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Authentication Engineer (Entra / AD) - 3667093

New York, NY, US • Posted 18 hours ago • Updated 7 hours ago

Full Time

On-site

USD $70.00 - 75.00 per hour

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Skills

Hardening
Cloud Computing
Lifecycle Management
Reporting
Identity Management
Incident Management
Directory Services
Collaboration
Cyber Security
Financial Services
Management
Auditing
Multi-factor Authentication
SAML
OAuth
OIDC
Windows PowerShell
Scripting
Microsoft
API
RESTful
Security Controls
Analytics
Splunk
Kerberos
LDAP
Authentication
Regulatory Compliance
Sarbanes-Oxley
FFIEC
Active Directory
Microsoft Azure

Summary

Lighthouse Technology Services is partnering with our client to fill their Authentication Engineer specializing in AD and Entra position! This is a 12 month contract with potential to extend and will be hybrid in Buffalo, NY.

This role will be a W2 employee of Lighthouse Technology Services. No C2C or subcontracting arrangements will be considered.

What You'll Be Doing:

Design and implement strategic authentication frameworks and standards for enterprise Active Directory and Microsoft Entra ID environments
Lead automation initiatives to modernize identity services, including Conditional Access policy development and authentication hardening
Architect hybrid identity solutions leveraging Entra Connect, ensuring secure synchronization between on-premises AD and cloud environments
Develop advanced PowerShell scripts and Microsoft Graph API integrations to streamline identity lifecycle management and operational processes
Build and maintain monitoring solutions using Splunk and KQL for identity threat detection, incident investigation, and compliance reporting
Engineer Zero Trust security controls and Privileged Access Management frameworks to protect Tier-0 administration
Support incident management and troubleshooting for complex authentication and directory services issues
Collaborate with cybersecurity teams to evaluate and remediate identity vulnerabilities in regulated financial services environment
Create app registrations and service principals within Entra ID while managing certificate-based and passwordless authentication implementations
Document technical standards, configuration patterns, and governance processes for audit and compliance requirements

What You'll Need to Have:

6+ years of hands-on experience engineering both Active Directory and Microsoft Entra ID in enterprise environments
Proven track record of strategic identity engineering beyond operational tasks, with demonstrated ability to design standards and modernization initiatives
Deep expertise in hybrid identity architecture including Entra Connect, Conditional Access, MFA, and authentication protocols (SAML, OAuth, OIDC)
Advanced PowerShell scripting and automation skills, with experience in Microsoft Graph API and REST API integration
Strong understanding of Zero Trust principles, Tier-0 security controls, and Identity Governance frameworks
Experience with monitoring and analytics tools such as Splunk, KQL, and CrowdStrike for identity threat detection
Solid knowledge of authentication technologies including Kerberos, LDAP/LDAPS, and certificate-based authentication
Background working in regulated environments with compliance frameworks such as SOX, NIST, or FFIEC preferred
Active Directory and Azure certifications highly preferred

Pay Range: $70-75/hr

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