Entra ID Authentication Administrator

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory; Livermore (CA); Hybrid; USD 125,000 - 186,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedules

Job summary

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) is seeking an Entra ID Authentication Administrator to configure, maintain, and support SAML/OAuth-based authentication for enterprise applications within the IT Solutions Division. The role may offer a hybrid schedule with some days in the office and remote work options after a probationary period.

At the 393.1 or 393.2 level, you will collaborate with engineers and end users, perform root cause analysis, and implement improvements to authentication

Qualifications

• DOE Q-level clearance eligibility (US citizenship)
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
• Experience with Entra ID in enterprise
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Experience with SAML/OIDC integration and MFA/conditional access

Responsibilities

• Configure, maintain and support Entra ID authentication services
• Interface with end users and engineering teams for root cause analysis
• Design and deliver authentication solutions using Entra ID and related technologies
• Implement changes using formal change control processes
• Maintain high service reliability and meet SLAs
• Develop automation to reduce operational overhead
• Support 24/7 on-call rotation and after-hours support
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Entra ID

SAML/OIDC

OAuth

Interfacing with end users

Root cause analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

PowerShell

Job description

Entry Level | Full-time

Information Technology/Computing | Livermore, CA | 10/26/2026

Reference #: REF9028N

Job Code: 393.1 Systems & Network Associate / 393.2 Systems & Network Sr Associate

Organization: Computing

Position Type: Career Indefinite

Security Clearance: Anticipated DOE Q clearance (requires U.S. citizenship and a federal background investigation)

Drug Test: Required for external applicant(s) selected for this position (includes testing for use of marijuana)

Medical Exam: Not applicable

Join us and make YOUR mark on the World!

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) has turned bold ideas into world-changing impact advancing science and technology to strengthen U.S. security and promote global stability.

Our mission spans four critical national security areas nuclear deterrence, threat preparedness, energy security, and multi-domain defense empowering teams to take on the toughest challenges of today and tomorrow. With a culture built on innovation and operational excellence, LLNL is a place where your expertise can make a real impact.

Job Description

We have an opening for an Entra ID Authentication Administrator. You will configure, maintain and support SAML and OAuth based authentication for enterprise applications. This position is in the Information Technology Solutions Division (ITSD) within the Computing Directorate, in support of the Livermore Information Technology (LivIT) Program.

This position may offer a hybrid schedule, which includes the flexibility to work from home one or more days per week, after a probationary period. The specifics of the hybrid schedule, including the exact number of days required in the office and virtual work options, may vary based on the needs of the team and the organization.

This position will be filled at eitherlevel based on knowledge and related experience as assessed by the hiring team. Additional job responsibilities (outlined below) will be assigned if hired at the higher level.

You will

• Work with other engineers and administrators operating and maintaining critical enterprise services.
• You will interface directly with end users and work with the application and engineering teams in the performance of root cause analysis of reported problems.
• Design, implement and support Microsoft Entra ID authentication services
• Recommend, justify, and implement improvements to services and systems using an accepted change control methodology.
• Design and deliver creative solutions and resolve problems in a timely and proactive manner while collaborating within a diverse group.
• Ensure service level agreements are met and the highest levels of service reliability are maintained.
• Use scripting and automation to develop solutions to common problems and reduce operational overhead.
• Support critical systems off-hours as needed and part of a regular 24/7 on-call rotation.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Additional job responsibilities at the 393.2 Level

• Manage multiple complex parallel tasks and priorities of customers and stakeholders, ensuring deadlines are met, while leveraging team member skills.
• Leverage technology and develop procedures to improve authentication service delivery.

Qualifications

• Ability to secure and maintain a U.S. DOE Q-level security clearance which requires U.S. citizenship.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or related field, or the equivalent combination of education and related experience.
• Broad and in-depth experience operating and supporting Entra ID in an enterprise setting.
• Ability to work in a dynamic, technical team environment with competing priorities, tight deadlines and high pressure associated with operating a critical, complex system.
• Broad and in-depth experience administering application authentication integration using SAML and/or OAuth/OIDC in Entra ID.
• Proficient written and verbal communication and strong interpersonal skills, ability to interact with all levels of management and staff as well as outside vendors, contractors, service providers and consultants.
• Ability to work off-hours and on-call and to respond to service alerts from various monitoring systems (intermittently, either as-needed or as part of a rotation).
• Proficient in managing users, groups, applications, or hybrid identity (Entra Connect).
• Experience with Conditional Access, Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), Privileged Identity Management (PIM), and/or Certificate-Based Authentication (CBA).

Additional qualifications at the 393.2 level

• Significant experience collaborating with external teams and organizations supporting authentication related services.
• Significant knowledge and experience with PowerShell or similar automation platforms to administer Microsoft systems and services.
• Highly advanced ability to provide innovative approaches and apply new technologies to broadly defined tasks and projects.

Qualifications We Desire

• Broad and in-depth experience administering on-premises Active Directory.
• Broad and in-depth experience administering Windows server environments including deployment, patching, monitoring, backup or repairing.
• Broad experience with cloud platforms.
• Experience implementing NIST 800-63 levels of assurance.

Pay Range

$125,310 - $153,444 Annually for the 393.1 level

$151,620 - $185,640 Annually for the 393.2 level

This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting; pay will not be below any applicable local minimum wage. An employee’s position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, specific competencies, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs.

Additional Information

Position Information

This is a Career Indefinite position, open to Lab employees and external candidates.

Why Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory?

• Included in 2026Best Places to Work by Glassdoor!
• Flexible schedules (*depending on project needs)

This position requires a Department of Energy (DOE) Q-level clearance. If you are selected, we will initiate a Federal background investigation to determine if you meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information or matter. Also, all L or Q cleared employees are subject to random drug testing. Q-level clearance requires U.S. citizenship.

Pre-Employment Drug Test

External applicant(s) selected for this position must pass a post-offer, pre-employment drug test. This includes testing for use of marijuana as Federal Law applies to us as a Federal Contractor.

Wireless and Medical Devices

Per the Department of Energy (DOE), Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory must meet certain restrictions with the useand/or possession of mobile devices in Limited Areas. Depending on your job duties, you may be required to work in a Limited Area where you are not permitted to have a personal and/or laboratory mobile device in your possession. This includes, but not limited to cell phones, tablets, fitness devices, wireless headphones, and other Bluetooth/wireless enabled devices.

If you use a medical device, which pairs with a mobile device, you must still follow the rules concerning the mobile device in individual sections within Limited Areas. Sensitive Compartmented Information Facilities require separate approval. Hearing aids without wireless capabilities or wireless that has been disabled are allowed in Limited Areas, Secure Space and Transit/Buffer Space within buildings.

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