What Microsoft 365 and Entra ID access should I request for a junior IT role?

For an identity-focused career, SC-300, Microsoft Identity and Access Administrator, is the most relevant starting point because it aligns directly with Entra ID, authentication, governance, and access management. AZ-104 can provide a stronger foundation in Azure administration, while SC-100 is a good longer-term security architecture goal after you gain more practical experience. Before asking for permanent access, make sure your manager or security team defines exactly which tasks you own and which actions must still be escalated.

Your list covers many day-to-day tasks, but avoid requesting broad administrator roles unless you genuinely need them. Ask for the least-privileged roles that match your responsibilities. User Administrator and Authentication Administrator may cover password and MFA work without giving you the full scope of Entra ID Administrator. Depending on your environment, License Administrator, Groups Administrator, and Conditional Access Administrator could also be useful. Security Reader is helpful if you need visibility into security settings without changing them. Ideally, your organization should use role-based groups and just-in-time elevation so you can request temporary access when a task requires more privilege.