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Title Senior Azure Active Directory Engineer
Duration: Long Term
Location: New York, NY (2 days a week on site and rest is remote).
Position Summary:As a Senior Azure Active Directory (Entra) Engineer your role will be to ensure the security, efficiency, and reliability of our Azure Active Directory infrastructure. You will lead efforts to design, implement, and maintain Azure Active Directory solutions, while also providing expertise in identity and access management. This position requires strong technical skills, a deep understanding of Azure services, and the ability to address complex identity and access challenges.
Job Responsibilities:- Design, implement, and maintain Azure Active Directory (AAD) (Entra) solutions, including user authentication, authorization, and identity lifecycle management.
- Configure and manage Azure AD Connect for hybrid identity management, ensuring seamless integration between on-premises and cloud environments.
- Implement and enforce Azure AD security policies and best practices to protect against unauthorized access and data breaches.
- Lead efforts to integrate Azure AD with other Microsoft 365 services, such as Azure Information Protection and Microsoft Intune, to enhance security and compliance.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement single sign-on (SSO) solutions and enable secure access to cloud and on-premises applications.
- Develop and maintain identity and access management (IAM) processes and procedures, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards.
- Troubleshoot and resolve complex identity and access issues, working closely with Microsoft support and other technical teams as needed.
- Stay up-to-date with the latest Azure AD features, updates, and best practices, and provide recommendations for continuous improvement.
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
Skills Required:- In-depth knowledge of Azure Active Directory, including user and group management, conditional access, identity protection, and privileged identity management.
- Experience with On-Prem, AD, Azure AD Connect and Azure AD Connect Health for synchronization and monitoring of on-premises identities.
- Proficiency in PowerShell scripting for automation and management of Azure AD tasks.
- Familiarity with Microsoft 365 services, including Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, and Teams, and their integration with Azure AD.
- Strong understanding of identity federation protocols such as SAML, OAuth, and OpenID Connect.
The successful candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to continuous learning and professional development, staying abreast of emerging technologies and industry trends in identity and access management. They will also possess a proactive mindset and a passion for delivering secure and reliable Azure Active Directory solutions.