Entra SME Operations; Hybrid

Senior Entra  (SME) – Security Operations

We are seeking a Senior Entra  to support and improve the day-to-day identity operations of a fintech organization. This hands-on role focuses on Microsoft Entra , application integrations, Conditional Access, and hybrid identity support. You will partner with application owners, the help desk, and the SailPoint team to resolve access issues and maintain a secure, reliable identity environment.

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• Location: Cincinnati, OH
• Job Type: Long-term contract
• Compensation: This job is expected to pay about $75-80/hr
• No Visa Sponsorship Available for this role

What You’ll Do:

• Own the Entra t queue, troubleshooting sign-in failures, MFA issues, access requests, application errors, and directory synchronization problems.
• Manage security and Microsoft 365 groups, dynamic membership rules, and group-based access; onboard enterprise applications using SAML, OIDC, and SCIM.
• Configure and troubleshoot Conditional Access policies using sign-in logs, What If, and report-only mode.
• Support tenant and Active Directory-to-Entra application migrations under the architect's design, and monitor hybrid identity health across Entra Connect, Cloud Sync, and on-premises AD.
• Automate routine tasks using Power Shell and Microsoft Graph, maintain runbooks and change documentation, and collaborate across teams to support PCI DSS and audit requirements.

What Gets You the Job:

• 5+ years of experience in IAM or Windows/Microsoft infrastructure, including 3+ years administering Azure AD/Microsoft Entra .
• Hands-on experience with Conditional Access, enterprise applications, app registrations, and SSO integrations.
• Working knowledge of SAML, OIDC, OAuth 2.0, and SCIM, including troubleshooting tokens, federation metadata, claims, and attributes.
• Solid Active Directory skills covering OUs, groups, GPOs, and hybrid synchronization, plus Power Shell scripting experience. Microsoft Graph experience is preferred.
• Strong communication and experience with ticketing and change management processes such as Service Now. SC-300 certification, PIM, passwordless authentication, MFA rollouts, SailPoint exposure, and regulated financial services experience are pluses.

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