Microsoft Entra ID Engineer

Evanston, IL, US • Posted 1 day ago • Updated 1 day ago
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Contract Independent
12 Months
No Travel Required
On-site
Depends on Experience
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Skills

  • Active Directory
  • Entra ID
  • Microsoft
  • Microsoft Azure
  • SSO
  • SailPoint
  • Collaboration
  • CyberArk
  • Management
  • Scripting
  • Security Operations
  • Microsoft Office
  • Migration
  • Multi-factor Authentication
  • Project Management
  • Authentication
  • Windows PowerShell
  • Video

Summary

Microsoft Entra ID Engineer

Job Title: Microsoft Entra ID Engineer
Location: Evanston, IL (Hybrid – Onsite Tuesdays & Thursdays)
Duration: 12+ Months (Potential Extension/Conversion)
Interview: Phone/Video + Final Onsite Interview
Visa: Any (Local Candidates Only)

Job Summary

Northwestern University is looking for a hands-on Microsoft Entra ID Engineer to support enterprise identity infrastructure, Active Directory modernization, and Microsoft 365 identity services. This is a technical engineering role focused on Microsoft identity technologies and hybrid environments—not IAM governance or architecture.

< data-start=731 data-end=760>Key Responsibilities

  • Administer and maintain Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD) and Active Directory environments.
  • Configure and manage Conditional Access, Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), and Single Sign-On (SSO).
  • Support Hybrid Identity using Microsoft Entra Connect (Azure AD Connect).
  • Assist with Active Directory migration and modernization initiatives.
  • Troubleshoot authentication, synchronization, and identity-related issues.
  • Support Microsoft 365 and Microsoft Teams identity integration.
  • Collaborate with Security Operations and Infrastructure teams.
  • Develop PowerShell scripts for administration and automation.

< data-start=1377 data-end=1401>Required Skills

  • Strong experience with Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD)
  • Active Directory Administration
  • Hybrid Identity & Entra Connect (Azure AD Connect)
  • Conditional Access, MFA & SSO
  • Microsoft 365 Administration
  • Active Directory Migration
  • Identity & Authentication Troubleshooting
  • PowerShell Scripting

< data-start=1704 data-end=1733>Preferred Background

Candidates with experience as:

  • Microsoft Entra ID Engineer
  • Identity Engineer
  • Active Directory Engineer
  • Microsoft Infrastructure Engineer
  • Senior Systems Engineer

< data-start=1906 data-end=1930>Important Notes

  • Must be able to work onsite in Evanston, IL every Tuesday and Thursday.
  • Final interview will be conducted onsite.
  • Candidates must have hands-on experience configuring Entra ID, Conditional Access, and Hybrid Identity.
  • Profiles focused primarily on IAM Governance, SailPoint, Okta, CyberArk, or Project Management will not be considered.
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  • Dice Id: 91170808
  • Position Id: 9040492
  • Posted 1 day ago

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About Fourways Consulting Services

At Fourways Consulting LLC, we are more than just a recruitment and consulting firm — we are a trusted partner in transformation, dedicated to empowering organizations across industries to achieve operational excellence and build high-performing teams.

Founded by a group of seasoned professionals and visionary leaders, Fourways brings a wealth of industry insight, strategic foresight, and deep domain expertise in IT, healthcare recruitment, and software consulting services. With years of hands-on experience in global talent acquisition and business process optimization, we understand what it takes to drive meaningful and measurable results.

Our mission is rooted in a clear vision: to support organizations in identifying the right talent, aligning operations with strategic goals, and adapting to evolving market demands. By integrating advanced tools, data-driven strategies, and a human-centered approach, we help clients overcome complex challenges and stay ahead in today’s competitive landscape.

 

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