Senior Azure Architect – MIM Modernization & Microsoft Entra ID

Senior Azure Architect – MIM Modernization & Microsoft Entra ID

Summary

Responsibilities

• Architect and execute the modernization roadmap for Microsoft Identity Manager, transitioning from legacy on-premises models to cloud-centric identity frameworks.
  
• Design and deploy secure identity synchronization solutions utilizing Entra Connect and Entra Cloud Sync to maintain data consistency across hybrid environments.
  
• Develop and manage serverless automation workflows using Azure Functions, Logic Apps, and Azure Automation to streamline identity lifecycle processes.
  
• Engineer custom integrations and extensions leveraging Microsoft Graph API, REST APIs, and JSON protocols to enable advanced application connectivity.
  
• Maintain and optimize hybrid directory services, including Active Directory, AD LDS, and Exchange Online, ensuring high availability and performance.
  
• Implement robust security postures by configuring Azure Key Vault for secret management and utilizing Azure Monitor and Microsoft Sentinel for proactive threat detection and response.
  
• Drive Infrastructure as Code (IaC) initiatives using Bicep, ARM templates, and Terraform to ensure reproducible, version-controlled infrastructure deployments.
  
• Create and maintain complex PowerShell scripts for Entra ID administration, enabling sophisticated automation and governance capabilities.
  
• Provide architectural guidance on Azure infrastructure design to support identity and access management (IAM) requirements.
  

Requirements

• Minimum of 10 years of professional experience in IT services, with a significant focus on Azure cloud architecture and identity management.
  
• Proven expertise in Microsoft Entra Connect and Entra Cloud Sync configuration and troubleshooting.
  
• Advanced proficiency in developing and managing Azure Functions, Logic Apps, and Azure Automation runbooks.
  
• Strong command of Microsoft Graph API, RESTful web services, and JSON data handling for custom integrations.
  
• Deep knowledge of Active Directory ecosystems, including AD LDS and Exchange Online administration.
  
• Hands-on experience with Azure Key Vault, Azure Monitor, and Microsoft Sentinel for security and observability.
  
• Demonstrated ability to implement Infrastructure as Code using Bicep, ARM, or Terraform.
  
• Specialized experience in Microsoft Identity Manager (MIM), including scripting, customization, and modernization strategies.
  
• Extensive background in PowerShell scripting specifically for Microsoft Entra ID automation and management.
  
• Comprehensive understanding of Azure Architecture principles and best practices for enterprise-scale deployments.