Azure Entra ID Developer and IAM Specialist

Overview

On Site
Depends on Experience
Contract - W2
Contract - 12 Month(s)
100% Travel
Unable to Provide Sponsorship

Skills

IAM
SAML
Powershell

Job Details

Job Title: Azure Entra ID Developer and IAM Specialist

About the Role:
Seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Azure Entra ID and Azure IAM Specialist responsible for designing, implementing, and managing identity and access management solutions using Azure Entra ID. The focus is on supporting developer workflows and securing cloud-based applications.

Key Responsibilities:

Azure Entra ID Management

  • Design, configure, and maintain Azure Entra ID for authentication, SSO, and MFA.

  • Implement and manage Conditional Access Policies, Identity Governance, and PIM.

  • Integrate Entra ID with on-prem AD and third-party applications.

  • Monitor, troubleshoot, and ensure high availability and security.

Developer IAM Support

  • Design and implement IAM solutions for developer workflows (RBAC, application access).

  • Configure service principals, managed identities, and API permissions.

  • Secure APIs, microservices, and DevOps pipelines using Azure Entra ID.

  • Enable secure CI/CD pipeline integration with Entra ID.

Azure Cloud Security

  • Enforce IAM best practices for Azure resources.

  • Manage Azure Key Vault for secrets and certificate storage.

  • Ensure compliance with ISO 27001, SOC 2, GDPR, etc.

  • Conduct audits and risk assessments of IAM configurations.

Collaboration & Documentation

  • Collaborate with developers, cloud architects, and security engineers.

  • Document IAM configurations, policies, and procedures.

  • Train and guide developers on IAM and Entra ID best practices.

Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelor s degree in CS, IT, Cybersecurity, or equivalent experience.

  • 7+ years of IT experience with 3+ years in Azure Entra ID.

  • Strong hands-on experience with Terraform for Azure automation.

  • Experience in IAM solutions for developer environments.

  • Deep knowledge of Azure services (VMs, VNets, Key Vault, Monitor, etc.).

Technical Skills:

  • Expertise in Azure Entra ID (SSO, MFA, Conditional Access, Identity Governance).

  • Proficient in Azure IAM, RBAC, and managed identities.

  • Scripting/automation with PowerShell, Azure CLI, or Python.

  • Knowledge of OAuth 2.0, OIDC, SAML.

  • Familiarity with DevOps tools (Terraform, GitLab, etc.).

Certifications (Preferred):

  • Microsoft Certified: Identity and Access Administrator Associate.

  • Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate.

  • CISSP, CISM, or CompTIA Security+ (optional but valued).

Key Competencies:

  • Strong analytical/problem-solving skills for IAM challenges.

  • Clear communication with both technical and non-technical teams.

  • Self-driven with ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

  • Up-to-date on Azure updates and cloud security trends.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience with hybrid identity (e.g., Azure AD Connect).

  • Familiarity with IAM on other cloud platforms (AWS, Google Cloud Platform).

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