Freelance Opportunity: Entra ID Specialist
Location: Belgium (Hybrid)
Duration: 6 months (With scope for extension)
A leading logistics company in Belgium is seeking a seasoned Entra ID (Azure AD) Specialist to lead enhancements to its identity infrastructure in alignment with Zero Trust and NIST cybersecurity frameworks. This is a high-impact freelance role for an identity expert with strong technical skills and compliance awareness.
Key Responsibilities:
* Architect, configure, and maintain Microsoft Entra ID for secure, scalable access management.
* Enforce Zero Trust principles in identity strategy, including least privilege, segmentation, and continuous verification.
* Apply and align Entra ID solutions with NIST 800-53 and NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF) guidelines.
* Integrate Entra ID with hybrid Active Directory, Microsoft 365, and third-party applications.
* Implement and optimize Conditional Access, PIM, SSO, and Identity Protection.
* Support audits, risk assessments, and policy development related to identity and access.
* Collaborate with cybersecurity teams and IT stakeholders to ensure secure digital identity posture.
Requirements:
* Strong hands-on experience with Microsoft Entra ID / Azure AD in enterprise environments.
* Demonstrable experience implementing identity components of a Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA).
* Practical knowledge of NIST cybersecurity standards (esp. NIST 800-53, CSF, or NIST 800-207 for Zero Trust).
* Deep understanding of identity lifecycle, federation protocols (SAML, OAuth2, OIDC), and access policies.
* Proficient with PowerShell, Microsoft Graph API, and automation in identity services.
* Excellent communication skills (English required; Dutch/French is a plus).
* Logistics industry experience is advantageous but not mandatory.
If this would be of interest, please get in touch with your CV to jahddt@montash.nl and best number to call on and we can discuss.