Lead Identity Solution Architect
We're seeking a Lead Identity Solution Architect to drive a large-scale identity transformation, assessing and designing the migration from SailPoint to Microsoft Entra ID Governance.
This is a key leadership role responsible for defining the target-state architecture, migration strategy, and technical direction for a major enterprise program.
You will work closely with platform owners, security teams, architects, and business stakeholders to deliver a scalable, secure, and future-focused identity governance solution.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the assessment of the current SailPoint environment, including architecture, connectors, workflows, custom rules, and dependencies.
Define the target-state architecture for Microsoft Entra ID Governance and develop the migration roadmap.
Design and documentWorkday-driven Joiner, Mover & Leaver (JML)processes and identity lifecycle workflows.
Lead discovery and solution design for cloud identity integrations, includingGCP,AWS, and enterprise applications.
Assess account provisioning, entitlement management, and authentication requirements across multiple platforms.
Design and recommendSCIM, gallery-based, and custom provisioning patterns for priority applications.
Define security controls, service permissions, logging standards, environment strategy, and automation patterns using Microsoft technologies.
Develop migration, coexistence, and future cutover strategies to support the broader transformation roadmap.
Present solution recommendations, PoC findings, and design decisions to architecture, security, and executive stakeholders.
Provide architectural leadership and design assurance throughout the engagement.
Essential Experience
10+ years' experience in Identity & Access Management (IAM), with a strong background in enterprise-scale identity transformation programs.




Proven experience as aLead Architector senior solution architect delivering identity governance and administration (IGA) solutions.
Deep expertise inMicrosoft Entra ID Governance, Entra ID (Azure AD), and hybrid identity environments.
Strong understanding of identity lifecycle management, includingJoiners, Movers & Leavers (JML)processes.
Experience assessing and translatingSailPointworkflows, connectors, and controls into target-state Microsoft solutions.
Strong knowledge ofSCIM, REST APIs, identity correlation, HR-driven provisioning, and cloud identity integration.
Proven experience producing and defending solution designs with architecture, security, and application stakeholders.
Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills, with the ability to influence at all levels.
Highly Desirable
Experience leadingSailPoint to Microsoft Entra ID Governance migrations.
Previous experience onboardingsuppliers, contractors, and external workforce personnelinto Microsoft Entra ID environments.
Banking or financial services experience.
Expertise integrating identities acrossAWS,GCP, and enterprise SaaS platforms.
Experience designing external identity, workforce identity, and supplier lifecycle management solutions.
Microsoft Identity or Security certifications.
Previous experience working forMicrosoftor within a Microsoft-focused consulting practice.
What's on Offer
Lead a high-profile enterprise identity transformation.
Own the architecture, migration strategy,



and future-state identity vision.
Long-term engagement within a large-scale, multi-year program.
Opportunity to work with senior stakeholders and shape strategic identity outcomes across the organisation.
Lead Identity Solution Architect Join a major enterprise identity transformation, leading the assessment and migration fromSailPoint to Microsoft Entra ID Governance.Key requirements:
10+ years' experience in Identity & Access Management (IAM)
Proven experience as a Lead/Solution Architect delivering enterprise IGA programs
Strong Microsoft Entra ID Governance, Entra ID (Azure AD) and hybrid identity expertise
Experience designing JML (Joiner, Mover, Leaver) processes and HR-driven provisioning (Workday preferred)
Robust understanding of SCIM, REST APIs, identity lifecycle management and cloud identity integrations
Ability to assess SailPoint environments and define target-state Microsoft identity solutions
Experience onboarding employees, contractors and suppliers into Entra ID environments
Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
Highly regarded:
SailPoint to Entra ID migration experience
Banking or financial services background
GCP and AWS identity integration experience
Microsoft Identity/Security certifications
Previous Microsoft consulting or Microsoft employee experience
This is an opportunity to lead the architecture and technical direction of a large-scale, multi-year identity transformation program.
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