At a Glance
- 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: Competitive contract pay and the chance to work on cutting-edge technology.
- Other info: Immediate start available; great opportunity for career advancement.
- Why this job: Be part of a high-impact programme in a regulated environment with real-world significance.
- Qualifications: Deep knowledge of Azure Entra ID and experience in M365 environments.
The predicted salary is between 60750 - 74250 £ per year.
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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 Share Point 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 (Share Point 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.
- Technical Expertise
- 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 Open ID 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.
- Nice to Have
- Experience working in regulated environments
(finance or public sector).
- Exposure to
- CIAM and integration with social identity providers
(Google, Linked In, etc.).
Why Join?
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.
- Seniority level
- Mid-Senior level
- Employment type
- Contract
- Job function
- Information Technology
- Industries
- IT Services and IT Consulting
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Azure Entra ID Architect employer: RP International
As a Source-to-pay (S2P) Consultant with our client, you will enjoy the flexibility of a fully remote role that promotes a healthy work-life balance. The company fosters a collaborative and innovative work culture, offering ample opportunities for professional growth and development in the rapidly evolving field of ServiceNow solutions. Join a team that values your expertise and encourages you to make a meaningful impact while working from the comfort of your own home.
