Technical Architect; Identity & Entra

Location: Remote
Contract Rate: $90/hr+

Department: Information Security / Enterprise Architecture

We are seeking a Junior Technical Architect with a strong foundation in Identity and Access Management (IAM) and specialized expertise in Microsoft Entra . As part of our security and architecture team, you will help accelerate our identity onboarding efforts, streamline cloud directory services, and design scalable, secure access frameworks across our hybrid and multi-tenant ecosystems.

While our team is already well-versed in day-to-day Entra operations, we need a forward-thinking technical architect who can look at the big picture, design robust identity patterns, and guide our access governance strategy.

• Identity Architecture & Design: Design, implement, and optimize Microsoft Entra , enterprise application integrations, and hybrid identity configurations.

• Access Governance & Security: Architect and refine Conditional Access Policies, Privileged Identity Management (PIM), Identity Protection, and automated lifecycle management workflows.

• Hybrid Integration: Oversee and troubleshoot directory synchronization between on-premises Active Directory (AD DS) and the cloud via Microsoft Entra Connect / Cloud Sync.

• Collaboration & Guidance: Partner with engineering and security teams to ensure smooth application onboarding (SAML, OIDC, OAuth) and establish identity best practices.

• Automation & Scripting: Utilize Power Shell and the Microsoft Graph API to automate identity provisioning, reporting, and administrative tasks.

• Continuous Improvement: Research emerging identity trends, modern authentication standards (passwordless, FIDO2), and zero-trust architecture principles to future-proof our environment.

• Experience: 2–5+ years of experience in IT infrastructure, security, or systems administration, with a demonstrated focus on Identity and Access Management (IAM).

• Entra : Deep, hands-on knowledge of Microsoft Entra (formerly Azure AD), including tenant management, enterprise app registrations, custom roles, and security baselines.

• Hybrid Identity: Strong understanding of hybrid environments, linking on-premises Active Directory with cloud directories.

• Architectural Mindset: Ability to translate business requirements into secure, scalable technical architectures rather than just performing day-to-day configurations.

• Scripting
  
  Skills:
  
  Proficiency in Power Shell and familiarity with automation or API interactions (Microsoft Graph).

• Security Fundamentals: Solid grasp of core security controls, authentication protocols (SAML, OAuth, OIDC, Kerberos), and zero-trust frameworks.

• Preferred
  
  Certifications:
  
  Microsoft Certified:
  Identity and Access Administrator Associate (SC-300), Azure Solutions Architect Expert, or equivalent security/architecture credentials.

Position Summary

We are seeking a Junior Technical Architect with a strong foundation in Identity and Access Management (IAM) and specialized expertise in Microsoft Entra . As part of our security and architecture team, you will help accelerate our identity onboarding efforts, streamline cloud directory services, and design scalable, secure access frameworks across our hybrid and multi-tenant ecosystems.

While our team is already well-versed in day-to-day Entra operations, we need a forward-thinking technical architect who can look at the big picture, design robust identity patterns, and guide our access governance strategy.

• Identity Architecture & Design: Design, implement, and optimize Microsoft Entra , enterprise application integrations, and hybrid identity configurations.

• Access Governance & Security: Architect and refine Conditional Access Policies, Privileged Identity…