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# Microsoft Entra Identity Governance Architect / Engineer

- **Company:** Insight Global
- **Location:** Conshohocken, PA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $145,600.0 - $156,000.0
- **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 23, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.techcareers.com/job.asp?id=3363345718&tx=YT1515TTD&pt=1&aff=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54&utm_source=Job%20Feed&utm_medium=textkernel&utm_campaign=DE&utm_term=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54

## 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 - 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., 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.


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