Role description
Role-Lead Identity Specialist
SkillSet-Microsoft Entra architecture,Active Directory, AD FS Azure ,AD Connect,OAuth
Mode-Hybrid-3 Days from Sheffield
Type-Subcon/FTE
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Lead Identity Specialist to drive the design deployment and governance of Microsoft Entra solutions across the enterprise This role combines deep technical expertise with strategic consulting skills The Lead will act as the subject matter expert for Microsoft Entra Cloud Infrastructure Entitlement Management CIEM Privileged Identity Management PIM and Microsoft Defender for Identity or Similar tool while managing Application Owners Business stakeholders Security Architects and guiding application security and infrastructure teams
Key Responsibilities
Lead enterprisewide architecture and deployment of Microsoft Entra including Entra ID Conditional Access Identity Protection PIM CIEM and Governance
Manage and mentor Technical Account Managers TAMs ensuring service excellence and alignment with IAM strategy
Act as SME and consultant for application infrastructure and security teams integrating with Entra ID and related IAM services
Define and execute IAM strategy in alignment with Zero Trust security principles
Provide consultinglevel guidance on IAM adoption migration from legacy platforms and application onboarding
Define integrate and drive proactive use of Identity threat detection capability for threat detection and identitybased risk management
Partner with security leadership to ensure compliance with audit regulatory and governance requirements
Serve as enterprise escalation point for Entra identityrelated issues and lead root cause analysis for critical incidents
Establish technical standards governance policies and best practices for Entra and multicloud IAM usage AWS IAM GCP IAM
Collaborate with Microsoft engineeringproduct teams and provide roadmap feedback
Mentor Level 3 engineers ensuring knowledge growth across the IAM function
Liase with infrastructure O365 and SOC teams to ensure security of Entra and fine tune configurations
Required Skills Experience
Expert knowledge of Microsoft Entra architecture and deployments including Identity Protection Conditional Access PIM CIEM and Governance
Strong experience with hybrid identity onprem Active Directory AD FS Azure AD Connect
Proficiency with Identity threat detection tools and integration with broader security ecosystems
Deep understanding of authentication protocols SAML OAuth OpenID Connect Kerberos LDAP
Familiarity with AWS IAM and GCP IAM as part of multicloud IAM strategy
Proven ability to translate technical capabilities into businessfocused IAM strategies
Strong understanding of B2B and B2C and experience creating patterns and implementation across large organisations
Very strong handson experience in managing workload and nonhuman identities Automation in a hybrid environment
Strong knowledge and experience in performing security assessments and configuration reviews for Entra
Demonstrated leadership in managing technical teams TAMs senior engineers
Strong consulting stakeholder engagement and crossfunctional communication skills
Preferred Qualifications
Microsoft certifications SC100 SC300 AZ500 or equivalent
12 years of IAM experience including largescale deployments and enterprise consulting
Experience with IAM modernization and migration from legacy identity platforms
Prior experience presenting IAM strategy and architecture to senior leadership
Skills
Mandatory Skills : AppDynamics, Application Security (application security framework/ threat modelling/ Secure SDLC/ DevSecOps/Application Security Architecture Review)
Good to Have Skills : IIS Server, JavaScript
About LTM
LTM is an AI-centric global technology services company and the Business Creativity partner to the world’s largest and most disruptive enterprises. We bring human insights and intelligent systems together to help clients create greater value at the intersection of technology and domain expertise. Our capabilities span integrated operations, transformation, and business AI — enabling new ways of working, new productivity paradigms, and new roads to value. Together with over 87,000 employees across 40 countries and our global network of partners, LTM — a Larsen & Toubro company — owns business outcomes for our clients, helping them not just outperform the market, but to Outcreate it. Please also note that neither LTM nor any of its authorized recruitment agencies/partners charge any candidate registration fee or any other fees from talent (candidates) towards appearing for an interview or securing employment/internship. Candidates shall be solely responsible for verifying the credentials of any agency/consultant that claims to be working with LTM for recruitment. Please note that anyone who relies on the representations made by fraudulent employment agencies does so at their own risk, and LTM disclaims any liability in case of loss or damage suffered as a consequence of the same. Recruitment Fraud Alert - https://www.ltimindtree.com/recruitment-fraud-alert/
