Azure IAM Architect

  • Houston, TX
  • Posted 13 hours ago | Updated moments ago

Overview

On Site
Full Time
Accepts corp to corp applications
Contract - Independent
Contract - W2
Contract - 6month(s)

Skills

Azure
IAM
Entra ID

Job Details

MS Azure Cloud Architect

Remote

Contract

Job Overview

The Microsoft Azure Cloud IAM Architect will lead the migration of identity and access management IAM solutions from SailPoint Identity Security Cloud to Microsoft Entra ID This role involves assessing existing SailPoint configurations designing migration strategies and implementing Entra IDbased identity governance solutions to ensure secure compliant and efficient identity management across hybrid and cloud environments

Key Responsibilities

Migration Planning and Assessment

Conduct a comprehensive analysis of existing SailPoint IdentityIQ or Identity Security Cloud configurations including users roles groups policies and workflows

Map SailPoint identity governance features eg provisioning access certifications to equivalent Microsoft Entra ID capabilities

oIdentify dependencies custom configurations and potential challenges in migrating from SailPoint to Entra ID

  • Solution Design and Architecture
  • Design migration strategies for transitioning identity data including users groups service principals and access policies to Entra ID
  • Architect Entra ID solutions leveraging Microsoft Graph APIs Azure RBAC and conditional access policies to replicate SailPoint functionality
  • Plan hybrid identity architectures ensuring seamless integration between onpremises Active Directory and Entra ID during migration
  • Migration Execution
  • Configure Microsoft Entra ID connectors and APIs to import identity data from SailPoint ensuring data integrity and consistency
  • Migrate user accounts group memberships and access policies including B2B guest users and B2C consumer identities to Entra ID
  • oImplement single signon SSO and multifactor authentication MFA in Entra ID to replace SailPoint SSO configurations
  • Transition cloud governance features such as Azure Management Objects eg Management Groups Subscriptions Resource Groups to Entra ID
  • Access Management and Governance
  • Configure Entra ID rolebased access control RBAC using builtin and custom roles to align with SailPoints access control model
  • Set up Entra ID Privileged Identity Management PIM for managing elevated access and replacing SailPoints privileged account management
  • Implement automated access reviews policy enforcement and compliance reporting in Entra ID to maintain governance standards
  • Testing and Validation
  • Perform endtoend testing of migrated identity data access policies and SSO configurations to ensure functionality and security
  • Validate migration outcomes against business requirements addressing discrepancies in user access or policy enforcement
  • Test hybrid identity synchronization using Azure AD Connect to ensure continuity between on premises and cloud environments
  • Compliance and Security
  • Ensure migrated configurations comply with organizational security policies and regulatory standards eg GDPR HIPAA SOC
  • Implement Entra ID security features such as conditional access riskbased policies and custom security attributes to enhance identity protection
  • Document migration processes and configurations for audit and compliance purposes
  • Stakeholder Collaboration and Training
  • Collaborate with security infrastructure and compliance teams to align migration plans with business objectives
  • Provide training and documentation to endusers and administrators on Entra ID features and workflows postmigration
  • Work with Microsoft and SailPoint support teams to resolve migrationrelated issues
  • PostMigration Optimization
  • Monitor Entra ID performance and address API rate limits or integration issues using best practices like exponential backoff
  • Optimize Entra ID configurations for scalability and efficiency ensuring alignment with long term IAM goals
  • Decommission SailPoint components postmigration ensuring a clean transition

Qualifications

Experience

  • 5 years of experience in identity and access management IAM with expertise in SailPoint and Microsoft Entra ID
  • Proven experience in migrating IAM solutions preferably from SailPoint to Entra ID or similar platforms
  • Handson experience with Microsoft Graph APIs SCIM SAML and Azure AD Connect

Technical Skills

  • Deep knowledge of Microsoft Entra ID including RBAC PIM and conditional access policies
  • Proficiency in SailPoint IdentityIQ or Identity Security Cloud including connector configurations and governance features
  • Experience with PowerShell scripting REST APIs and JSON for identity data migration
  • Familiarity with Azure Management Objects and hybrid identity architecture

Certifications preferred

  • Microsoft Certified Identity and Access Administrator Associate
  • SailPoint Certified Identity Engineer or equivalent

Soft Skills

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to address migration challenges

Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities

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