Entra ID- Azure Active Directory Engineer :: Hybrid St Paul, MN

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Title: Entra ID/Active Directory Engineer

Location: This is a hybrid position; 1-2 days onsite and 3-4 days remote. The candidate will report to ad be working from St N, St Paul, MN

Duration: 6+ months

MOI: Skype

Required:

Bachelors degree with 7-8 years of experience is must

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Advanced knowledge of Active Directory (on-premises) and Azure Active Directory/Entra ID
• Expertise in authentication protocols such as LDAP, Kerberos, SAML, OIDC
• Proficiency in PowerShell scripting for automation tasks
• Experience with disaster recovery planning for directory services
• Familiarity with Group Policy Objects (GPO), AD replication, backup/restoration processes
• Strong understanding of identity security best practices
• Experience implementing privileged access management (PAM) solutions
• Familiarity with regulatory frameworks like CJIS, PCI DSS, HIPAA
• Strong problem-solving abilities under pressure
• Excellent communication skills for collaboration across teams
• High attention to detail with a proactive approach to identifying risks

What additional skills and experience would be helpful in this job (desired qualifications):

• Relevant certifications such as Microsoft Certified: Identity and Access Administrator Associate (SC300) or MCSE: Core Infrastructure
• Expertise with Microsoft Azure
• Expertise with Entra ID
• Experience in domain consolidation or migration projects
• Knowledge of modern access control models (RBAC, PBAC)
• Exposure to AI/ML tools for enhancing IT operations