Identity Management Windows Engineer

Ursus, Inc.
  • San Jose, CA
  • $60–$70 Per Hour
  • Instant Apply
11 days ago

Job Description

JOB TITLE: Identity Management Windows Engineer
**TOP 3 SKILLS:** Microsoft 365, Identity Administration, Active Directory
LOCATION: San Jose, CA
DURATION: 12 mo+
RATE RANGE: $60-70/hour

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Identity Management Windows Engineer is responsible for the design, implementation, administration, and support of the company's Identity and Access Management (IAM) platforms and Microsoft enterprise collaboration services. Primary responsibilities include administration of Active Directory, Microsoft Entra ID, Okta Identity Cloud, Single Sign-On (SSO), Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), identity governance, and Microsoft 365 services including Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, and Microsoft Teams.
Secondary responsibilities include administration of Microsoft Azure cloud infrastructure, virtual server environments, backup and recovery systems, storage infrastructure, and disaster recovery solutions. The position provides technical leadership, operational support, and on-call response to ensure the security, reliability, and availability of critical business systems.

JOB DUTIES:
Identity & Access Management (Primary)

  • Administer Active Directory, Microsoft Entra ID, and Okta Identity Cloud, including user lifecycle management, access controls, Single Sign-On (SSO), Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), identity governance, privileged access management, and authentication policies.
  • Configure and maintain identity federation and directory integrations between Active Directory, Microsoft Entra ID, Okta, and third-party applications using SAML, OAuth, OIDC, and SCIM.
  • Implement and maintain identity security controls aligned with Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA), cybersecurity standards, regulatory requirements, and company policies.
  • Monitor identity, authentication, and access-related activity; investigate incidents and implement corrective actions to strengthen the organization's security posture.
  • Lead IAM initiatives and projects including application onboarding, access modernization, authentication enhancements, and identity lifecycle automation.
Microsoft 365 Administration (Primary)
  • Administer and support Microsoft 365 services including Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, Microsoft Teams, and related collaboration technologies.
  • Manage Microsoft 365 security, compliance, mail flow, collaboration, and governance configurations.
  • Support integration of Microsoft 365 services with Entra ID, Okta, and other enterprise applications.
  • Monitor and optimize Microsoft 365 environments for availability, performance, security, and user experience.
Azure Cloud Infrastructure
  • Design, implement, and support Microsoft Azure cloud infrastructure and hybrid cloud solutions including networking, compute, storage, identity, security, and connectivity services.
  • Monitor and optimize cloud resources for performance, availability, security, and cost efficiency.
  • Support cloud migrations, modernization initiatives, and infrastructure automation efforts.
Server, Backup, Storage & Infrastructure (Secondary)
  • Administer and support VMware and virtual server environments.
  • Administer, maintain, and troubleshoot Storage Area Network (SAN) infrastructure, backup systems, and recovery solutions.
  • Support business continuity and disaster recovery initiatives, including Azure Backup, Azure Site Recovery, backup operations, recovery testing, and disaster recovery planning.
  • Install, support, and maintain enterprise infrastructure, virtualization, networking, and security services.
  • Monitor, maintain, troubleshoot, and optimize server, storage, cloud, and supporting infrastructure systems.
General Responsibilities
  • Ensure accurate documentation of identity, Microsoft 365, cloud, server, and infrastructure configurations and procedures.
  • Research emerging technologies and recommend security, identity, collaboration, and infrastructure enhancements.
  • Lead and manage infrastructure projects of moderate complexity and scope.
  • Ensure compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX), cybersecurity, and other regulatory requirements.
  • Provide technical leadership, mentoring, and operational guidance to Network Administrators and other IT staff.
  • Participate in Continuous Improvement initiatives and perform other duties as assigned.

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • 5+ years of experience administering enterprise identity management, Microsoft 365 services, and infrastructure platforms.
  • Deep experience administering Active Directory (AD) and Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD).
  • Strong expertise with Identity and Access Management (IAM) platforms, including hands-on administration of Okta Identity Cloud.
  • Experience implementing and supporting Single Sign-On (SSO) and Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) solutions.
  • Strong knowledge of identity governance, access controls, user lifecycle management, privileged access management, and directory services.
  • Experience administering Microsoft 365 services, including Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, and Microsoft Teams.
  • Ability to ensure the security, availability, and reliability of enterprise identity and collaboration platforms.
  • Experience supporting Microsoft Azure and hybrid cloud environments.
  • Experience supporting virtual server environments, backup and recovery systems, storage infrastructure, and disaster recovery technologies.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
  • Relevant Microsoft, Okta, Azure, and identity/security certifications preferred.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
  • Valid California Driver License.

 

 

 




BENEFITS SUMMARY:
Individual compensation is determined by skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Compensation details listed in this posting reflect the base hourly rate or annual salary only, unless otherwise stated. In addition to base compensation, full-time roles are eligible for Medical, Dental, Vision, Commuter and 401K benefits with company matching.

FAIR CHANCE POLICY:
Pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, qualified applicants will be considered for assignment with arrest and conviction records. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness, meet client expectations, standards, and accompanying requirements, and safeguard business operations and company reputation.

Numbers & Facts

LocationSan Jose, CA
Salary$60–$70 Per Hour

Skills

  • Access Controlunmatched
  • Administrative Skillsunmatched
  • Authenticationunmatched
  • Automationunmatched
  • Business Operationsunmatched
  • Business Solutionsunmatched
  • Business Supportunmatched
  • Cloud Computingunmatched
  • Cloud Storageunmatched
  • Communication Skillsunmatched
  • Compensation Managementunmatched
  • Computer Networksunmatched
  • Computer Scienceunmatched
  • Continuous Improvementunmatched
  • Corporate Policiesunmatched
  • Corrective Actionunmatched
  • Data Recoveryunmatched
  • Disaster Recoveryunmatched
  • Documentationunmatched
  • Driver's Licenseunmatched
  • Emerging Technologyunmatched
  • Enterprise Applicationsunmatched
  • Hybrid Cloudunmatched
  • Identify Issuesunmatched
  • Identity Data Managementunmatched
  • Identity Federationunmatched
  • Information Systems/Technology IS/IT Administrationunmatched
  • Information Technology & Information Systemsunmatched
  • Internet Securityunmatched
  • Maintain Complianceunmatched
  • Mentoringunmatched
  • Microsoft Active Directoryunmatched
  • Microsoft Exchange Serverunmatched
  • Microsoft Infrastructureunmatched
  • Microsoft Officeunmatched
  • Microsoft Product Familyunmatched
  • Microsoft SharePointunmatched
  • Microsoft Windows Azureunmatched
  • Microsoft Windows Operating Systemunmatched
  • Network Administration/Managementunmatched
  • Network Securityunmatched
  • OAuthunmatched
  • On Callunmatched
  • Onboardingunmatched
  • Operational Supportunmatched
  • Performance Tuning/Optimizationunmatched
  • Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
  • Project/Program Managementunmatched
  • Protective Servicesunmatched
  • Regulatory Requirementsunmatched
  • Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX)unmatched
  • Security Assertion Markup Language (SAML)unmatched
  • Security Monitoringunmatched
  • Server Supportunmatched
  • Single Sign-On (SSO)unmatched
  • Storage Area Network (SAN)unmatched
  • Systems Administration/Managementunmatched
  • Technical Leadershipunmatched
  • Technical Researchunmatched
  • User Interface/Experience (UI/UX)unmatched
  • VMWareunmatched
  • Virtualizationunmatched
  • Writing Skillsunmatched

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