Cyber Identity Access Managment Manager - Microsoft Entra ID

The professionals in Grant Thornton's Cybersecurity practice help organizations build cybersecurity strategy into their overall business strategy. This includes supporting our clients to identify and understand their cyber risk exposure, design and implement cybersecurity programs and solutions to mitigate cyber threats and protect their assets, and respond to cyber-attacks and incidents. Grant Thornton’s Cybersecurity practice is in high demand and rapidly growing, offering a rewarding and challenging working environment and great career growth potential. 

As a member of Grant Thornton’s Cybersecurity team, you will have the opportunity to collaborate with our clients and deliver technical cybersecurity consulting and advisory services across a broad spectrum of areas, including threat protection, data protection, security engineering, and incident response readiness activities.

The Manager role offers an excellent opportunity to leverage and display your technical knowledge and experience while broadening your business and project management skills. Responsibilities include managing and performing cybersecurity assessments, design and implementation of threat protection solutions, end-to-end client engagement lifecycle management, and supervising other Grant Thornton colleagues. The Manager is also responsible for supporting the growth of the practice through business development activities.

Your day-to-day may include:

• Conduct current state assessments of identity and access management practices.
• Develop functional and non-functional requirements for Entra ID solutions.
• Design and implement technical architecture for Entra ID, including integration with existing systems.
• Develop and execute transition strategies for migrating from Microsoft Identity Manager (MIM) to Entra ID.
• Configure and integrate Entra ID with various systems using Extensible Connectivity Management Agent (ECMA), API-driven provisioning, and Entra Application Proxy.
• Design and implement security measures, including Zero Trust architecture and Conditional Access policies.
• Conduct workshops and meetings with stakeholders to collect requirements and provide guidance.
• Document all aspects of the solution, including technical designs, business processes, and transition plans.
• Communicate and collaborate externally with clients and internally with all levels of the organization to successfully accomplish objectives portraying knowledge and confidence.
• Proactively interact with key client management to gather information, resolve problems, and make recommendations for improvements.
• Develop and manage client relationships with the intention to exceed client expectations.
• Adhere to the highest degree of professional standards and strict client confidentiality.
• Participate in professional development activities and training sessions on regular basis.
• Other duties as assigned.

You have the following technical skills and qualifications:

• 5+ years of related cybersecurity experience in a similar consulting practice or function.
• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field is required
• CISSP, CISM, , cloud security (e.g., AZ-500, SC-200, SC-300, SC-400) or other related certifications required
• Microsoft Entra ID Expertise:
  • Deep understanding of Microsoft Entra ID (formerly Azure AD) features and functionalities.
  • Experience with identity and access management (IAM) solutions, including user provisioning, de-provisioning, role management, and access control.
• Integration and Configuration:
  • Proficiency in integrating Microsoft Entra ID with various systems, including on-premises applications using ECMA and Entra Application Proxy.
  • Experience with API-driven provisioning and integration with systems 
• Security and Compliance:
  • Knowledge of Zero Trust architecture principles and device security.
  • Experience in designing and implementing Conditional Access policies, identity protection, and data encryption standards.
• Solution Design and Architecture:
  • Ability to outline technical architecture for Entra ID solutions, including integration with existing systems.
  • Experience in designing user interfaces and workflows that enhance user experience.
• Application Assessment and Transition Planning:
  • Skills in assessing application portfolios, identifying dependencies, and documenting current state architecture.
  • Experience in developing transition strategies, including milestones and detailed timelines.
• Strong project management skills and the ability to manage multiple engagements and competing priorities in a rapidly growing, fast-paced, interactive, results-based team environment.
• Experience with practice development and client pursuit activities.
• Exceptional client service and communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to develop and maintain outstanding client relationships.
• Strong professional verbal and written skills.
• Can travel as needed

The base salary range for this position in Chicago, IL only is between $144,000 and $216,000.

The base salary range for this position in the firm's New York office is between $155,500 and $233,300.

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