Senior Identity Governance Consultant – Architect

You design and implement identity governance processes (Joiner/Mover/Leaver - JML, birthright access, recertifications, request/approval workflows) in Microsoft Entra ID Governance.
Modeling of identities, roles (RBAC/ABAC) and policies; integration of HR systems (e.g., SAP/Workday) and target systems via SCIM/REST/AD/Entra, including connector design.
Implementation of campaigns, segregation-of-duties (SoD) rules, delegation and recertification processes; automation of controls.
Integration with Privileged Identity Management (PIM), logging/monitoring and regulatory requirements (e.g., ISO 27001, SOX, NIS2/DORA — customer-specific).
Conduct workshops, create guidelines and operations concepts; depending on seniority, provide technical leadership of workstreams, mentoring and quality assurance (concept/design reviews).

Requirements

• Passion for Identity & Access topics
• Structured working style and willingness to learn
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Entra ID, AD DS and common auth/authz protocols (LDAP, Kerberos, OAuth 2.0, OIDC, SAML)
• Initial practical experience in IGA or IAM (e.g., access reviews, entitlement requests, provisioning) — from university, internship 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 the design and implementation of an IGA suite (Microsoft Entra ID Governance, One Identity, SailPoint, Omada)
• Governance frameworks (RBAC/ABAC), policy and control design, PIM integration, automation (e.g., PowerShell, rules/policies, REST) and operations/transition concepts
• Consulting skills: client workshops, architecture/decision documents, stakeholder management.

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in designing and implementing identity governance processes, including Joiner/Mover/Leaver workflows and integration with HR systems. Proficient in governance frameworks, policy design, and automation, with a strong foundation in Microsoft Entra ID and related technologies.

Highest-signal resume keywords

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

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Identity Governance Processes
• Joiner/Mover/Leaver (JML)
• SCIM/REST APIs
• Access Reviews
• Entitlement Requests
• Policy Design
• Automation Controls
• Segregation of Duties (SoD)
• Integration with HR Systems
• Common Auth/Authz Protocols

Soft Skills

• Structured Working Style
• Willingness to Learn
• Consulting Skills
• Stakeholder Management
• Technical Leadership

Certifications & Qualifications

• ISO 27001
• SOX Compliance
• NIS2/DORA Compliance

Industry Keywords

• Identity and Access Management (IAM)
• Governance Frameworks
• Policy and Control Design
• Logging/Monitoring
• Automation

Tools & Technologies

• Microsoft Entra ID
• Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS)
• SAP
• Workday
• One Identity
• SailPoint
• Omada