Azure AD Security Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Design, implement, and manage Azure Active Directory solutions to ensure secure and efficient authentication and authorization processes aligned with industry best practices
• Drive the onboarding of applications, app registration, enterprise application setup, and role-based access management (RBAC).
• Lead the implementation of Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) and Single Sign-On (SSO) for enhanced security.
• Expertise in configuring and troubleshooting authentication protocols, including OAuth, OpenID Connect, and SAML for secure authentication and authorization
• Configure and manage conditional access policies to control access based on specific conditions, locations, and device compliance
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support and troubleshoot IAM-related issues, ensuring solutions are secure, compliant, and scalable.
• Understand and implement security best practices for Azure products, services, and solutions.
• Utilize Azure Sentinel for monitoring, creating alerts, and developing automation scripts for incident response.
• Provide production support, responding to and resolving security incidents in a timely manner.
• Establish and maintain identity governance frameworks, including privileged identity management (PIM) for elevated access
• Stay informed of Azure updates, security threats, and industry best practices to enhance our security posture.
• Collaborate with DevOps and development teams, demonstrating a basic understanding of tools and requirements.

Qualifications:

• Proven experience in implementing security solutions on Azure, with a focus on authentication/ authorization, MFA, and SSO.
• In-depth knowledge of Azure AD, Azure AD B2C, related authentication/authorization components and security protocols which including SAML, OAuth, and OpenID
• Strong scripting and automation skills (PowerShell, Azure CLI)
• Excellent understanding of cloud security principles
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate certification is a plus.
• Experience with Azure Sentinel for monitoring, alerting, and automation.
• Strong troubleshooting skills for identifying and resolving IAM-related issues.
• Ability to work in a dynamic environment and adapt to evolving security challenges.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills for working with cross-functional teams.
• Commitment to maintaining a secure, compliant, and scalable IAM solution.