Senior Identity Governance Consultant – Architect

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(Senior) Identity Governance Berater:in / Architect managing identity governance processes and implementing solutions in Microsoft Entra ID. Collaborating with a team of technology experts to assist clients predominantly in the public sector.

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

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in designing and implementing identity governance processes, including lifecycle management, access reviews, and compliance with regulatory standards. Proficient in integrating systems and automating controls while providing subject-matter leadership and mentoring.

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Microsoft Entra ID GovernanceIdentity Governance Administration (IGA)Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)Privileged Access Management (PAM)PowerShell Scripting

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Hard Skills

Identity Governance ProcessesLifecycle ManagementAccess ReviewsProvisioningSCIM APIsREST APIsData ModelingSoD RulesAutomationPolicy Design

Soft Skills

Structured Working StyleWillingness to LearnConsulting SkillsStakeholder ManagementMentoring

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft Entra IDActive Directory (AD DS)SAPWorkdayOne IdentitySailPointOmadaLDAPKerberosOAuth 2.0

Certifications & Qualifications

ISO 27001SOX ComplianceNIS2/DORA Compliance

Industry Keywords

Identity and Access Management (IAM)Governance FrameworksEntitlement ManagementCompliance StandardsOperational Concepts

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

SQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design & implementation, depending on experience level: You design and implement identity governance processes (JML, birthright access, recertifications, request/approval workflows) in Microsoft Entra ID Governance
Lifecycle & provisioning: Modeling identities, roles (RBAC/ABAC) and policies; integrating HR systems (e.g., SAP/Workday) and target systems via SCIM/REST/AD/Entra including connector design
Access reviews & entitlement management: Implementing campaigns, SoD rules, delegation and recertification processes; automating controls
Privileged access & compliance: Integration with PIM, logging/monitoring and regulatory requirements (e.g., ISO 27001, SOX, NIS2/DORA — client-specific)
Adoption & enablement: Workshops, guidelines, operational concepts; depending on seniority, subject-matter leadership of workstreams, mentoring and quality assurance (concept/design reviews)

Requirements

What you’ll need

Passion for identity and 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)
For junior profiles: Initial practical experience in IGA or IAM (e.g., access reviews, entitlement requests, provisioning) — from studies, internships, or 1–2 years of professional experience
Basic skills in PowerShell/SQL or REST/SCIM APIs and an understanding of JML processes
For experienced profiles (Senior/Architect): Several years of end-to-end experience in designing and implementing an IGA suite (Microsoft Entra ID Governance, One Identity, SailPoint, Omada) including data/role modeling, SoD, access reviews, lifecycle workflows
Governance frameworks (RBAC/ABAC), policy and control design, PIM integration, automation (e.g., PowerShell, rules/policies, REST) and operational/transition concepts
Consulting skills: client workshops, architecture/decision documents, stakeholder management

Benefits

Comp & perks

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