Senior Azure Architect – IAM

Senior Azure Architect – IAM

Summary

Responsibilities

• Design and deploy scalable IAM architectures utilizing Microsoft Entra ID and Microsoft Identity Manager (MIM), including the scripting and customization of identity workflows.
  
• Develop and manage Infrastructure as Code (IaC) strategies using Terraform, Bicep, and ARM templates to automate the provisioning of secure Azure resources.
  
• Implement comprehensive API security measures by configuring Azure API Management and integrating it with Azure SQL and Key Vault for secure data access.
  
• Establish and maintain advanced monitoring and threat detection frameworks leveraging Azure Monitor, Application Insights, and Microsoft Sentinel to ensure proactive security posture.
  
• Architect and govern CI/CD pipelines to enforce deployment security policies and streamline the release process across the organization.
  
• Lead the integration of identity solutions with external enterprise systems, specifically focusing on Workday, Banner SIS, and other HR/ERP platforms to ensure synchronized user data.
  
• Automate identity provisioning, synchronization, and lifecycle management processes through custom scripting and Azure automation tools.
  
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to engineering teams regarding best practices in cloud security and identity architecture.
  

Requirements

• Minimum of 10+ years of professional experience in IT Services, with a significant portion dedicated to cloud architecture and identity management.
  
• Proven expertise in Microsoft Azure services, specifically Azure API Management, Azure SQL, Key Vault, and the broader Microsoft Identity ecosystem.
  
• Advanced proficiency in Infrastructure as Code tools, including Terraform, Bicep, and ARM Templates, for managing cloud resources.
  
• Strong hands-on experience with observability and security tools such as Azure Monitor, Application Insights, and Microsoft Sentinel.
  
• Demonstrated capability in designing and managing CI/CD pipelines with a focus on deployment governance and security compliance.
  
• Extensive background in integrating Microsoft Identity Manager (MIM) and Microsoft Entra ID, including custom scripting and automation development.
  
• Experience in connecting identity solutions with enterprise resource planning systems, particularly Workday, Banner SIS, and HR/ERP integrations.
  
• Ability to design secure IAM architectures that support complex synchronization and provisioning requirements.