Entra Id Identity And Access Management

**Entra ID Identity and Access Management (IAM) Specialist**Grant Thornton Advisors LLC and Grant Thornton Ireland (GT) have recently come together to form a powerful multinational, multidisciplinary platform that delivers premier advisory, tax, and independent audit services.
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If you are looking to deepen and develop your skills, knowledge, and experience throughout your career, then that is what you will get, and more**Role Overview**We are seeking a skilled **Entra ID Identity and Access Management Specialist** to strengthen our global IAM program with a focus on **automated user lifecycle management**.
This role will design, implement, and optimize **joiners, movers, and leavers (JML)** processes, access certifications, and segregation of duties (SoD) controls, using **Oracle HCM as the authoritative source of HR records**.
The position will play a key role in enforcing governance, streamlining provisioning/de-provisioning, and ensuring compliance with global regulatory requirements.
**Key Responsibilities:****Identity Lifecycle Management (JML):*** Design and implement automated **provisioning and de-provisioning workflows** in Entra ID, driven by Oracle HCM data.
* Ensure timely and accurate access provisioning for joiners, role adjustments for movers, and complete access removal for leavers.
**Access Governance & Compliance:*** Implement **access certification campaigns** to regularly review and validate user entitlements.
* Enforce **segregation of duties (SoD) policies** and mitigate conflicts of interest through automated controls.
* Maintain alignment with global compliance standards (e.g., ISO 27001, SOC 2, HIPAA).
**Integration & Automation:*** Integrate Oracle HCM with Entra ID and other downstream systems for **real-time identity synchronization**.
* Use automation tools (e.g., **PowerShell, Graph API, Logic Apps**) to optimize IAM workflows.
* Collaborate with HR, IT, and business stakeholders to ensure seamless end-to-end user lifecycle management.
**Access Control & Security:*** Define and maintain **role-based access control (RBAC)**, conditional access, and least privilege principles.
* Partners with cross functional teams to strengthen identity protections, MFA enforcement, and audit readiness.
**Monitoring & Incident Response:*** Track and resolve identity-related anomalies, failed provisioning events, and policy violations.
* Support security incident investigations tied to unauthorized or inappropriate access.
**Required Qualifications:*** 5+ years of experience in **Identity and Access Management (IAM)** with strong expertise in **Microsoft Entra ID / Azure AD**.
* Proven experience with **JML lifecycle management**, access certifications, and SoD controls.
* Hands-on experience integrating **HR systems (preferably Oracle HCM)** as the source of truth for IAM processes.
* Strong knowledge of **RBAC, SSO, MFA, Conditional Access, and federation protocols (SAML, OIDC, OAuth2)**.
* Proficiency in **automation and scripting** (PowerShell, Graph API, or equivalent).
* Understanding of compliance requirements (SOX, GDPR, HIPAA, ISO 27001).
* Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate across HR, Security, and IT functions.
**Preferred Attributes:*** Microsoft certifications such as **SC-300 (Identity and Access Administrator Associate)** or **SC-100 (Cybersecurity Architect Expert)**.
* Experience with Identity Governance and Administration (IGA) tools like **Saviynt**.
* Knowledge of integrating IAM with **Privileged Access Management (CyberArk)** or **SIEM platforms (CrowdStrike)**.
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