Information Technology Security Analyst

Harvard Partners, LLP; West Greenwich (RI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Identity Security Manager to oversee and secure identity management systems. This role involves administering Azure AD, implementing role-based access controls, and automating identity security operations. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with identity governance, multi-factor authentication, and scripting tools like PowerShell. Join a forward-thinking team dedicated to enhancing security measures and ensuring compliance across cloud services. If you are passionate about identity security and eager to make an impact, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• 3+ years managing identity security in Azure AD and Cyberark.
• Strong knowledge of RBAC, MFA, SSO, and identity governance.

Responsibilities

• Administer Microsoft Entra ID authentication and SSO integrations.
• Monitor identity-related security incidents and enforce policies.

Skills

Identity Security Management

Azure AD

RBAC

MFA

PowerShell

OAuth

SAML

OpenID Connect

Identity Governance

Zero Trust Principles

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field

Security Certifications (e.g., Microsoft SC-300, CISSP)

Tools

Microsoft Entra ID

Cyberark

Microsoft Graph API

Terraform

Job description

Job Responsibilities:

• Administer and secure Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD) authentication, authorization, and SSO integrations.
• Design and implement role–based access control (RBAC), conditional access policies, and privileged access management (PAM).
• Configure and maintain identity governance and entitlement management to ensure least privilege access. Implement multi–factor authentication (MFA) and passwordless authentication strategies.
• Monitor and respond to identity–related security incidents, including credential abuse and privilege escalation.
• Work with security and compliance teams to enforce identity security policies and audit access logs.
• Secure hybrid identity configurations, including on–prem Active Directory and Entra ID hybrid sync.
• Automate identity security operations using PowerShell, Microsoft Graph API, and Entra ID automation tools.
• Support federated identity, B2B, and B2C authentication workflows across multiple cloud services.

Qualifications:

• 3+ years of hands–on experience managing identity security in Entra ID (Azure AD), Cyberark or other tools Strong knowledge of identity governance, RBAC, MFA, SSO, PIM, and entitlement management.
• Experience with Conditional Access policies, Just–In–Time (JIT) access, and least privilege enforcement.
• Hands–on experience configuring OAuth, SAML, and OpenID Connect authentication flows. Scripting and automation skills (PowerShell, Microsoft Graph API, Terraform for IAM policy enforcement). Understanding of Zero Trust Identity principles and identity–related attack vectors.
• Security certifications (e.g., Microsoft SC–300, CISSP, IAM–focused certs) are a plus.