Entra ID Consultant - 12 Month Contract - Inside IR35 - Hybrid in Warwick or Wokingham

Entra ID Consultant - 12 Month Contract - Inside IR35 - Hybrid in Warwick or Wokingham

Contract Type: Initial 12 month contract (Inside IR35)
Rate: £500 per day Inside IR35
Location: Hybrid in Warwick or Wokingham

Role Overview:

We are looking for a Senior Entra ID SME to join on a 12-month hybrid contract based in Wokingham/Warwick (2-3 days on-site). The role is responsible for designing, implementing, and governing enterprise IAM solutions using Microsoft Entra ID across cloud and hybrid environments, with a focus on BAU operations, identity enhancements, and automation to support both human and non-human identities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Own end-to-end IAM operations focused on Microsoft Entra ID, managing user life cycle (Joiner/Mover/Leaver), group management, RBAC, and hybrid identity across on-premises, cloud, and hybrid environments
• Implement and manage authentication and security controls including MFA, Conditional Access policies, Passwordless solutions (FIDO2, Windows Hello), and Zero Trust principles
• Manage enterprise applications, app registrations, service principals, API permissions, and admin consent processes
• Oversee Identity Governance and Compliance including Access Packages, Access Reviews, PIM, and adherence to CIS, ISO 27001, and NIST frameworks
• Define and maintain operational runbooks, incident and problem management processes, and implement automation using Azure Logic Apps, Power Automate, and Microsoft Graph API

What You Will Ideally Bring:

• 10+ years of IAM experience focused on Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD), with strong hands-on expertise in hybrid identity via Entra Connect/Cloud Sync and Active Directory (AD DS)
• Deep expertise in Conditional Access, PIM, Access Reviews, and enterprise application management including app registrations and service principals
• Strong PowerShell and Microsoft Graph API Scripting skills for identity automation, BAU operations, and integration workflows
• Knowledge of Zero Trust architecture, identity security best practices, and compliance frameworks including CIS, ISO 27001, and NIST
• Strong stakeholder communication skills across technical and leadership levels, with a deep understanding of ITIL concepts within an Agile environment - desirable: SC-300 or AZ-500 certification