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Avanade

Digital transformation, cloud, and IT consulting.

Senior Microsoft Identity & MIM Consultant / Architect

Security Engineering & ArchitectureUpdated on Nov 12
Full-timeNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • Several years of practical experience with Microsoft Identity Manager and a deep understanding of its synchronization engine, including Metaverse, Connector Space, Management Agents, Join/Projection/Sync Rules, Attribute Flows, Identity Correlation, Data Mapping, and Transformation.
  • Strong knowledge of Active Directory, Microsoft Entra ID, Entra Connect Sync, Entra Cloud Sync, Hybrid Identity, LDAP, DNS, PKI/certificate infrastructures, Kerberos, and NTLM.
  • In-depth knowledge of SAML 2.0, OpenID Connect, OAuth 2.0, SCIM 2.0, and WS-Federation, plus practical experience with SSO, federation, AD FS, MFA, and Conditional Access.
  • Experience with SQL Server, data analysis, and data modeling in the identity context.
  • Very good knowledge of PowerShell, C#, and .NET, plus experience with Microsoft Graph API, REST APIs, XML, JSON, and Git.
  • Fluent German and English language skills at a minimum B2/C1 level.
  • Willingness to travel as agreed.

Responsibilities

  • Analyze, design, and implement complex hybrid identity architectures; develop target architectures for Active Directory, Entra ID, and hybrid identity environments, including technical assessments and architecture workshops.
  • Design and operate MIM environments; develop complex synchronization solutions between directory services; design join, projection, and correlation logic, attribute mappings, transformation rules, and custom connectors; resolve complex synchronization and data-quality issues.
  • Implement and optimize Microsoft Entra Connect Sync, Entra Cloud Sync, PTA, PHS, Seamless SSO, and Federation Services; integrate Active Directory and Microsoft Entra ID.
  • Plan and execute tenant-to-tenant migrations, Active Directory consolidations, multi-forest transformations, and M&A/carve-out projects, including cleanup of large identity datasets.
  • Develop identity integrations and extensions, as well as PowerShell- and C#-based tools to automate operations, governance, and migration processes using modern APIs and cloud services.
  • Lead workstreams, facilitate workshops, create actionable concepts and decision papers, and present results to C-level audiences.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience with identity governance technologies and practices, including Microsoft Entra ID Governance, Access Reviews, Entitlement Management, Lifecycle Workflows, IGA, RBAC, and PIM.
  • Knowledge of Zero Trust architectures, PAM, identity security, Conditional Access frameworks, and the Microsoft Security Stack, including secure handling of attack vectors such as Pass-the-Hash, Golden Ticket, Kerberoasting, and protocol attacks against OIDC/SAML.
  • Experience with other IAM solutions, including One Identity Manager, SailPoint IdentityIQ, or Saviynt.
  • Experience with CI/CD pipelines, Infrastructure as Code, Terraform, Bicep, Azure DevOps, or GitHub Actions.

About the Company

Avanade

Digital transformation, cloud, and IT consulting.

Avanade helps large organizations move to digital operations using Microsoft-based solutions. It combines consulting, implementation, and managed services to deliver digital transformation, cloud migration, and optimized business processes. Its offerings are built around the Microsoft ecosystem, with partnerships with Microsoft and Accenture enabling tailored, enterprise-grade deployments. Avanade differentiates itself by aligning technology delivery with business outcomes for enterprise and public sector clients, focusing on long-term service contracts and customized design-led experiences. The company's goal is to drive efficiency, improve customer experiences, and support sustainable growth for clients through technology-enabled transformation.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Seattle, WA
Founded
2000

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