Entra Authentication Administrator

Entry Level | Full-time

Information Technology/Computing | Livermore, CA | 10/26/2026

Reference #: REF
9028N

Job Code: 393.1 Systems & Network Associate / 393.2 Systems & Network Sr Associate

Organization: Computing

Position Type: Career Indefinite

Security Clearance: Anticipated DOE Q clearance (requires U.S. citizenship and a federal background investigation)

Drug Test: Required for external applicant(s) selected for this position (includes testing for use of marijuana)

Medical Exam: Not applicable

Join us and make YOUR mark on the World!

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) has turned bold ideas into world-changing impact advancing science and technology to strengthen U.S. security and promote global stability.

Our mission spans four critical national security areas nuclear deterrence, threat preparedness, energy security, and multi-domain defense empowering teams to take on the toughest challenges of today and tomorrow. With a culture built on innovation and operational excellence, LLNL is a place where your expertise can make a real impact.

We have an opening for an Entra  Administrator
. You will configure, maintain and support SAML and OAuth based authentication for enterprise applications. This position is in the Information Technology Solutions Division (ITSD) within the Computing Directorate, in support of the Livermore Information Technology (LivIT) Program.

This position may offer a hybrid schedule, which includes the flexibility to work from home one or more days per week, after a probationary period. The specifics of the hybrid schedule, including the exact number of days required in the office and virtual work options, may vary based on the needs of the team and the organization.

This position will be filled at either level based on knowledge and related experience as assessed by the hiring team. Additional job responsibilities (outlined below) will be assigned if hired at the higher level.

You will

• Work with other engineers and administrators operating and maintaining critical enterprise services.
• You will interface directly with end users and work with the application and engineering teams in the performance of root cause analysis of reported problems.
• Design, implement and support Microsoft Entra  services
• Recommend, justify, and implement improvements to services and systems using an accepted change control methodology.
• Design and deliver creative solutions and resolve problems in a timely and proactive manner while collaborating within a diverse group.
• Ensure service level agreements are met and the highest levels of service reliability are maintained.
• Use scripting and automation to develop solutions to common problems and reduce operational overhead.
• Support critical systems off-hours as needed and part of a regular 24/7 on-call rotation.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Manage multiple complex parallel tasks and priorities of customers and stakeholders, ensuring deadlines are met, while leveraging team member skills.
• Leverage technology and develop procedures to improve authentication service delivery.

• Ability to secure and maintain a U.S. DOE Q-level security clearance which requires U.S. citizenship.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or related field, or the equivalent combination of education and related experience.
• Broad and in-depth experience operating and supporting Entra  an enterprise setting.
• Ability to work in a dynamic, technical team environment with competing priorities, tight deadlines and high pressure associated with operating a critical, complex system.
• Broad and in-depth experience administering application authentication integration using SAML and/or…