Microsoft Entra Identity Governance Architect / Engineer

A growing pharma is seeking a Microsoft Entra Identity Governance Architect/Engineer to lead the design and implementation of Microsoft Entra ID Governance (Entitlement Management). This individual will architect and deploy a scalable access governance framework across SharePoint, enterprise applications, and security groups with a focus on automation, compliance, auditability, and least-privilege access. Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement Microsoft Entra ID Governance and Entitlement Management architecture.
• Build and configure Catalogs, Access Packages, Access Reviews, Approval Workflows, Assignment Policies, and Lifecycle Governance.
• Develop governance standards, naming conventions, ownership models, and access controls.

• Create persona-based governance models for: o Employees o Contractors/Contingent Workers o External Partners/Vendors o Privileged Access Users

• Configure self-service access requests, approval chains, expiration policies, and automated access reviews.
• Leverage PowerShell and Microsoft Graph for automation, reporting, and governance workflows.
• Collaborate with IAM, Security, IT, and business stakeholders on rollout and operational readiness.

• Produce architecture documentation, runbooks, knowledge transfer materials, and governance metrics. Deliverables

• Governance architecture and implementation roadmap.
• Persona-based access governance framework.
• Catalog and access package design for applications, SharePoint sites, and security groups.
• Automated approval, expiration, and access review workflows.
• Operational documentation, runbooks, and knowledge transfer materials.

Payrate: $70-75

• 7+ years of Identity & Access Management (IAM) experience.
• 5+ years of Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD) engineering experience.
• Hands-on experience leading enterprise Microsoft Entra Identity Governance implementations from design through production deployment.
• Deep expertise with: o Entitlement Management o Access Packages & Catalogs o Access Reviews o Lifecycle Governance o Approval Workflows o Microsoft Graph o PowerShell

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

• Experience integrating Entra Governance with ServiceNow or access request platforms.
• Experience in regulated industries (Life Sciences, Healthcare, Pharma).
• Knowledge of SOX, HIPAA, GxP, NIST, or similar compliance frameworks.
• Experience with AI-assisted or agentic governance solutions is a plus

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.