Lead IAM / Microsoft Entra ID Solution Architect - Contract - Melbourne

Urgent requirement of Lead IAM / Microsoft Entra ID Solution Architect - Contract - Melbourne Requirements Role Summary The Lead IAM / Microsoft Entra ID Architect will provide architectural leadership for enterprise Identity and Access Management transformation initiatives. The role is responsible for assessing current-state identity environments, defining future-state architecture, designing Microsoft Entra ID solutions, and guiding the migration of users, applications and access controls to a modern cloud-based identity platform. Key Responsibilities · Lead enterprise identity architecture strategy, design and implementation activities. · Assess existing IAM environments and define modernization roadmaps. · Design Microsoft Entra ID as the strategic identity platform. · Define authentication, federation, Single Sign-On and identity integration architectures. · Design Conditional Access, MFA, Identity Governance and Privileged Access controls. · Architect identity lifecycle management processes including Joiner, Mover and Leaver workflows. · Design migration strategies for users, groups, applications and identity services. · Define coexistence approaches for legacy and target-state identity platforms. · Lead architecture workshops and technical design sessions. · Produce high-quality architecture, security and migration documentation. · Provide technical governance and implementation oversight. · Support testing, cutover planning, operational readiness and knowledge transfer activities. Required Experience · 10+ years of Identity and Access Management experience. · Extensive experience designing and implementing Microsoft Entra ID solutions. · Proven experience leading IAM transformation and migration programs. · Strong knowledge of hybrid identity architectures and enterprise authentication frameworks. · Experience integrating cloud and enterprise applications with identity platforms. · Demonstrated customer-facing consulting and architecture leadership experience. Technical Expertise · Microsoft Entra ID · Azure Active Directory · Conditional Access · Privileged Identity Management (PIM) · Identity Governance · Single Sign-On (SSO) · Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) · SAML · OAuth 2.0 · OpenID Connect (OIDC) · SCIM · Active Directory & Hybrid Identity · Microsoft 365 Identity Services Preferred Certifications · Microsoft Certified: Cybersecurity Architect Expert · Microsoft Certified: Identity and Access Administrator Associate · Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert · TOGAF · CISSP Duration: 06 Months and possible extension Eligibility: Australian/NZ Citizens/PR Holders only Email: jobs@hasthasolutions.com