Microsoft Identity Management (IDM) Expert

Zealogics.com; United States; Remote; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a Microsoft Identity Management Expert to lead the design and implementation of identity solutions. This role involves managing secure access across enterprise environments using Microsoft technologies, including Entra ID and Active Directory. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in IAM, strong analytical skills, and a commitment to aligning solutions with industry standards. Join this innovative team to enhance security and streamline identity management processes, making a significant impact on organizational efficiency and compliance.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of hands-on experience in IAM with expertise in Microsoft technologies.
• Strong knowledge of authentication protocols and identity governance best practices.

Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and maintain IAM solutions using Microsoft technologies.
• Implement identity security and governance policies across enterprise environments.

Skills

Microsoft Identity and Access Management (IAM)

Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD)

Active Directory

Microsoft Identity Manager (MIM)

Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)

PowerShell scripting

authentication protocols (SAML, OAuth, OpenID Connect)

Incident response

analytical and troubleshooting skills

Identity Governance solutions

Education

Bachelor’s degree in IT or Computer Science

Tools

PowerShell

Terraform

Microsoft 365

Microsoft Defender for Identity

Job description

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled Microsoft Identity Management (IDM) Expert to design, implement, and manage identity solutions using Microsoft technologies. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with Entra ID (Azure AD), Active Directory (AD), Microsoft Identity Manager (MIM), and Identity Governance solutions to ensure secure and seamless access management across enterprise environments.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Design, deploy, and maintain Microsoft Identity & Access Management (IAM) solutions, including Entra ID (Azure AD), Active Directory, and Microsoft Identity Manager (MIM).
2. Implement Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Privileged Identity Management (PIM), and Conditional Access policies.
3. Develop and maintain Identity Lifecycle Management (ILM) workflows for user provisioning, de-provisioning, and access control.
4. Integrate IDM solutions with on-premises, cloud, and hybrid environments.
5. Configure and manage SSO (Single Sign-On), MFA (Multi-Factor Authentication), and B2B/B2C identity federation.
6. Implement and monitor identity security, authentication protocols (SAML, OAuth, OpenID Connect, etc.), and identity governance policies.
7. Work closely with security and compliance teams to ensure IAM solutions align with industry standards and regulations.
8. Automate IAM processes using PowerShell, Graph API, or other scripting languages.
9. Troubleshoot and resolve identity-related issues, ensuring minimal downtime and security risks.
10. Provide technical expertise in Microsoft 365, Windows Server, and hybrid identity architectures.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

1. Bachelor’s degree in IT, Computer Science, or a related field.
2. 6+ years of hands-on experience in Microsoft Identity and Access Management (IAM).
3. Expertise in Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD), Active Directory, Microsoft Identity Manager (MIM), and IAM best practices.
4. Strong knowledge of authentication protocols (SAML, OAuth, OpenID Connect, Kerberos, NTLM, etc.).
5. Experience with SSO, MFA, Conditional Access, PIM, and Identity Federation.
6. Proficiency in PowerShell scripting and automation with exposure to Terraform or other tools is mandatory.
7. Knowledge of Microsoft Security & Compliance frameworks.
8. Experience integrating IDM solutions with third-party applications and cloud services.
9. Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills with experience in incident response and risk mitigation.
10. Certifications such as Microsoft Certified: Identity and Access Administrator Associate (SC-300), Microsoft Certified: Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals, or Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect are preferred.

Preferred Skills:

1. Experience with Privileged Access Management (PAM) solutions like CyberArk, BeyondTrust, or Microsoft PIM.
2. Familiarity with Identity Governance and Administration (IGA) solutions.
3. Hands-on experience with Microsoft Defender for Identity.
4. Strong understanding of Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA) principles.