Manager, Digital Identity

1026 Avanade Inc. Company; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 150,000 - 179,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Life insurance

401(k) plan

Bonus opportunities

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

Avanade is seeking a Digital Identity Manager (Entra ID) to design, implement, and support identity solutions for clients across cloud and hybrid environments. This client-facing role requires strong consulting and communication skills, with hands-on work in SSO, MFA, Conditional Access, and identity governance.

The role focuses on leading delivery workstreams, building modern identity architectures, and aligning with Microsoft security strategies within Avanade’s Security and Infrastructure

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or equivalent professional experience.
• 7+ years of 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.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and support modern identity solutions using Microsoft Entra ID.
• Lead Entra ID projects including SSO, Conditional Access, MFA, and Identity Governance.
• Lead joiner-mover-leaver (JML) automation and lifecycle provisioning.
• Support hybrid identity scenarios with Entra ID Connect / SCIM provisioning.
• Contribute to or lead Zero Trust architecture integrating Entra ID with broader Microsoft security capabilities.

Skills

Microsoft Entra ID

Identity & Access Management

Cybersecurity

Consulting experience

Leadership of delivery

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CS/IT/Engineering

Tools

SC 300 (Identity and Access Administrator)

SC 100 (Cybersecurity Architect)

SC 900 (Security Fundamentals)

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

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 August31, 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

Annual Salary Range California $150,400 to $178,600

Annual Salary Range Cleveland $139,200 to $165,300

Annual Salary Range Colorado $139,200 to $165,300

Annual Salary Range District of Columbia $155,200 to $184,300

Annual Salary Range Illinois $150,400 to $178,600

Annual Salary Range Maine $139,200 to $165,300

Annual Salary Range Maryland $155,200 to $184,300

Annual Salary Range Massachusetts $155,200 to $184,300

Annual Salary Range Minnesota $150,400 to $178,600

Annual Salary Range New York $164,800 to $195,700

Annual Salary Range New Jersey $150,400 to $178,600

Annual Salary Range Virginia $150,400 to $178,600

Annual Salary Range Washington $155,200 to $184,300

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.