We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Cybersecurity Consultant with deep expertise in Microsoft Entra to lead and support enterprise-level identity and access management (IAM) transformations. This role is ideal for a strategic thinker and hands-on technologist who excels in migrating legacy applications to modern authentication frameworks and implementing robust IAM solutions using Microsoft Entra.
Responsibilities
1. Lead the design, implementation, and optimisation of Microsoft Entra-based identity solutions across enterprise environments.
2. Assess and migrate legacy applications to Microsoft Entra, ensuring compatibility with modern authentication protocols such as OAuth, OpenID Connect, and SAML.
3. Architect and deploy secure access controls, conditional access policies, and role-based access models.
4. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate Entra with existing infrastructure, cloud platforms (Azure, M365), and third-party applications.
5. Conduct security assessments, gap analyses, and remediation planning for identity-related risks.
6. Provide expert guidance on Zero Trust principles, identity governance, and privileged access management.
7. Develop technical documentation, training materials, and best practices for internal teams and stakeholders.
Essential Skills
8. Proven experience with Microsoft Entra ID (formerly Azure AD), including Entra ID Governance and Entra Permissions Management.
9. Strong background in identity access management, authentication protocols, and federation services.
10. Demonstrated success in migrating legacy applications to Microsoft Entra with minimal disruption.
11. Deep understanding of modern authentication standards: OAuth, OpenID Connect, SAML, WS-Federation.
12. Experience with conditional access, multifactor authentication (MFA), and identity protection.
13. Familiarity with Microsoft Defender for Identity, Microsoft Sentinel, and other security tools.
14. Excellent problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.
Location
Manchester, UK
Rate/Salary
- GBP Daily
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