Azure AD Security Engineer

Job Title: Azure AD Security Engineer

Job Type: Contract

Location: Chicago, IL

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Entra ID / Azure AD Security Engineer with 8-10 years of experience in Identity and Access Management, authentication, authorization, and Microsoft Azure security. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in Microsoft Entra ID (Azure Active Directory), MFA, SSO, RBAC, Conditional Access, PIM, and authentication protocols .

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, implement, and manage Microsoft Entra ID/Azure AD solutions for secure authentication and authorization.
• Manage application onboarding, App Registrations, Enterprise Applications, and RBAC .
• Implement and manage MFA, SSO, and Conditional Access policies .
• Configure and troubleshoot OAuth, OpenID Connect, and SAML authentication protocols.
• Implement Privileged Identity Management (PIM) and identity governance frameworks.
• Collaborate with cross-functional, DevOps, and development teams to resolve IAM and security issues.
• Use Microsoft Sentinel for security monitoring, alerting, and incident-response automation.
• Provide production support and respond to security incidents.
• Apply Azure security best practices across cloud services and solutions.
• Develop automation scripts using PowerShell .
• Monitor Azure security updates, emerging threats, and industry best practices.

Required Skills:

• 8-10 years of experience in IAM/Azure Security.
• Strong hands-on experience with Microsoft Entra ID/Azure AD .
• Expertise in MFA, SSO, RBAC, Conditional Access, PIM, and Identity Governance .
• Strong knowledge of OAuth, OpenID Connect, and SAML .
• Experience with Microsoft Sentinel and security monitoring.
• Strong PowerShell scripting skills.
• Good understanding of Microsoft Azure security and Windows environments.
• Experience with application onboarding and enterprise application management.
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and communication skills.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience working with DevOps and development teams .
• Knowledge of Azure security automation and incident response.
• Relevant Microsoft Azure Security/IAM certifications are an advantage.