Role Overview
We are seeking a highly experienced Platform Lead with deep expertise in Microsoft Entra ID, supported by strong hands-on experience in Azure Logic Apps and PowerShell scripting. This role will lead the enterprise Identity & Access Management (IDAM) and identity automation landscape, with responsibility for Joiner–Mover–Leaver (JML) processes and Entra ID acting as the primary Identity Provider (IdP).
The role also includes supporting responsibility for the Windows platform and Active Directory, covering operational aspects such as patching, monitoring, backup, and platform stability. Azure and AWS exposure is expected to support identity-integrated workloads.
Key Responsibilities
Primary Responsibilities – Entra ID, Automation & Identity (Core Focus)
· Act as the technical owner and subject-matter expert for Microsoft Entra ID
· Design, implement, and operate enterprise Identity & Access Management (IDAM) solutions
· Own and continuously improve Joiner–Mover–Leaver (JML) lifecycle processes, including:
o User provisioning and de-provisioning
o Role, group, and access lifecycle management
o Integration with HR and ITSM systems
· Manage Microsoft Entra ID as the enterprise Identity Provider (IdP) for:
o SaaS applications
o Enterprise and custom applications
o Third-party integrations
· Manage automation workflows using Azure Logic Apps, including:
o Identity lifecycle automation
o JML workflows
o Integration with directories, HR systems, and service management tools
· Develop and maintain advanced PowerShell scripts for:
o Entra ID and Active Directory administration
o User, group, and role automation
o Reporting, audits, and bulk operations
· Implement and manage:
o Conditional Access policies
o MFA, SSO, and passwordless authentication
· Drive identity security best practices, governance, and compliance
· Act as the final escalation point for identity-related incidents and issues
· Define identity standards, automation patterns, and operational documentation
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Supporting Responsibilities – Windows Platform & Active Directory
· Support and manage:
o Windows Server and Windows Client operating systems
o Active Directory (AD DS, DNS, Group Policy, Sites & Services)
o Network policy server and DHCP services running on Windows.
· Maintain Hybrid Identity environments (On-prem AD + Entra ID)
· Perform and oversee:
o Windows and AD patching
o Platform monitoring and alerting
o Backup and recovery for Windows and AD workloads
· Support OS lifecycle activities, stability, and availability
· Assist with Active Directory modernisation initiatives aligned to Entra ID
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Secondary Responsibilities – Cloud Platform Support (Azure & AWS)
· Provide platform support for identity-integrated workloads in:
o Microsoft Azure
o Amazon Web Services (AWS)
· Support identity integration and access control for cloud-hosted applications
· Collaborate with security, application, and DevOps teams on secure designs
· Review architectures for identity, security, and governance alignment
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Infrastructure as Code & Automation (Added Advantage)
· Exposure to Infrastructure as Code, preferably:
o Terraform
o ARM / Bicep / CloudFormation (nice to have)
· Promote automation-first approaches for identity and infrastructure
· Collaborate with DevOps teams to integrate automation into CI/CD pipelines
Required Skills & Experience
Mandatory Core Skills
· 10–12 years of overall IT infrastructure experience
· Strong hands-on expertise in Microsoft Entra ID (primary requirement)
· Proven experience with:
o Azure Logic Apps or similar
o Advanced PowerShell scripting
· Solid experience in:
o Identity & Access Management (IDAM)
o Joiner–Mover–Leaver (JML) lifecycle automation
· Supporting experience with:
o Windows Server & Client OS
o Active Directory in hybrid identity environments
o Patching, monitoring, and backup operations
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Certifications (Mandatory)
At least one architecture-level cloud certification is required:
· Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert, and/or
· AWS Certified Solutions Architect (Associate or Professional)
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Nice-to-Have / Added Advantage
· Terraform or other IaC tools
· Azure DevOps / GitHub / CI-CD exposure
· Zero Trust or identity security frameworks
· Experience leading or mentoring identity/platform teams
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Personal Attributes
· Strong technical ownership and automation-first mindset
· Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
· Ability to work across identity, automation, and platform operations
· Proactive and security-focused approach