Provide senior-level administration and governance of Microsoft Entra identity services, ensuring secure identity lifecycle management, access governance, and application authentication across Microsoft 365 environments. This role plays a critical function in securing access to Copilot and AI services by enforcing identity controls and preventing unauthorized access or identity sprawl.Preferred location with hybrid work schedule: Kansas City, KSJob Duties and ResponsibilitiesAdminister access lifecycle for cloud identities within Microsoft Entra, including access provisioning, deprovisioning, and role-based access control after synchronization from on‑prem Active DirectoryManage Microsoft Entra application registrations and enterprise applications, including permissions, consent, and ownership governanceOversee certificate and client secret lifecycle management for cloud-based applications and integrationsPartner with the Identity team to support and maintain the AD sync utility tool, ensuring reliable and accurate synchronization of identities to Microsoft 365Monitor and validate identity synchronization outcomes, troubleshooting sync issues and data inconsistencies between on‑prem AD and Entra IDDesign and enforce Conditional Access policies and authentication controls to secure access to Microsoft 365 resourcesConduct access reviews and enforce least‑privilege access across cloud applications and servicesManage identity governance capabilities including entitlement management, access packages, and automated access assignmentsEvaluate and secure identity configurations supporting Microsoft 365, Copilot, and AI‑enabled servicesReview and control application permissions to prevent excessive or inappropriate access to organizational dataSupport secure authentication and authorization scenarios for Copilot, AI agents, and integrated applicationsIdentify, assess, and remediate identity‑related risks, including excessive permissions, stale accounts, and misconfigurationsServe as Tier 3 escalation point for Entra identity and access issuesCollaborate with security, compliance, IAM, and application teams to align cloud identity governance with enterprise standardsDevelop and maintain documentation, standards, and operational procedures specific to cloud identity and access managementPerform other duties as assignedQualificationsBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent combination of education and experience)5–8 years of Microsoft 365 or identity platform experienceExperience with Entra ID governance, conditional access, and application securityExperience with Microsoft Entra ID and identity governance frameworksStrong understanding of identity and access management principlesAbility to manage complex identity environments at scaleStrong analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skillsAbility to translate technical concepts into clear, business‑friendly guidanceStrong documentation, communication, and collaboration skillsAbility to work independently with minimal day‑to‑day direction while partnering effectively across teamsAble to travel 5‑15% of the timeAn Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled/Veterans#J-18808-Ljbffr