ID/M365 solution Architect

Identity & Microsoft 365 Architect | London | 6-Month Contract Marbel Grange Group is working with a client seeking an experienced Identity & Microsoft 365 Architect to support a major identity and Microsoft 365 transformation programme. 📍 Location: London 📅 Duration: 6 months 💷 Rate: £400–£500 per day 📋 IR35: Outside IR35 This is a hands-on architecture role focused on Microsoft Entra ID, hybrid identity, Microsoft 365, security, automation and migration. 🔐 Key Experience Identity & Entra ID * Strong hybrid identity experience across AD DS and Microsoft Entra ID * SSO using SAML and OIDC * Conditional Access, MFA and authentication troubleshooting * Windows Hello for Business, FIDO2 and passkeys * Application Registrations, Enterprise Applications and Service Principals * B2B and external identity scenarios * Entra ID Governance, PIM, Entitlement Management and Lifecycle Workflows desirable Microsoft 365 * Strong experience across Exchange Online, Exchange Server and hybrid environments * Microsoft Teams and OneDrive * SharePoint Online administration, architecture, governance and permissions * Microsoft 365 security and compliance * Azure AD Connect and ADFS * Migration and tenant transformation experience Automation & Development * Strong PowerShell and Microsoft Graph experience * REST APIs, JSON, OAuth 2.0 and certificate-based authentication * Automation of Microsoft 365 and Entra administration * Azure Functions, Logic Apps, Power Automate, .NET/C#/Python desirable Security & Compliance * Strong troubleshooting and security mindset * Least-privilege access models * Conditional Access, MFA and phishing-resistant authentication * Microsoft Purview, DLP and Sensitivity Labels desirable * ISO 27001, Cyber Essentials Plus or similar frameworks desirable 🎯 Key Project A major element of the role will involve removing on-premises identity components from an existing Microsoft 365 sub-tenant and supporting its transfer to a third-party tenant. We're looking for someone who can combine architectural thinking with hands-on technical delivery and confidently navigate complex Microsoft environments. 📩 Interested? Apply now or contact Marbel Grange Group for more information. #Hiring #Microsoft365 #M365 #EntraID #IAM #Azure #SharePoint #PowerShell #MicrosoftGraph #CyberSecurity #CloudArchitecture #ContractJobs #OutsideIR35 #LondonJobs #Recruitment