Entra ID Security Engineer

Job Category: Entra ID Security Engineer
Job Type: Onsite
Job Location: Chicago Illinois
Compensation: Depends on Experience
W2: W2-Contract Only; Kindly note that applications on a C2C basis will not be considered for this role.

Job Description:

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.

Essential Skills: We are seeking a highly skilled Entra ID Security Engineer with expertise in security products| authentication| authorization. As a key member of our security team| you will play a vital role in ensuring the secure and compliant implementation of Azure AD solutions| with a focus on Identity| authentication and authorization| MFA| and SSO.