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- Tasks: Lead the design of secure external collaboration solutions using Azure Entra ID.
- Company: Join a leading global technology consultancy on a major UK financial project.
- Benefits: Hybrid working, immediate start, and the chance to work on cutting-edge technology.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a high-visibility role within a crucial financial ecosystem.
- Qualifications: Deep knowledge of Azure Entra ID and experience in regulated environments preferred.
- Other info: Exciting opportunity for career growth in a dynamic tech environment.
The predicted salary is between 48000 - 72000 £ per year.
Location: London, UK
Hybrid Working: 40% onsite
SC Eligible (Must be in UK for more than 5 years)
Start Date: Immediate / ASAP
Contract working with a leading global technology consultancy on a major UK financial project.
We’re looking for an Azure Entra ID Architect to join an exciting, high-impact programme within a regulated UK environment. This is a great opportunity to be part of a technically advanced team driving secure external collaboration and identity governance using Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD).
You’ll lead the design and configuration of external user access solutions to support the build of an Extranet portal on SharePoint Online/M365, ensuring seamless and compliant collaboration between internal and external users.
Key Responsibilities:- Architect and implement Azure Entra ID B2B collaboration and external identity management solutions.
- Design and configure Microsoft Entra External ID (CIAM) for customer and partner access to M365 apps (SharePoint Online, Teams).
- Define and manage Access Packages, Entitlement Management, and Access Reviews.
- Implement Conditional Access and MFA policies for external identities.
- Govern identity lifecycle management, PIM, and Identity Protection.
- Collaborate with stakeholders and compliance teams to validate requirements and ensure alignment with security standards.
- Provide technical oversight to engineering teams during development and testing.
- Deep knowledge of Azure Entra ID / Azure AD architecture and governance.
- Hands-on experience with external sharing and collaboration in M365.
- Strong understanding of SAML, OAuth, and OpenID Connect.
- Familiarity with Microsoft Information Protection, Sensitivity Labels, and DLP policies.
- Experience building and supporting Extranet environments at scale.
- Ability to troubleshoot authentication and sharing issues across M365 services.
- Experience working in regulated environments (finance or public sector).
- Exposure to CIAM and integration with social identity providers (Google, LinkedIn, etc.).
This is an urgent and high-visibility engagement offering the chance to work on a cutting-edge Azure identity and security implementation within one of the UK’s most important financial ecosystems.
If you’re an experienced Azure Entra ID Architect and can start immediately or at short notice, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now or message me directly for a confidential discussion.
Azure Entra ID Architect employer: RP International
Contact Detail:
RP International Recruiting Team
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