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.

• 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