Security Operations Engineer

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This role is primarily focused on driving the Microsoft Entra e migration and providing Entra g support across the organization. The Staff Security Operations Engineer serves as a key technical driver for migrating devices into Entra  as a hands‑on engineering resource for the Entra  (Azure AD) platform. Supporting identity and access management technologies—multi‑factor authentication (Duo MFA and Windows Hello for Business), mobile device management, and Active Directory—make up the secondary scope of the role.

• Entra e Migration (Primary Focus):
  • Drive and lead the migration of devices into Microsoft Entra , including Entra  and hybrid Entra  scenarios.
  • Plan, schedule, and execute device migration waves from on‑premises Active Directory / hybrid configurations to Entra , with minimal disruption to end users.
  • Develop migration runbooks, rollback plans, validation checklists, and success criteria for each migration phase.
  • Coordinate with endpoint, IT, and security teams to align device readiness, Conditional Access, and compliance requirements ahead of migration.
  • Troubleshoot device join, registration, enrollment, and Conditional Access issues encountered during migration.
  • Track migration progress, report on adoption metrics, and continuously refine the migration approach.
• Entra g Support (Primary Focus):
  • Provide engineering‑level administration and operational support for the Microsoft Entra  (Azure AD) platform.
  • Configure and manage Conditional Access policies, Identity Protection, single sign‑on (SSO), app registrations, and enterprise applications.
  • Support hybrid identity using Microsoft Entra Connect (Azure AD Connect), ensuring reliable synchronization between on‑premises AD and Entra .
  • Act as the technical escalation point for Entra , identifying root causes and implementing durable solutions.
  • Automate Entra , reporting, and provisioning tasks using Power Shell and Microsoft Graph.
  • Maintain documentation, runbooks, and operational procedures for the Entra t.
• Multi‑Factor Authentication (MFA) Management (Secondary Focus):
  • Administer and manage the organization’s MFA platforms, including Duo MFA and Windows Hello for Business.
  • Implement and enforce MFA policies across the organization, ensuring integration with various applications and systems.
  • Monitor MFA performance, troubleshoot issues, and handle escalations related to authentication failures or policy violations.
• Mobile Device Management (MDM) (Secondary Focus):
  • Support the administration of the Intune platform security, Conditional Access and Compliance, and RBAC/PIM/MAA Governance.
  • Work with IT teams to ensure all mobile devices comply with organizational security policies and access controls.
• Active Directory (AD) (Secondary Focus):
  • Provide support for Active Directory, managing user accounts, group policies, and organizational units.
  • Support hybrid identity integration between on‑premises AD and Entra  Microsoft Entra Connect.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to AD/Entra  and access provisioning.
• IAM Process Optimization:
  • Continuously evaluate and improve IAM processes related to Entra , device migration, MFA, and AD to enhance security and user experience.
  • Automate routine identity management tasks and workflows to increase efficiency and reduce manual errors.
• Incident Response and Troubleshooting:
  • Act as the technical escalation point for identity‑related incidents involving Entra , device migration, Duo MFA, Windows Hello for Business, and other IAM systems.
  • Investigate, troubleshoot, and resolve IAM issues, working closely with other teams to identify root causes and implement solutions.
• Compliance and Reporting:
  • Ensure IAM solutions meet compliance requirements such as SOX, etc.
  • Generate reports for…