Associate Manager, Digital Identity

The Digital Identity capability within Avanade focuses on helping clients modernize identity and access management using Microsoft Entra ID. This includes enabling secure access through MFA, SSO, passwordless authentication, and identity modernization across cloud and hybrid environments. This role operates within Avanade’s Security and Infrastructure practices and works closely with client IT and security teams to deliver identity solutions aligned to business and security outcomes.

The Digital Identity Consultant (Entra ID) is responsible for designing, implementing, and supporting modern identity solutions using Microsoft Entra ID. The role helps clients strengthen security, improve user experience, and modernize authentication and access patterns through MFA, SSO, conditional access, and passwordless strategies.

This is a client-facing role that requires strong technical expertise combined with consulting and communication skills. The role contributes to delivery excellence while supporting Avanade’s identity practice growth and alignment with Microsoft security strategies.

The Consultant will design and implement Microsoft Entra ID solutions including:

• •Single Sign On (SSO)
• •Conditional Access
• •Multi Factor Authentication (MFA)
• •Privileged Identity Management (PIM)
• •Identity Governance and Access Reviews
• •Lead IAM lifecycle processes such as joiner–mover–leaver (JML) automation, provisioning, and deprovisioning
• •Support hybrid identity scenarios, including Entra ID Connect / hybrid sync and application provisioning (SCIM)
• •Contribute to or lead Zero Trust identity architectures integrating Entra ID with broader Microsoft Security capabilities

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Job Qualifications:

• •Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or equivalent professional experience.
• •6+ years of experience in Identity & Access Management or cybersecurity, including leadership of delivery workstreams or projects.
• •Strong hands on experience with Microsoft Entra ID, including Conditional Access, MFA, SSO, and identity governance.

Preferred Certifications

-SC 300 (Identity and Access Administrator)

-SC 100 (Cybersecurity Architect)

-SC 900 (Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals)

-Additional IAM or security certifications (e.g., CISSP, vendor IGA tools) are a plus.

Compensation at Avanade varies depending on a wide array of factors, which may include but are not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. As required by local law, Avanade provides a reasonable range of compensation for roles that may be hired as set forth below.

We anticipate this job posting will be posted on 8 /10/2026 and open for at least 3 days .

Avanade offers a market competitive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability coverage, a 401(k) plan, bonus opportunities, paid holidays, and paid time off.

See more information on our benefits here: U.S. Employee Benefits | Avanade

Role Location Annual Salary Range

California $136,000 to $161,500

Cleveland $117,600 to $139,550

Colorado $117,600 to $139,550

District of Columbia $136,000 to $161,500

Illinois $131,200 to $155,800

Maine $117,600 to $139,550

Maryland $136,000 to $161,500

Massachusetts $136,000 to $161,500

Minnesota $131,200 to $155,800

New York $144,000 to $171,000

New Jersey $131,200 to $155,800

Virginia $117,600 to $139,550

Washington $136,000 to $161,500

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