We are looking for a Senior Microsoft Entra ID & Zero Trust Specialist to join a global Digital Identity and Authentication Platforms team. The role focuses on the design, implementation, administration and security of Microsoft Entra ID, Active Directory and identity platforms, with a strong emphasis on Zero Trust, authentication security and automation. You will work as part of a global, multicultural team and collaborate closely with technical teams, stakeholders and interface partners to deliver secure, highly available and innovative identity solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement and support Microsoft Entra ID and Active Directory environments.
  
• Administer and support Entra ID Connect and hybrid identity environments.
  
• Drive the implementation of Zero Trust identity and security initiatives.
  
• Define and implement Conditional Access Policies and identity security controls.
  
• Support FIDO2 and modern authentication deployments.
  
• Manage and improve Guest Account lifecycle processes.
  
• Implement and maintain Entra ID security concepts and controls.
  
• Work with authentication protocols including SAML, OAuth and OIDC.
  
• Automate identity and infrastructure processes using Terraform, PowerShell, Azure Functions or similar technologies.
  
• Analyse and resolve complex technical issues across identity and authentication platforms.
  
• Contribute to continuous improvement, innovation and automation initiatives.
  
• Collaborate with global technical teams and internal/external stakeholders.
  
• Support highly available and secure enterprise identity platforms.
  
• Contribute to the implementation of IT strategy and Zero Trust workstreams.
  

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years' professional IT experience, with at least 3 years focused on enterprise IT architecture, Identity and Access Management or related technologies.
  
• Strong hands-on experience with:
  
• Microsoft Entra ID
  
• Entra ID Connect
  
• Active Directory
  
• Identity & Access Management
  
• Zero Trust Architecture
  
• Advanced knowledge of authentication protocols:
  
• SAML
  
• OAuth
  
• OIDC
  
• Experience implementing Entra ID security concepts.
  
• Strong experience with Conditional Access and identity security.
  
• Experience with automation and Infrastructure as Code (IaC).
  
• Experience with technologies such as Terraform, PowerShell and Azure Functions.
  
• Experience working with large-scale Cloud / Hybrid environments.
  
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
  
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
  
• Ability to work independently with a strong delivery and continuous-improvement mindset.
  

Advantageous Experience

• Microsoft Azure and hybrid cloud environments.
  
• Zero Trust security implementations.
  
• FIDO2 and passwordless authentication.
  
• Agile working environments.
  
• Enterprise-scale identity platforms.
  
• Infrastructure automation and DevOps practices.
  
• Experience working within global or multicultural technology teams.
  

Qualifications

• Degree in Computer Science, Communications Engineering, Information Technology or a related field.
  
• Equivalent relevant technical qualifications and experience will also be considered.
  
• Minimum 5 years' professional IT experience, including experience managing or supporting large Cloud/Hybrid environments.
  

Benefits

• Exposure to cutting-edge global IT systems and processes.
  
• Flexible working arrangements with remote and on-site options.
  
• Opportunity to work with a dynamic global technology team.
  
• Agile working environment.
  
• High degree of technical innovation and automation.
  
• Challenging enterprise-scale identity and security projects.
  
• A collaborative, fast-paced and modern working environment.