Principal Entra ID Architect (SME)

Irvine Technology Corporation; Cincinnati (OH); Híbrido; USD 103.000 - 117.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Irvine Technology Corporation is seeking a Principal Entra ID Architect to lead the design, engineering, and optimization of enterprise identity environments across hybrid deployments.

You will drive Entra ID strategy, strengthen security controls, and oversee migrations and integrations, ensuring Zero Trust, PCI DSS compliance, and scalable security. This senior role requires deep technical expertise and collaboration with security and infrastructure teams to resolve complex challenges.

Formación

• 8+ years IAM experience with 5+ years in Entra ID (Azure AD) at enterprise scale.
• Deep expertise in Entra ID tenant architecture, CA policies, auth flows, and PAM.
• Hands-on tenant migrations and AD to Entra ID transitions in hybrid infrastructures.
• Strong knowledge of authentication protocols (SAML, OAuth 2.0, OIDC, Kerberos) and PowerShell.
• Experience implementing Zero Trust and PCI DSS compliance; familiarity with NIST/CIS.

Responsabilidades

• Architect, build, and secure Entra ID tenants meeting PCI DSS and data security.
• Design and optimize CA policies and authentication controls.
• Lead app integrations and migrations between Entra tenants in hybrid env.
• Establish identity standards, security policies, and Zero Trust aligned practices.
• Act as technical authority for Entra ID architecture with security teams.

Conocimientos

IAM experience

Entra ID/Azure AD

Conditional Access

Tenant migrations

Authentication protocols

PowerShell

Microsoft Graph API

Zero Trust

PCI DSS

NIST/CIS

Herramientas

Entra Connect/Cloud Sync

Descripción del empleo

Principal Entra ID Architect (SME)

Our client is seeking a Principal Entra ID Architect to lead the design, engineering, and optimization of enterprise identity and authentication environments. This role will drive identity architecture strategy, strengthen security controls, and support complex migrations across hybrid environments. The ideal candidate brings deep technical expertise in Microsoft Entra ID and a strong understanding of security standards, scalable architecture, and data protection.

As part of our process after applying, you may receive an invitation from our AI Recruiter Avery for a short conversation that lets you share more about your background beyond your resume. For questions, contact [e-mail].

• Location: Cincinnati, OH (Hybrid)
• Compensation: This job is expected to pay about 75-85/HR
• No Visa Sponsorship Available for this role

What You’ll Do:

Key Responsibilities

• Architect, build, and secure Microsoft Entra ID tenants, including segmented environments that meet PCI DSS and data security requirements.
• Design, implement, and optimize Conditional Access policies, authentication controls, and group security strategies to strengthen enterprise security.
• Lead application integrations and migrations between Entra tenants, including transitions from on-premises Active Directory to hybrid and cloud environments.
• Establish identity architecture standards, security policies, and best practices aligned with Zero Trust principles and regulatory requirements.
• Serve as the technical authority for Entra ID architecture, partnering with security and infrastructure teams to resolve complex challenges and guide engineering initiatives.

What Gets You the Job:

Qualifications

• 8+ years of Identity and Access Management (IAM) experience, including 5+ years architecting and engineering Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD) environments at enterprise scale.
• Deep expertise in Entra ID tenant architecture, Conditional Access policies, authentication flows, group security policies, and privileged access management.
• Hands‑on experience integrating enterprise applications, performing tenant‑to‑tenant migrations, and transitioning Active Directory environments to Entra ID within hybrid infrastructures.
• Strong knowledge of authentication protocols (SAML, OAuth 2.0, OIDC, Kerberos), PowerShell, Microsoft Graph API, and Entra Connect/Cloud Sync.
• Experience implementing identity security best practices, including Zero Trust, PCI DSS compliance, and enterprise security frameworks such as NIST and CIS.

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