Entra ID Architect ___ Chicago, IL â Onsite ___ Contract
Entra ID Architect ___ Chicago, IL â Onsite ___ Contract
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Job Description
Experience: 10-12 Years (with 3-5 years in Entra ID architecture and implementations)
Job Overview: We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Entra ID Architect to lead enterprise-level identity solutions using Microsoft Entra ID and On-Premise Active Directory. The ideal candidate should possess a strong foundation in access management SSO CIAM application onboarding and identity migrations with a hands-on approach to solution design implementation and client engagement.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design and architect end-to-end Microsoft Entra ID solutions with hybrid On-Premises AD integration
- Perform installation configuration and optimization of Entra ID components
- Onboard applications using modern authentication protocols: OIDC SAML OAuth2 and legacy mechanisms
- Implement SSO MFA and advanced conditional/adaptive access policies
- Customize claim rules and access controls to align with business policies
- Lead CIAM identity federation and fraud detection initiatives
- Manage identity and application migration projects from legacy systems to Entra ID
- Configure Entra Connect for user and password synchronization
- Support the creation of dashboards and reports to track access compliance and performance
- Collaborate with operations and DevOps teams to identify assess and onboard target applications
- Lead requirement analysis design discussions and contribute to factory-based identity deployments
- Implement solutions with minimal product-level customization while meeting all technical requirements
Technical Skills & Expertise:
- Expert-level knowledge of Microsoft Entra ID Active Directory and related access management technologies
- Hands-on experience with application onboarding and full technical integration
- Strong grasp of IAM lifecycle directory services and access governance
- Practical experience with Entra ID implementations and application migrations (minimum 2 3 projects)
- Experience in DevOps tools like Docker Jenkins Bitbucket and orchestration pipelines
- Familiarity with infrastructure modules supporting SSO and their interdependencies
- Proficiency in scripting: PowerShell Shell Perl etc.
- Development experience (1 2 years) in any programming language preferred
- Good understanding of Identity Governance tools (e.g. SailPoint Saviynt)
- Exposure to IAM testing frameworks and security compliance processes
Soft Skills & Other Requirements:
- Excellent written verbal and presentation skills
- Strong analytical and troubleshooting abilities
- Proven client-facing experience preferably with international clients
- Experience managing client relationships and participating in stakeholder discussions
- Demonstrated ability to work in a lead role coordinating across technical and business teams
- Solid understanding of operational processes related to access management
Employment Type
Full Time
