Entra Engineer

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$60.00/hr – $65.00/hr

(Hybrid – 1 Day Onsite/Week)

We are seeking an experienced Entra  to design, implement, and manage a secure, scalable identity and access management (IAM) environment using Microsoft Entra  (formerly Azure AD). This role plays a key part in supporting modern authentication, zero‑trust initiatives, and hybrid/cloud‑native identity solutions across the enterprise.

This is a hybrid role, requiring one day onsite per week (typically Thursdays).

• Design, configure, and maintain multiple Microsoft Entra
• Manage users, groups, applications, and service principals
• Implement and support SSO, MFA, Conditional Access, and Privileged Identity Management (PIM)
• Integrate SaaS and on‑prem applications using SAML, OIDC, and OAuth2
• Configure Azure Application Proxy and connector services
• Design and enforce Azure RBAC using least‑privilege principles
• Secure secrets, certificates, and keys using Azure Key Vault (RBAC and access policies)

• Automate identity processes using Power Shell, Microsoft Graph API, Azure Policy, ARM, or Terraform
• Monitor sign‑in activity, audit logs, and investigate identity‑related incidents
• Maintain compliance with internal security standards and regulatory frameworks

• Implement and manage Azure AD Connect and hybrid identity solutions
• Support Active Directory environments, Tier‑0 security hardening, and disaster recovery planning
• Provide technical leadership, documentation, and training to junior engineers and operational teams
• Lead or contribute to IAM architecture initiatives, proof‑of‑concepts, and roadmap planning
• Manage day‑to‑day operational support, troubleshooting, and escalation
• Lead projects to ensure delivery on time and within budget
• Consult with application teams, vendors, and stakeholders on identity and authentication strategies
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and stay current with emerging identity technologies

• 3–8+ years of hands‑on experience with Microsoft Entra  / Azure AD in enterprise environments
• Strong knowledge of SSO, MFA, Conditional Access, PIM, RBAC, and zero‑trust architecture
• Experience integrating applications using SAML, OIDC, and OAuth2
• Proficiency with Power Shell and automation using Graph API, ARM, Azure Policy, or Terraform
• Experience supporting hybrid identity environments (Azure AD Connect)
• Solid understanding of directory security, Tier‑0 boundaries, and disaster recovery
• Strong troubleshooting, documentation, and communication skills

• Microsoft certification (SC-300 or equivalent)
• Experience with M365 security and compliance tools (Defender for Identity, Purview)
• Familiarity with compliance frameworks such as SOX, NIST, or CMMC
• Experience with Azure B2C custom policies, PKI integration, and JIT/Key Vault configurations
• CI/CD or policy enforcement experience using Azure Policy, ARM, or Terraform pipelines

• Experience with Service Now for incident and change management
• Knowledge of Windows Hello for Business and certificate‑based authentication
• Exposure to AWS or Google Cloud IAM
• Interest in AI or machine learning enhancements within identity platforms

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or equivalent practical experience.

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