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Requirements
Must:
- Expert-level knowledge of Microsoft Entra, including conditional access, governance, PIM, CIEM, and Identity Protection
- Strong hybrid identity experience across on-prem Active Directory, AD FS, and Entra Connect
- Hands-on experience with Microsoft Defender for Identity and integration into broader security ecosystems
- Deep understanding of authentication standards such as SAML, OAuth, OpenID Connect, Kerberos, and LDAP
- Familiarity with AWS IAM and GCP IAM in multi-cloud IAM strategies
- Proven ability to translate complex technical capabilities into business-driven IAM strategies
- Demonstrated leadership experience managing technical teams (TAMs, senior engineers)
- Strong stakeholder engagement, consulting expertise, and cross-functional communication skills
- Microsoft certifications such as SC-100, SC-300, AZ-500, or equivalent (preferred)
- 12 years IAM experience including enterprise consulting and large-scale deployments (preferred)
- Experience modernising IAM platforms and migrating from legacy identity systems (preferred)
- Strong background in presenting IAM strategy and architecture to senior leadership (preferred)
Responsibilities
- Lead the enterprise architecture, deployment, and optimisation of Microsoft Entra services including Entra ID, Conditional Access, Identity Protection, PIM, CIEM, and Governance
- Provide direction and mentorship to Technical Account Managers, ensuring high-quality delivery aligned with IAM strategy
- Act as consulting SME for application, infrastructure, and security teams integrating with Entra ID and related IAM services
- Define and execute IAM strategy aligned to Zero Trust principles
- Support large-scale IAM adoption, modernisation, and migration from legacy identity platforms
- Drive proactive use of Microsoft Defender for Identity to enhance threat detection and identity-based risk management
- Partner with security leadership to ensure compliance with audit, regulatory, and governance requirements
- Serve as enterprise escalation point for identity-related issues and lead RCA for critical incidents
- Establish IAM standards, policies, and best practices across Entra and multi-cloud environments (AWS IAM, GCP IAM)
- Collaborate with Microsoft engineering/product teams to provide roadmap input and stay ahead of platform developments
- Mentor Level 3 engineers, developing capability across the IAM function
- Liaise with infrastructure, O365, mobile, and SOC teams to optimise Entra security posture and configurations
Description
We are a leading financial services client currently seeking a Lead Identity Specialist to oversee the enterprise-wide design, deployment, and governance of Microsoft Entra. This role is a 6-month initial contract based in Sheffield, with a hybrid work model requiring 3 days per week on-site. In this senior, hands-on position, you will become our subject matter expert on various Microsoft identity management solutions, work closely with cross-functional teams, and drive best-in-class Identity & Access Management (IAM) adoption. We value exceptional talent and offer a dynamic environment that fosters growth and collaboration.
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