Identity & Security Architect

Overview

The Identity & Security Architect is responsible for defining, governing, and evolving DRC's identity, security, and Microsoft technology architecture, focusing on Identity & Access Management, Zero Trust, and information protection.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and maintain DRC's Identity, Security, and Microsoft technology architecture roadmap.
• Own and govern DRC's Identity & Access Management architecture.
• Define standards and roadmaps for Microsoft Entra ID, Conditional Access, MFA, and Privileged Access Management.
• Drive DRC's Zero Trust architecture and security-by-design principles.
• Lead architecture reviews and technical governance activities.
• Define and maintain security architecture standards and compliance controls.
• Advise on Microsoft Defender, Sentinel, threat protection, and security monitoring capabilities.
• Establish governance frameworks for identity, information protection, and access management.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend strategic improvements.
• Reduce operational risk through governance, standardization, and architecture excellence.

Required Experience

Minimum 5 years of experience working with Microsoft technologies in enterprise environments. Minimum 3 years of experience in solution architecture, enterprise architecture, security architecture, or technical leadership roles. Strong experience with Microsoft Entra ID and Identity & Access Management. Experience designing and implementing Zero Trust architectures. Experience with Microsoft Defender and Microsoft Sentinel. Experience with Conditional Access, Identity Governance, and Privileged Access Management. Experience defining architecture standards, governance frameworks, and security controls. Experience translating business requirements into secure technology solutions.

Qualifications

A relevant educational background at a high level

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