IAM Engineer - Microsoft Entra

IDMWORKS is an award-winning identity and access management (IAM) solutions firm that has been serving a wide range of sectors since its inception in 2004. As a firm that’s purely focused on IAM, IDMWORKS offers a comprehensive range of services designed to enable enterprises to effectively manage, secure and scale employee and customer access to systems, data, and software applications. This specialized service empowers organizations across key industries, including banking and finance, commercial and retail, healthcare, higher education, and government, to ensure secure and efficient access management.
IDMWORKS has been a pioneer in remote-work for 20 years with teams operating across the US, Canada and India. This approach has helped establish themselves as a leader in the field of IAM with their commitment to securing businesses and facilitating seamless interactions between companies, their customers, partners, and employees. This dedication has driven transformative growth in the organizations they serve.
IAM Engineer - Responsibilities
These responsibilities outline the key tasks and areas of focus for an architect working on an Entra ID (Microsoft Azure AD) project, encompassing various aspects of solution design, implementation, governance, and optimization to deliver robust and scalable identity-driven solutions aligned with business objectives.
-Engage in requirements gathering, analyze business processes, and provide recommendations and solutions to clients
-Lead capacity planning, logical and physical architecture design, hardware requirements definition, availability and continuity discussions
-Lead IAM technology assessments and health checks
-Assist in communicating IAM program strategy and success to executive management
-Installation, Integration, Configuration, and Deployment of IAM solutions
-Develop and perform testing for IAM solutions
-Provide knowledge transfer, training, and support as necessary
-Maintain multiple environments following coding best practices and SDLC
-Troubleshoot and maintain IAM solutions including product support
-Remain current on IAM and IAM market trends, tools, methodologies, and best practices
-Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
-Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. Master's degree preferred.
-Familiarity and recent experience implementing Entra ID Cloud Provisioning, Cloud Connect, Lifecycle feature, and Governance. Migration experience from a legacy IAM vendor is a plus.
-Demonstrable expertise with SSO (SAML/OIDC) implementations including SCIM, migration experience form other tools is a plus.
-Demonstrable experience with PowerShell, .NET, and/or other MS programming and scripting technologies, ideally with team development experience.
-At least 5 years experience with Microsoft Active Directory and Azure AD Sync, including familiarity with GMSA, GPO, Certificates, and other fundamental networking skills.
-Strong understanding of IAM concepts, principles, and technologies, including identity governance, authentication protocols, access management, and directory services.
-Hands-on experience with IAM platforms such as Okta, SailPoint, ForgeRock, and/or Microsoft Identity Platform.
-Proven track record of designing and implementing complex IAM solutions in large-scale enterprise environments.
-Experience with cloud-based IAM solutions and architectures, particularly in Microsoft Azure (Entra) or AWS environments.
-Knowledge of security frameworks and standards, such as ISO 27001, NIST Cybersecurity Framework, and GDPR.
-Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to articulate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
-Strong problem-solving skills and ability to analyze complex issues and propose innovative solutions.
-Relevant certifications such as Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Identity and Access Manager (CIAM), or Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) preferred.
IAM Specific Technologies
Azure IAM Solutions: Extensive experience designing and implementing identity and access management solutions on the Microsoft Azure platform.
Azure Active Directory (Azure AD): Proficient in configuring and managing Azure AD, including user and group management, authentication methods, and conditional access policies.
Single Sign-On (SSO): Expertise in implementing SSO solutions using Azure AD, enabling seamless access to cloud and on-premises applications.
IDMWORKS is a forward-thinking company dedicated to providing top-tier identity and access management solutions. Their comprehensive offerings, coupled with their unmatched industry expertise and proven outcomes make them a valuable partner for enterprises needing to enhance their IAM program.
IDMWORKS provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, IDMWORKS will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you are unable to submit an application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at care@idmworks.com