IAM Authentication Services Engineer

Cloud Hybrid Technologies, LLC; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology services company based in Houston, Texas, seeks an experienced Authentication Services Engineer. The role involves leading the separation of identity and access services, ensuring the continuity of single sign-on, and troubleshooting authentication issues. The ideal candidate should have over 12 years of experience with IAM and Azure AD, along with a deep understanding of authentication protocols. This position offers a chance to work in a dynamic environment supporting critical access services.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience in identity and access management (IAM) or authentication-focused engineering roles.
• Deep hands-on experience with Azure AD and Active Directory.
• Knowledge of authentication protocols such as SAML, OAuth2, OpenID Connect.

Responsibilities

• Lead the separation and reconfiguration of identity and authentication services.
• Ensure continuity of single sign-on (SSO) and manage user access changes.
• Partner with cybersecurity and migration teams for seamless execution.

Skills

Identity and Access Management (IAM)

Azure AD

Authentication protocols

Troubleshooting skills

Security compliance

Tools

Azure AD

Active Directory

Cloud identity platforms (Okta, Ping)

Job description

We are looking for a highly skilled Authentication Services Engineer to support a divestiture-driven separation of user identity and access services. This individual will work as part of a cross-regional team to assist with existing internal resources, the new company and Cyber to enable access to data and applications and block data from being accessed by the divested entity employees after close.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the separation and reconfiguration of identity and authentication services, including Azure AD, SSO’s
• Ensure continuity of single sign-on (SSO), MFA, conditional access policies, and federation configurations
• Troubleshoot authentication issues, manage user access changes, and implement least privilege access principles
• Partner with cybersecurity, infrastructure, and migration teams to ensure seamless execution

Desired Skills & Experience:

• 12+ years of experience in identity and access management (IAM) or authentication-focused engineering roles
• Deep hands‑on experience with Azure AD, Active Directory, and cloud identity platforms (Okta, Ping, etc.)
• Knowledge of authentication protocols such as SAML, OAuth2, OpenID Connect
• Experience with hybrid identity solutions, B2B/B2C configurations, and directory synchronization
• Familiarity with security compliance standards (e.g., SOC2, ISO 27001, HIPAA)
• Prior experience in separation or merger programs is a strong plus

Cloud Hybrid is an equal opportunity employer inclusive of female, minority, disability and veterans, (M/F/D/V). Hiring, promotion, transfer, compensation, benefits, discipline, termination and all other employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, national origin, citizenship/immigration status, veteran status or any other protected status. Cloud Hybrid will not make any posting or employment decision that does not comply with applicable laws relating to labor and employment, equal opportunity, employment eligibility requirements or related matters. Nor will Cloud Hybrid require in a posting or otherwise U.S. citizenship or lawful permanent residency in the U.S. as a condition of employment except as necessary to comply with law, regulation, executive order, or federal, state, or local government contract