π Location: Virginia Beach, VA (Hybrid β 3 days onsite)
π Duration: Long-term Contract (C2C)
We are looking for a Senior IAM Architect to lead the design, implementation, and governance of enterprise identity solutions using Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD) and Microsoft 365. This role is critical in ensuring secure access management across hybrid environments while supporting migrations, integrations, and compliance initiatives.
π Key Responsibilities:
β’ Design and manage Microsoft Entra ID infrastructure and hybrid identity solutions (Entra ID Connect / Cloud Sync)
β’ Oversee user lifecycle management, access reviews, and Identity Governance
β’ Implement and enforce RBAC, Privileged Identity Management (PIM), and least-privilege access
β’ Configure MFA, Conditional Access, and Identity Protection
β’ Deliver SSO integrations (SAML, OAuth, OIDC) for cloud and on-prem applications
β’ Support AD forest-to-forest and Microsoft 365 tenant-to-tenant migrations
β’ Administer Microsoft 365 services (Exchange Online, Teams, OneDrive, SharePoint)
β’ Manage Defender for Office 365 and integrate email security solutions (Barracuda, Cisco IronPort)
β’ Automate IAM processes using PowerShell and Microsoft Graph API
β’ Monitor systems, troubleshoot issues, and maintain operational runbooks
β’ Collaborate with global IT, security teams, and stakeholders
π― Qualifications:
β’ Bachelorβs degree in IT, Computer Science, or related field
β’ 7+ years of IT experience, including 6+ years in IAM
β’ Strong expertise in Microsoft Entra ID, Active Directory, hybrid identity, MFA, RBAC, and SSO
β’ Experience with multi-forest AD environments and migrations
β’ Hands-on Microsoft 365 administration experience
β’ Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
π Certifications:
β’ Microsoft 365 Certified: Enterprise Administrator Expert (Required)
β’ CISSP / CISM (Preferred)