Identity and Access Management Consultant

Overview Identity and Access Management Consultant

The company : Our customer is a technology-based startup with solid funding that is in the midst of expansion.

Location and employment : They will hire the selected candidate as an internal and permanent employee, based in Madrid, but providing services to their global organization.

Description We’re looking for an Identity & Access Management Specialist for its global operations in Madrid. The candidate will play a critical role in managing and securing the company’s enterprise identity and access management systems.

Responsibilities Manage Microsoft Entra ID : Oversee the administration of the Microsoft Entra ID platform, including user accounts, security groups, enterprise applications, app registrations, and service principals.

Implement Single Sign-On (SSO) : Configure and maintain Single Sign-On for both internal and external applications, providing a seamless login experience for users across different platforms.

Provisioning & De-provisioning : Handle the full identity lifecycle by automating user provisioning and de-provisioning processes.

Access Management & Security : Enforce strong access security practices such as Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) and Conditional Access policies; implement RBAC and least privilege principles; regularly review permissions and adjust as needed to minimize risk.

Privileged Access Control : Utilize Microsoft Entra Privileged Identity Management (PIM) or similar tools to manage and audit privileged accounts and roles; provide just-in-time (JIT) access for administrators when necessary, with approved and documented elevated access.

Enterprise Application Integration : Coordinate the integration of Entra ID with other enterprise systems and SaaS applications.

Monitoring and Compliance : Monitor identity-related logs and alerts to quickly identify irregularities or security incidents.

Collaboration and Support : Work with IT teams to ensure identity management workflows (onboarding / offboarding and access requests) are efficient and aligned with ITIL service management practices.

Documentation and Improvement : Develop and maintain clear documentation for identity management configurations and processes.

Qualifications Working Experience & Tech Skills

3+ years of professional experience in managing enterprise identity platforms (Azure AD or Microsoft Entra ID).

Hands-on experience with Single Sign-On technologies and protocols (SAML, OAuth2 / OIDC) and integrating applications with Entra ID for SSO.

Experience with user provisioning and deprovisioning across various systems; familiarity with automation tools or scripting (e.g., PowerShell); knowledge of provisioning frameworks (such as SCIM or Microsoft Graph API).

Not mandatory but preferred : Experience implementing SSO / MFA solutions.

Strong Identity Management Knowledge and awareness of IT security practices related to identity management, including MFA, privileged access management, and zero-trust principles.

Cloud-Native Environment Experience (Azure).

Experience working in a multinational / international environment.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities; capacity to handle complex technical challenges.

Languages Spanish : At least B2

English : At least B2-C1

Job location Tres Cantos (Madrid). European Union citizen; otherwise, a valid job permit is mandatory.

A very competitive salary package.

Working from home 3-4 days a week (adjustable based on project needs, department, clients, and / or partners).

How to apply If you are interested, please apply here or send us an email to iam@montarelo.com including in the subject : ‘Identity & Access Management Specialist’ along with your CV in English.

Seniority level Mid-Senior level

Employment type Full-time

Job function Information Technology

Industries : IT Services and IT Consulting; Space Research and Technology

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