Azure AD Security Engineer

Job Title: Azure AD Security Engineer

Job Type: Contract

Location: Chicago IL

Duration: Contract

Start Date: Immediate

About US At Vilwaa (, we are focused towards delivering IT services and solutions in Data Engineering, Cloud Infrastructure solutions , Digital Application Development, (IoT) - Internet of Things.

We are seeking an experienced Azure AD Security Engineer -Chicago IL (Onsite) with deep expertise in Multi-Cloud Landing Zone to lead and deliver end-to-end enterprise transformation. You ll be working directly with client stakeholders to guide them through requirements, configuration, integration, and post-go-live support.

Title: Azure AD Security Engineer

Location: Chicago IL Onsite

Responsibilities:

1. Design, implement, and manage Azure Active Directory solutions to ensure secure and efficient authentication and authorization processes aligned with industry best practices
2. Drive the onboarding of applications, app registration, enterprise application setup, and role-based access management (RBAC).
3. Lead the implementation of Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) and Single Sign-On (SSO) for enhanced security.
4. Expertise in configuring and troubleshooting authentication protocols, including OAuth, OpenID Connect, and SAML for secure authentication and authorization
5. Configure and manage conditional access policies to control access based on specific conditions, locations, and device compliance
6. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support and troubleshoot IAM-related issues, ensuring solutions are secure, compliant, and scalable.
7. Understand and implement security best practices for Azure products, services, and solutions.
8. Utilize Azure Sentinel for monitoring, creating alerts, and developing automation scripts for incident response.
9. Provide production support, responding to and resolving security incidents in a timely manner.
10. Establish and maintain identity governance frameworks, including privileged identity management (PIM) for elevated access
11. Stay informed of Azure updates, security threats, and industry best practices to enhance our security posture.
12. Collaborate with DevOps and development teams, demonstrating a basic understanding of tools and requirements.

Qualifications:

1. Proven experience in implementing security solutions on Azure, with a focus on authentication/ authorization, MFA, and SSO.
2. In-depth knowledge of Azure AD, Azure AD B2C, related authentication/authorization components and security protocols which including SAML, OAuth, and OpenID
3. Strong scripting and automation skills (PowerShell, Azure CLI)
4. Excellent understanding of cloud security principles
5. Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate certification is a plus.
6. Experience with Azure Sentinel for monitoring, alerting, and automation.
7. Strong troubleshooting skills for identifying and resolving IAM-related issues.
8. Ability to work in a dynamic environment and adapt to evolving security challenges.
9. Excellent communication and collaboration skills for working with cross-functional teams.
10. Commitment to maintaining a secure, compliant, and scalable IAM solution.