Identity and Access Security Lead

About the position

The Microsoft Identity and Access Lead is responsible for the architecture, deployment, and governance of enterprise identity services using Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD). This role supports our clients to implement secure and compliant access strategies across Microsoft 365, including Purview, SharePoint, and Microsoft CoPilot. The Identity and Access Lead is a critical part of the Information Assurance Team’s Microsoft service delivery program, ensuring client environments are aligned with Zero Trust principles and identity best practices. The ideal candidate has extensive hands-on experience with Entra ID, conditional access, and federated identity and understands how identity impacts data protection and compliance outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Design and lead the implementation of secure identity and access solutions using Microsoft Entra ID.
• Integrate Entra ID with Microsoft 365 services including SharePoint, Purview, and CoPilot to support secure collaboration and compliance.
• Configure and manage Conditional Access, Privileged Identity Management (PIM), and Access Reviews to enforce least privilege and Zero Trust principles.
• Develop client-facing policies and procedures for secure collaboration, third-party access, and external federation (B2B/B2C).
• Provide tailored, identity-focused recommendations that enhance client security postures using Microsoft best practices and industry standards.
• Communicate identity architecture strategies and roadmaps to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Collaborate with cybersecurity, compliance, infrastructure, and governance teams to deliver cohesive identity and access strategies.
• Maintain architecture documentation, configuration standards, and standard operating procedures for identity governance.
• Monitor identity performance, user experience, and threat alerts to optimize system effectiveness and security.
• Implement and customize Microsoft identity solutions for public sector and SLED clients, addressing unique compliance and regulatory requirements (e.g., FERPA, CJIS, IRS Pub 1075).

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of experience in IT, cybersecurity, or cloud identity management.
• In lieu of a degree, we are open to proven success and a minimum of seven (7) years’ experience in cloud identity management in lieu of a degree.
• Minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience with Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD), including Conditional Access, PIM, and B2B/B2C identity federation.
• Experience implementing Conditional Access, RBAC, and authentication protocols.
• Experience with Microsoft O365 compliance tools and data protection capabilities (Purview, SharePoint, CoPilot).
• Demonstrated ability to translate technical identity governance topics into business-relevant language.
• Prior experience with identity and access security in regulated or enterprise environments.
• Demonstrated ability to present technical identity and access concepts to non-technical stakeholders, including business executives and compliance teams.
• Proven experience collaborating across IT, security, and compliance disciplines to develop and implement enterprise identity and access solutions.
• Experience designing and deploying identity and access management solutions for public sector or SLED clients, with knowledge of applicable regulatory considerations (e.g., FERPA, CJIS, state compliance mandates, and grant-related security requirements).
• Must be a citizen of the United States.

Nice-to-haves

• Master’s degree in Cybersecurity, IT, or related field.
• Holds at least one of the following Microsoft certifications: SC-300, SC-100, AZ-104 SC-400, MS-101, SC-900.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Defender for Identity and Microsoft Sentinel.
• Experience with Microsoft Graph API, PowerShell, and identity lifecycle automation.
• Consulting experience or delivery of large-scale Microsoft identity solutions.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits, including paid time to give back in your community and generous PTO.
• Engagement and support of company leadership.
• Growth in your career and capabilities.
• A collaborative and driven working environment.
• A fun and social working environment where you are encouraged to be your true self.