IAM consultant
We are seeking a highly skilled Identity and Access Management (IAM) specialist to lead and support a strategic migration from Microsoft Identity Manager (MIM) to Microsoft Entra ID (formerly Azure AD).
This role requires deep hands-on expertise in hybrid identity environments, strong knowledge of Active Directory, and proven experience delivering IAM transformation programmes. The ideal candidate will be both technically strong and capable of engaging with stakeholders across architecture, security, and operations.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the design and execution of MIM to Entra ID migration strategy
- Assess current-state identity architecture (MIM, AD, connectors, workflows) and define target-state design
- Implement and configure identity lifecycle management in Entra ID
- Manage hybrid identity integration between on-premises Active Directory and cloud environments
- Design and implement provisioning, de-provisioning, and role-based access control (RBAC) models
- Work with security teams to align IAM with Zero Trust principles
- Develop and optimise identity governance, access policies, and conditional access
- Troubleshoot complex identity sync, authentication, and access issues
- Collaborate with application teams for SSO, federation, and identity integration
- Produce technical documentation, migration runbooks, and best practices
Skills & Experience
- Strong hands-on experience with:
- Microsoft Identity Manager (MIM/FIM)
- Microsoft Entra ID
- Active Directory (AD DS, Group Policy, domains, trusts)
- Proven experience in IAM transformation or migration projects (especially MIM Entra ID)
- Strong understanding of:
- Identity lifecycle management (Joiner-Mover-Leaver processes)
- Authentication protocols (SAML, OAuth, OpenID Connect)
- Federation (ADFS or equivalent)
- Experience with identity provisioning and synchronization tools
- Strong scripting/automation skills (PowerShell preferred)
- Solid understanding of security concepts (MFA, Conditional Access, Zero Trust)