Senior Identity Governance Consultant – Architect

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Customer Engineer implementing identity governance processes in Microsoft Entra ID for public sector clients. Collaborating with experts and providing advisory services in technology optimization.

Posted 7/25/2026full-timeStuttgart • 🇩🇪 GermanySeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in designing and implementing identity governance processes, including Joiner-Mover-Leaver (JML) workflows and access reviews, while leveraging Microsoft Entra ID Governance and integration with HR systems. Proficient in automation, compliance, and stakeholder management within identity and access management frameworks.

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Microsoft Entra ID GovernanceIdentity Governance Administration (IGA)Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)Privileged Identity Management (PIM)PowerShell/SQL

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Hard Skills

Identity Governance ProcessesAccess ReviewsProvisioningSegregation of Duties (SoD)JML ProcessesSCIM/REST APIsAuthentication ProtocolsPolicy and Control DesignAutomationEnd-to-End IGA Implementation

Soft Skills

Structured Working StyleWillingness to LearnConsulting SkillsStakeholder ManagementMentoring

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft Entra IDActive Directory Domain Services (AD DS)SAPWorkdayOne IdentitySailPointOmada

Industry Keywords

Identity and Access Management (IAM)Governance FrameworksRegulatory RequirementsOperational ConceptsQuality Assurance

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

SQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design & implementation of identity governance processes (Joiner‑/Mover‑/Leaver (JML), birthright access, recertifications, request/approval workflows) in Microsoft Entra ID Governance.
Lifecycle & provisioning: Modeling identities, roles (RBAC/ABAC) and policies; integration of HR systems (e.g., SAP/Workday) and target systems via SCIM/REST/AD/Entra.
Access reviews & entitlement management: Implementing review campaigns, Segregation of Duties (SoD) rules, delegation and recertification processes; automation of controls.
Privileged access & compliance: Alignment with Privileged Identity Management (PIM), logging/monitoring and regulatory requirements.
Adoption & enablement: Workshops, guidelines and operational concepts; leading workstreams, mentoring and quality assurance.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Enthusiasm for identity & access topics.
Structured working style and willingness to learn.
Basic knowledge of Microsoft Entra ID, AD DS and common authentication/authorization protocols (LDAP, Kerberos, OAuth 2.0, OIDC, SAML).
Initial practical experience in IGA or IAM (e.g., access reviews, entitlement requests, provisioning) — from academic projects, internships or 1–2 years of professional experience.
Basic skills in PowerShell/SQL or REST/SCIM APIs and an understanding of JML processes.
Several years of end‑to‑end experience in designing and implementing an IGA suite (Microsoft Entra ID Governance, One Identity, SailPoint, Omada).
Knowledge of governance frameworks (RBAC/ABAC), policy and control design, PIM integration, automation and operational/transition concepts.
Consulting skills: conducting customer workshops, producing architecture/decision documents and stakeholder management.

Benefits

Comp & perks

The opportunity to work for Microsoft Global Alliance Partner of the Year (14 years in a row).
Exceptional development and training opportunities (at least 80 hours per year for training and paid certifications).
Collaboration with technically strong and qualified colleagues worldwide.
A dedicated Career Adviser to support your career growth.
Motivated and helpful colleagues who genuinely care about your development.