Manager - Microsoft Entra Architect

Deloitte

$90K — $175K *
Information Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 8+ years in Identity & Access Management specializing in Microsoft Entra ID architecture and deployments
  • Experience leading enterprise identity transformation programs with roadmap development
  • Proficient in modern authentication migrations from legacy systems
  • Deep technical expertise in Entra capabilities including Conditional Access and Zero Trust design
  • Strong leadership experience managing large delivery teams

Responsibilities

  • Lead identity architecture and transformation programs centered on Microsoft Entra ID
  • Engage with senior clients to define vision and roadmap for Entra-based identity platforms
  • Provide architectural leadership for complex Entra implementations
  • Oversee identity modernization initiatives, including migrations from legacy platforms
  • Establish security best practices across cloud and hybrid environments

Benefits

  • Comprehensive total rewards package beyond salary
  • $4,000 per year for mental health support
  • Flexible benefit spending account of $1,300
  • Firm-wide closures for holidays known as 'Deloitte Days'
  • Dedicated days off for learning and development efforts
  • Flexible work arrangements with a hybrid work model
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7/2/26

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Job Type: Permanent Work Model: Hybrid Reference code: 131500 Primary Location: Toronto, ON All Available Locations: Toronto, ON; Burlington, ON; Calgary, AB; Edmonton, AB; Fredericton, NB; Kitchener, ON; Ottawa, ON; Vancouver, BC; Victoria, BC

About the team

Deloitte's Cyber Security practice advises organizations across a wide range of industries on how to effectively reduce vulnerabilities, mitigate cyber risks, and make informed decisions as they strengthen their security posture in an increasingly complex threat landscape.
Our environment brings together curious, collaborative, and high-performing professionals who are passionate about solving challenging security problems and delivering meaningful impact for clients. You will work alongside experienced IAM and cyber specialists who are committed to continuous learning, innovation, and knowledge sharing.
Our IAM offering helps clients design, implement, and operate secure identity and access management solutions, leveraging modern technologies to meet evolving access management needs while balancing security, usability, and scalability.

What will your typical day look like?

  • Lead end-to-end identity architecture and transformation programs centered on Microsoft Entra ID, shaping enterprise-wide IAM strategies and operating models across workforce and customer identity landscapes.
  • Engage with senior client stakeholders to define vision, roadmap, and target-state architecture for Entra-based identity platforms, aligned to Zero Trust principles.
  • Provide architectural leadership across complex Entra implementations, including Conditional Access design, enterprise application integrations, SAML/OIDC SSO, federation strategies, identity governance, and Privileged Identity Management (PIM).
  • Oversee large-scale identity modernization initiatives, including migrations from legacy IAM platforms to Entra, tenant consolidations, and hybrid identity transformations.
  • Define and implement enterprise identity governance frameworks leveraging Entra features such as access reviews, entitlement management, and lifecycle workflows, ensuring alignment with regulatory and compliance requirements.
  • Establish security best practices and guardrails, including MFA strategies, risk-based access policies, identity protection, and privileged access controls across cloud and hybrid environments.
  • Lead multi-disciplinary delivery teams, providing oversight, quality assurance, and technical direction while mentoring senior consultants and managers.
  • Drive business development and thought leadership, including shaping proposals, leading RFP responses, developing client relationships, and contributing to Deloitte's identity offerings and accelerators.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams (cloud, DevOps, security operations) to integrate identity solutions into broader enterprise architecture and digital transformation initiatives.
  • Ensure successful delivery of engagements by managing scope, risks, and stakeholder expectations while maintaining high-quality outcomes.


Enough about us, let's talk about you

Must-have qualifications:
• 8+ years of experience in Identity & Access Management, with deep specialization in Microsoft Entra ID architecture and large-scale deployments
• Proven experience leading enterprise identity transformation programs, including architecture definition, roadmap development, and implementation oversight
• Proven experience leading modern authentication migration from legacy systems
• Experience replacing:
o Hardware tokens to FIDO2 / passwordless
o Legacy MFA to Conditional Access and risk-based MFA
• Migration execution experience:
o SSO migration across applications
o Authentication flow redesign
o Cutover planning & rollback strategy
• Deep technical expertise across Entra capabilities, including:
o Conditional Access and Zero Trust architecture design
o Application registration, enterprise applications, and token-based authentication flows
o Single Sign-On (SSO), Federation (SAML, OAuth 2.0, and OpenID Connect)
o Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)
o Identity governance (access reviews, lifecycle workflows, entitlement management)
o Entra Connect / hybrid identity
• Strong experience with hybrid identity architectures, including integration with on-premises Active Directory and federation services
• Active Directory expertise, including:
o Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS) architecture and administration
o User, group, and Organizational Unit (OU) design and management
o Group Policy (GPO) design, administration, and governance
o Domain and forest trust architecture in complex enterprise environments
o LDAP, Kerberos, and integrated Windows authentication protocols
o Active Directory security hardening, delegation models, and tiered administration
• Demonstrated ability to design scalable, secure identity architectures aligned to enterprise security and compliance requirements
• Experience integrating Entra with enterprise SaaS, custom applications, and provisioning systems, including SCIM-based automation
• Strong leadership experience managing large delivery teams and complex programs, including multi-stream engagements
• Proven ability to engage with senior executives and translate business objectives into strategic identity solutions and investment roadmaps
• Experience driving business development activities, including RFP responses, proposal development, and client presentations
• Strong understanding of security frameworks and best practices, including Zero Trust, least privilege access, and identity-based threat protection
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and executive presentation skills
• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
Nice to have:
• Experience with Entra External Identities / Azure AD B2C and customer identity architectures at scale
• Familiarity with leading IGA and PAM platforms (e.g., SailPoint, Saviynt, CyberArk/Idira) and their integration with Entra
• Experience with multi-cloud identity architectures, including AWS and GCP integrations
• Exposure to DevOps, automation, and infrastructure-as-code, including use of Microsoft Graph API, PowerShell, and CI/CD pipelines
• Strong understanding of regulatory and compliance frameworks (e.g., SOX, GDPR, NIST, ISO, Zero Trust architecture)
• Relevant certifications such as:
o Microsoft Certified: Cybersecurity Architect (SC-100)
o Microsoft Certified: Identity and Access Administrator (SC-300)
o TOGAF or equivalent enterprise architecture certification

Total Rewards

The salary range for this position is $90,000 - $175,000, and individuals may be eligible to participate in our bonus program. Deloitte is fair and competitive when it comes to the salaries of our people. We regularly benchmark across a variety of positions, industries, sectors, targets, and levels. Our approach is grounded on recognizing people's unique strengths and contributions and rewarding the value that they deliver.

Our Total Rewards Package extends well beyond traditional compensation and benefit programs and is designed to recognize employee contributions, encourage personal wellness, and support firm growth. Along with a competitive base salary and variable pay opportunities, we offer a wide array of initiatives that differentiate us as a people-first organization. On top of our regular paid vacation days, some examples include: $4,000 per year for mental health support benefits, a $1,300 flexible benefit spending account, firm-wide closures known as "Deloitte Days", dedicated days of for learning (known as Development and Innovation Days), flexible work arrangements and a hybrid work structure.

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