Microsoft Entra Identity Governance Architect / Engineer

Job Description

A growing pharma is seeking a Microsoft Entra Identity Governance Architect/Engineer to lead the design and implementation of Microsoft Entra ID Governance (Entitlement Management). This individual will architect and deploy a scalable access governance framework across SharePoint, enterprise applications, and security groups with a focus on automation, compliance, auditability, and least-privilege access. Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement Microsoft Entra ID Governance and Entitlement Management architecture.

• Build and configure Catalogs, Access Packages, Access Reviews, Approval Workflows, Assignment Policies, and Lifecycle Governance.

• Develop governance standards, naming conventions, ownership models, and access controls.

• Create persona-based governance models for: o Employees o Contractors/Contingent Workers o External Partners/Vendors o Privileged Access Users

• Configure self-service access requests, approval chains, expiration policies, and automated access reviews.

• Leverage PowerShell and Microsoft Graph for automation, reporting, and governance workflows.

• Collaborate with IAM, Security, IT, and business stakeholders on rollout and operational readiness.

• Produce architecture documentation, runbooks, knowledge transfer materials, and governance metrics. Deliverables

• Governance architecture and implementation roadmap.

• Persona-based access governance framework.

• Catalog and access package design for applications, SharePoint sites, and security groups.

• Automated approval, expiration, and access review workflows.

• Operational documentation, runbooks, and knowledge transfer materials.

Payrate: $70-75

Skills and Requirements

• 7+ years of Identity & Access Management (IAM) experience.

• 5+ years of Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD) engineering experience.

• Hands-on experience leading enterprise Microsoft Entra Identity Governance implementations from design through production deployment.

• Deep expertise with: o Entitlement Management o Access Packages & Catalogs o Access Reviews o Lifecycle Governance o Approval Workflows o Microsoft Graph o PowerShell

• Experience integrating Entra Governance with ServiceNow or access request platforms.

• Experience in regulated industries (Life Sciences, Healthcare, Pharma).

• Knowledge of SOX, HIPAA, GxP, NIST, or similar compliance frameworks.

• Experience with AI-assisted or agentic governance solutions is a plus

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to [email protected].