Identity & Security Architect

The Identity & Security Architect is responsible for defining, governing, and evolving DRC's identity, security, and Microsoft technology architecture. The role focuses on Identity & Access Management (IAM), Zero Trust, security architecture, governance and information protection, supporting DRC's global humanitarian mission.

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.

Requirements

• 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.
• A relevant educational background at a high level.
• 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.
• Professional proficiency in written and spoken English.
• Desirable: Experience with Conditional Access, Zero Trust principles, and identity governance.
• Desirable: Knowledge of ITIL processes and service management best practices.
• Desirable: Experience working in international or NGO environments.
• Desirable: Relevant Microsoft certifications such as MD-102, MS-102, SC-300, or equivalent

Skills

• Microsoft Technologies
• Solution Architecture leadership
• Enterprise Architecture
• Security Architecture
• Technical Leadership
• Microsoft Entra ID Management
• Identity and Access Management
• Zero Trust principles
• Microsoft Defender
• Microsoft Sentinel
• Conditional Access
• Identity Governance
• Privileged Access Management
• Architecture standards definition
• Governance Framework Analysis
• Security Controls
• Business Requirements Translation
• ITIL Processes
• Service Management
• Microsoft Certifications

Languages

English