,300
• Colorado $139,200 to $165,300
• District of Columbia$155,200 to $184,300
• Illinois $150,400 to $178,600
• Maine $139,200 to $165,300
• Maryland $155,200 to $184,300
• Massachusetts $155,200 to $184,300
• Minnesota $150,400 to $178,600
• New York $164,800 to $195,700
• New Jersey $150,400 to $178,600
• Virginia $150,400 to $178,600
• Washington $155,200 to $184,300