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Job Title: Entra ID Architect Location: Chicago, IL 100% Onsite Long Term Contract Experience: 10-12+ Years (with 3-5+ years in Entra ID architecture and implementations) Job Overview: We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Entra ID Architect to lead enterprise-level identity solutions using Microsoft Entra ID and On-Premise Active Directory. The ideal candidate should possess a strong foundation in access management, SSO, CIAM, application onboarding, and identity migrations, with a hands-on approach to solution design, implementation, and client engagement. Key Responsibilities: • Design and architect end-to-end Microsoft Entra ID solutions with hybrid On-Premises AD integration • Perform installation, configuration, and optimization of Entra ID components • Onboard applications using modern authentication protocols: OIDC, SAML, OAuth2, and legacy mechanisms • Implement SSO, MFA, and advanced conditional/adaptive access policies • Customize claim rules and access controls to align with business policies • Lead CIAM, identity federation, and fraud detection initiatives • Manage identity and application migration projects from legacy systems to Entra ID • Configure Entra Connect for user and password synchronization • Support the creation of dashboards and reports to track access, compliance, and performance • Collaborate with operations and DevOps teams to identify, assess, and onboard target applications • Lead requirement analysis, design discussions, and contribute to factory-based identity deployments • Implement solutions with minimal product-level customization while meeting all technical requirements Technical Skills & Expertise: • Expert-level knowledge of Microsoft Entra ID, Active Directory, and related access management technologies • Hands-on experience with application onboarding and full technical integration • Strong grasp of IAM lifecycle, directory services, and access governance • Practical experience with Entra ID implementations and application migrations (minimum 2 3 projects) • Experience in DevOps tools like Docker, Jenkins, Bitbucket, and orchestration pipelines • Familiarity with infrastructure modules supporting SSO and their interdependencies • Proficiency in scripting: PowerShell, Shell, Perl, etc. • Development experience (1 2 years) in any programming language preferred • Good understanding of Identity Governance tools (e.g., SailPoint, Saviynt) • Exposure to IAM testing frameworks and security compliance processes Soft Skills & Other Requirements: • Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills • Strong analytical and troubleshooting abilities • Proven client-facing experience, preferably with international clients • Experience managing client relationships and participating in stakeholder discussions • Demonstrated ability to work in a lead role, coordinating across technical and business teams • Solid understanding of operational processes related to access management

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