Lead Identity Engineer (Azure AD/Entra/AWS IAM)

Overview

On Site
$150,000 - $170,000 annually
Full Time

Skills

Regulatory Compliance
Management
Active Directory
Microsoft Azure
Health Care
RBAC
Vulnerability Management
Access Control
Cloud Computing
Microsoft
Amazon Web Services
Google Cloud
Google Cloud Platform
Cloud Security
Identity Management
CyberArk
Terraform
Resource Management
SailPoint
Artificial Intelligence
Messaging

Job Details

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Kforce is working with a client in search of a Hybrid Identity Lead Engineer in New York, NY. The role offers tremendous flexibility (once a week onsite or 4 days a week to fulfill the monthly requirement). The firm is offering a tremendous benefits package including top notch 403B plan, lots of time off, tuition reimbursement, superb medical benefits, etc.

Summary:
In this role, the experienced Hybrid Identity Lead Engineer with deep expertise in designing and managing secure, scalable identity and access solutions across hybrid environments.


* Skilled in integrating and administering Active Directory, Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD), AWS IAM, and Google Cloud Platform IAM to support modern Zero Trust architectures
* Proven track record of leading enterprise IAM strategies, implementing identity lifecycle automation, enforcing the least privilege, and aligning access controls with security and compliance requirements in cloud and on-premises infrastructures.

Job Responsibilities:
Cloud Identity Engineering:
* Manage and maintain a unified IAM architecture by integrating Active Directory (AD), Entra ID (Azure AD), and AWS IAM to ensure consistent, secure identity and access controls across on-premises and cloud platforms
* Build and maintain a centralized identity framework connecting AD, Entra ID, and AWS IAM and Google Cloud Platform to protect sensitive healthcare data and streamline secure access across cloud and on-prem systems
* Define and enforce enterprise identity standards, including naming conventions, group structures, RBAC policies, and lifecycle automation
* Lead the adoption of Zero Trust principles and modern identity-centric security models by implementing secure IAM frameworks in AWS and Google Cloud Platform including roles, policies, SCPs, and federation while supporting vulnerability management efforts through alignment of access controls with cloud security findings

REQUIREMENTS:
* Typically requires 7 or more years of experience and BA/BS degree

Cloud certifications such as:
* Microsoft Certified: Identity and Access Administrator Associate
* AWS Certified Security Specialty
* Google Cloud Platform Cloud Security Engineer

Preferred Qualifications:
* Experience with Privileged Access Management (PAM) tools (e.g., CyberArk, BeyondTrust)
* Familiarity with Terraform, CloudFormation, or similar infrastructure-as-code tools for identity resource management
* Preferred experience with Identity Governance and Administration (IGA) solutions such as SailPoint

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

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