Microsoft Entra ID Technical SME

ValueMomentum; United States; Remote; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is on the lookout for a talented Microsoft Active Directory Subject Matter Expert to lead a pivotal migration project. This role involves overseeing the transition of numerous applications from various Single Sign-On platforms to Microsoft Entra ID, ensuring a smooth and secure migration process. The ideal candidate will bring over six years of experience in Identity and Access Management, with a strong focus on Active Directory and Okta. Join a dynamic team where your expertise will drive security best practices and enhance user authentication processes across the organization. This is a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in a forward-thinking environment.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in IAM, focusing on Active Directory and Microsoft Entra ID.
• Expertise in enterprise-level AD environments and migration strategies.

Responsibilities

• Lead migration of 40+ applications to Microsoft Entra ID with minimal disruption.
• Integrate Active Directory with identity management systems and cloud platforms.

Skills

Identity and Access Management (IAM)

Microsoft Active Directory (AD)

Microsoft Entra ID

Okta

SAML/OAuth protocols

Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)

Single Sign-On (SSO)

Problem-solving

Communication

Tools

Azure AD

Active Directory Federation Services (AD FS)

Job description

Direct message the job poster from ValueMomentum

• Location: US (Remote) - Availability required during EST hours, including weekdays/weekends (Open to Onsite or Offshore provided resource works in EST hours per client request).
• Experience: 6+ years

About the job – Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled Microsoft Active Directory (AD) SME with extensive experience in Okta to Microsoft Entra ID migration to lead a critical migration project. The ideal candidate will be responsible for planning, executing, and managing the migration of 40+ applications from diverse Single Sign-On (SSO) platforms to Microsoft Entra ID. The role also involves SSL migration, configuration of SAML/OAuth protocols, and ensuring seamless authentication and authorization for all integrated applications.

Job Responsibilities: Must Have:

• Over 6 years of experience in Identity and Access Management (IAM), specializing in Active Directory (AD) and Microsoft Entra ID.
• Expertise in designing and implementing enterprise-level Active Directory environments, including forest/domain design, GPOs, OU structure, and DNS architecture.
• Develop and execute AD migration strategies, including target state planning with AD, Microsoft Entra ID, or hybrid models.
• Lead migration projects from legacy directory services to modern AD environments, ensuring minimal business disruption.
• Drive and enforce security best practices within AD, focusing on RBAC, authentication mechanisms, and group memberships.
• Integrate Active Directory with identity management systems, cloud platforms, and third-party applications.
• Proven expertise in IAM solutions, including OKTA and Entra/Azure, with a focus on identity governance, authentication, authorization, and federation.
• Extensive experience with MFA, SSO, PAM, and hybrid identity solutions.
• Lead the migration of applications from Okta to Microsoft Entra ID, including pre-migration assessments and dependency analysis.
• Integrate 40+ applications with Microsoft Entra ID using SAML, OAuth, and OpenID Connect protocols.
• Demonstrate expertise in configuring and managing B2C (Business-to-Consumer) and B2B (Business-to-Business) user authentication, single sign-on (SSO), and secure access controls.
• Migrate and configure SSL certificates for seamless application transitions during migration.
• Ensure SSO functionality with Microsoft Entra ID across all applications.
• Proficient in AD FS, Azure AD, directory service protocols (LDAP, Kerberos, NTLM, DNS), and domain controller consolidation.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills, with a proven ability to collaborate with technical and business teams.
• Coordinate with application owners to execute migration timelines effectively.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Contract

Job function

• Information Technology

Industries

• IT Services and IT Consulting