Azure Engineer with IAM

Programmers.io; Burlington (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Programmers.io is seeking an IAM professional to design and implement Azure Active Directory (Entra ID) solutions for authentication, authorization, and identity governance. You will manage user identities, roles, and access controls, and enable SSO, MFA, and hybrid identity scenarios.

The role involves configuring AD Connect, performing identity security reviews, and collaborating with security, cloud, and application teams to enforce IAM best practices while supporting incident response and

Qualifications

• Experience with Azure Active Directory (Entra ID) and identity governance.
• Hands-on with RBAC, PIM, and Conditional Access.
• Familiarity with SSO, SAML, OAuth, OpenID Connect and hybrid identity.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement Azure AD/Entra ID solutions for authentication and authorization.
• Manage user identities, roles, and access controls; perform access reviews and auditing.
• Automate IAM processes with PowerShell or scripting; support incident response.
• Collaborate with security and cloud teams to enforce IAM best practices.

Skills

Azure AD

RBAC

PIM

Conditional Access

SSO

MFA

Identity Federation

Hybrid Identity

PowerShell

Azure CLI

Zero Trust

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/IT/Cybersecurity

Tools

SCCM

Intune

Job description

Technical/Functional

Skills Design and implement Azure Active Directory (Azure AD / Microsoft Entra ID) solutions for authentication, authorization, and identity governance Manage user identities, roles, and access controls (RBAC, PIM, Conditional Access) Implement and maintain Single Sign-On (SSO), Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), and identity federation Configure and manage Azure AD Connect for hybrid identity scenarios Monitor and remediate identity-related security vulnerabilities and risks Perform access reviews, auditing, and compliance reporting Integrate IAM solutions with enterprise applications and third-party services

Automate IAM processes using PowerShell, Azure CLI, or scripting tools Support incident response and troubleshooting related to identity and access issues Collaborate with security, cloud, and application teams to enforce IAM best practices

Experience Required 0 to 5 Years

Roles & Responsibilities

Strong experience with Azure Active Directory (Entra ID) Hands-on experience with: Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) Privileged Identity Management (PIM) Conditional Access Policies Identity Protection Knowledge of SSO, SAML, OAuth, OpenID Connect Experience with Azure AD Connect and hybrid identity environments Familiarity with cloud security and IAM best practices Scripting skills (PowerShell, Azure CLI) Understanding of Zero Trust security model Azure Update Manager Microsoft SCCM / Intune ServiceNow Windows Server and Linux Administration SIEM and Endpoint Security tools

Generic Managerial Skills

Must be detailed oriented, have excellent written and verbal communication skills, and be an aggressive self-starter. A strong sense of customer service, attention to detail, and issue ownership. Understanding of ITIL concepts desired.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or related field. 5 10 years of experience in IT security, system administration, or vulnerability management. Relevant certifications such as Security+, CEH, or SC-900 are a plus.