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# Microsoft Entra Identity Governance Architect / Engineer

- **Company:** Insight Global
- **Location:** West Conshohocken, PA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $122,720.0 - $153,920.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Access, Artificial Intelligence, Identity and Access Management, Windows PowerShell, Azure Active Directory, Runbook, Microsoft SharePoint, Software Deployment, Enterprise Software Applications, GXP, Servicenow
- **Published:** August 20, 2026
- **Apply:** https://jobs.insightglobal.com/jobs/find_a_job/pennsylvania/west-conshohocken/microsoft-entra-identity-governance-architect-engineer/job-567200/

## About the Role

* 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

## Description

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


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