​The Role: Entra ID SME

Location: Wokingham, UK

Position Type: Contract Inside IR35

Remote work option Available: Fully Onsite

Job Description: The Microsoft Entra SME is responsible for designing, implementing, and governing enterprise identity and access management (IAM) solutions using Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD). The role ensures secure, scalable, and compliant identity services, supporting both human and non‑human identities across cloud and hybrid environments

Key Responsibilities

• Identity & Access Management

• Design and manage Microsoft Entra ID architecture

• User lifecycle (Joiner–Mover–Leaver)

• Group management (static, dynamic, role-assignable)

• Role-based access control (RBAC)

Authentication & Security

• Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)

• Conditional Access policies

• Passwordless solutions (FIDO2, Windows Hello)

• Enforce Zero Trust principles

• Monitor and respond to identity-related incidents

Identity Governance & Compliance

• Access Packages (Entitlement Management)

• Access Reviews

• Privileged Identity Management (PIM)

Operations & Support

• Provide support for identity-related issues: Authentication failures, Sync issues, Group/role assignment issues

Strong hands-on experience with:

• Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD)

• Active Directory (AD DS)

• Hybrid identity (Entra Connect / Cloud Sync)

Certifications (Preferred)

• Microsoft: SC-300 – Identity and Access Administrator

• AZ-500 – Azure Security Engineer

• Other: IAM / security certifications (CISSP, CISM – optional)

If this position is of interest to you, apply now!