Glocomms
Glocomms is partnered with an industry‑leading post‑trade financial services organization to appoint a Principal Identity Solutions Architect to drive Microsoft 365-centric architectural solutions and cross‑platform identity integration for a complex, global enterprise. The role will lead end‑to‑end technical plan design across heterogeneous environments, optimizing Microsoft cloud services with a strong focus on Microsoft Entra ID (formerly Azure AD), modern authentication protocols, and enterprise systems integration.
The successful candidate will shape comprehensive IAM strategies, ensure compatibility and integration across the enterprise ecosystem, and champion best practices that align with organizational policies, procedures, and controls.
Primary Responsibilities
Define and own IAM architecture for the enterprise ecosystem, emphasizing Microsoft identity solutions and vendor-neutral approaches. Design and implement hybrid identity solutions (e.g., Azure AD Connect, federation technologies) ensuring compatibility and integration across platforms. Optimize Microsoft cloud services and identity interaction patterns across enterprise systems and virtual desktop environments. Establish configuration and release management standards for identity components, including governance and change control. Partner with infrastructure and development teams to integrate identity services using APIs and modern authentication protocols (SAML, OAuth, OIDC). Develop automation and scripting (PowerShell, Python) to streamline identity lifecycle processes and licensing optimization strategies. Provide Level 2 issue management and Root Cause Analysis (RCA), delivering both workarounds and permanent fixes for identity-related incidents. Create and maintain documentation for architecture, standards, operational runbooks, and support models; deliver training and transition plans to operational teams. Monitor industry trends in identity management technologies and translate them into actionable roadmaps and best practices. Key Qualifications
10+ years of experience in identity management technologies with deep expertise in Microsoft 365 and Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD). Proven leadership designing enterprise identity management architectures and implementations in heterogeneous environments. Hands-on experience with Azure AD Connect, federation technologies, and hybrid identity solutions. Strong knowledge of Microsoft identity solutions, information protection, and rights management within large, regulated enterprises. Proficiency with automation and scripting (PowerShell, Python) and identity administration tools; experience with API-based identity management. Deep understanding of modern authentication protocols (SAML, OAuth, OIDC) and enterprise ecosystem integration. Experience instituting configuration management, release management, and documentation standards for identity components. Track record of partnering effectively with cross-functional teams (infrastructure, security, engineering, and application owners). Relevant certifications preferred: Microsoft Certified Identity and Access Administrator Associate, Microsoft Certified Azure Solutions Architect Expert, Microsoft 365 Certified Enterprise Administrator Expert, CIMP, IDPro, ITIL. This position is
hybrid
with three days per week onsite in Chicago; at this time, visa sponsorship is not available. Please note: CVs must include candidate name (first & last) and contact information in order to be considered.
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Define and own IAM architecture for the enterprise ecosystem, emphasizing Microsoft identity solutions and vendor-neutral approaches. Design and implement hybrid identity solutions (e.g., Azure AD Connect, federation technologies) ensuring compatibility and integration across platforms. Optimize Microsoft cloud services and identity interaction patterns across enterprise systems and virtual desktop environments. Establish configuration and release management standards for identity components, including governance and change control. Partner with infrastructure and development teams to integrate identity services using APIs and modern authentication protocols (SAML, OAuth, OIDC). Develop automation and scripting (PowerShell, Python) to streamline identity lifecycle processes and licensing optimization strategies. Provide Level 2 issue management and Root Cause Analysis (RCA), delivering both workarounds and permanent fixes for identity-related incidents. Create and maintain documentation for architecture, standards, operational runbooks, and support models; deliver training and transition plans to operational teams. Monitor industry trends in identity management technologies and translate them into actionable roadmaps and best practices. Key Qualifications
10+ years of experience in identity management technologies with deep expertise in Microsoft 365 and Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD). Proven leadership designing enterprise identity management architectures and implementations in heterogeneous environments. Hands-on experience with Azure AD Connect, federation technologies, and hybrid identity solutions. Strong knowledge of Microsoft identity solutions, information protection, and rights management within large, regulated enterprises. Proficiency with automation and scripting (PowerShell, Python) and identity administration tools; experience with API-based identity management. Deep understanding of modern authentication protocols (SAML, OAuth, OIDC) and enterprise ecosystem integration. Experience instituting configuration management, release management, and documentation standards for identity components. Track record of partnering effectively with cross-functional teams (infrastructure, security, engineering, and application owners). Relevant certifications preferred: Microsoft Certified Identity and Access Administrator Associate, Microsoft Certified Azure Solutions Architect Expert, Microsoft 365 Certified Enterprise Administrator Expert, CIMP, IDPro, ITIL. This position is
hybrid
with three days per week onsite in Chicago; at this time, visa sponsorship is not available. Please note: CVs must include candidate name (first & last) and contact information in order to be considered.
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