Blackstone Restaurant
Application Integration Leader - Identity, MFA & SSO
Blackstone Restaurant, Vernon, California, United States
Application Integration Leader - Identity, MFA & SSO
Blackstone Talent Group, an award-winning technology consulting and talent agency, is seeking an Application Integration Leader - Identity, MFA & SSO to join our client's team. The Application Integration Leader will oversee enterprise identity and access integration efforts, driving seamless alignment between HR systems and Azure Active Directory (AAD). This role is responsible for architecting and executing the user identity lifecycle strategy from hire to retire while ensuring secure access through Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) and Single Sign-On (SSO). The ideal candidate will blend technical depth in Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD), HR system integration, and access management with strong collaboration skills across HR, Security, and IT Infrastructure teams. Key Responsibilities: Lead the integration of HR systems with Azure Active Directory to establish automated user provisioning, role-based access, and deprovisioning. Define the source of truth for user identity attributes, ensuring accurate synchronization of titles, departments, and access entitlements. Partner with HR and IT Operations to align hire, transfer, and termination workflows with AAD and downstream application access. Develop and implement attribute mapping, group policies, and automation through PowerShell, Graph API, or identity governance tools (IGA). Drive enterprise-wide adoption of MFA and SSO, ensuring consistent authentication across cloud, on-prem, and SaaS systems. Design and maintain conditional access policies, passwordless authentication, and federation services. Partner with Security and Compliance teams to ensure MFA and SSO policies meet audit and regulatory requirements. Establish governance and documentation standards for user onboarding and application integration. Create dashboards and metrics tracking identity accuracy, MFA adoption, and login success/failure rates. Serve as the escalation point for identity synchronization or authentication issues. Collaborate with HR, Security, and Infrastructure leaders to modernize identity management processes. Lead technical and functional workshops to align stakeholders on integration roadmaps and business requirements. Manage vendors and partners supporting identity, MFA, and SSO platforms. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field. 7+ years in IT, with 3+ years focused on identity and access management (IAM) or application integration. Deep experience with Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD), HRIS integration, and identity lifecycle automation. Proficiency in SAML, OAuth2, OIDC, and SCIM standards. Strong understanding of PowerShell scripting, Graph API, and directory synchronization concepts. Experience managing or implementing MFA and SSO solutions (Okta, Ping, Duo, Microsoft Entra). Proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives with HR and Security teams. Preferred Skills: Certification: Microsoft Identity & Access Administrator Associate or equivalent. Familiarity with Workday Extend, Azure Automation, or Identity Governance (IGA) tools. Experience with Zero Trust frameworks and conditional access policies. Blackstone Talent Group is a wholly owned subsidiary of Blackstone Technology Group, a global IT services and software firm that implements technological solutions across commercial industry verticals and the US Federal Government. Blackstone's global talent augmentation practice was founded in 1998. Blackstone Talent Group has offices in San Francisco, Denver, Houston, Colorado Springs, and Washington, DC. We specialize in providing clients the best talent across a variety of industries and sectors. EOE of Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabilities
Blackstone Talent Group, an award-winning technology consulting and talent agency, is seeking an Application Integration Leader - Identity, MFA & SSO to join our client's team. The Application Integration Leader will oversee enterprise identity and access integration efforts, driving seamless alignment between HR systems and Azure Active Directory (AAD). This role is responsible for architecting and executing the user identity lifecycle strategy from hire to retire while ensuring secure access through Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) and Single Sign-On (SSO). The ideal candidate will blend technical depth in Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD), HR system integration, and access management with strong collaboration skills across HR, Security, and IT Infrastructure teams. Key Responsibilities: Lead the integration of HR systems with Azure Active Directory to establish automated user provisioning, role-based access, and deprovisioning. Define the source of truth for user identity attributes, ensuring accurate synchronization of titles, departments, and access entitlements. Partner with HR and IT Operations to align hire, transfer, and termination workflows with AAD and downstream application access. Develop and implement attribute mapping, group policies, and automation through PowerShell, Graph API, or identity governance tools (IGA). Drive enterprise-wide adoption of MFA and SSO, ensuring consistent authentication across cloud, on-prem, and SaaS systems. Design and maintain conditional access policies, passwordless authentication, and federation services. Partner with Security and Compliance teams to ensure MFA and SSO policies meet audit and regulatory requirements. Establish governance and documentation standards for user onboarding and application integration. Create dashboards and metrics tracking identity accuracy, MFA adoption, and login success/failure rates. Serve as the escalation point for identity synchronization or authentication issues. Collaborate with HR, Security, and Infrastructure leaders to modernize identity management processes. Lead technical and functional workshops to align stakeholders on integration roadmaps and business requirements. Manage vendors and partners supporting identity, MFA, and SSO platforms. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field. 7+ years in IT, with 3+ years focused on identity and access management (IAM) or application integration. Deep experience with Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD), HRIS integration, and identity lifecycle automation. Proficiency in SAML, OAuth2, OIDC, and SCIM standards. Strong understanding of PowerShell scripting, Graph API, and directory synchronization concepts. Experience managing or implementing MFA and SSO solutions (Okta, Ping, Duo, Microsoft Entra). Proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives with HR and Security teams. Preferred Skills: Certification: Microsoft Identity & Access Administrator Associate or equivalent. Familiarity with Workday Extend, Azure Automation, or Identity Governance (IGA) tools. Experience with Zero Trust frameworks and conditional access policies. Blackstone Talent Group is a wholly owned subsidiary of Blackstone Technology Group, a global IT services and software firm that implements technological solutions across commercial industry verticals and the US Federal Government. Blackstone's global talent augmentation practice was founded in 1998. Blackstone Talent Group has offices in San Francisco, Denver, Houston, Colorado Springs, and Washington, DC. We specialize in providing clients the best talent across a variety of industries and sectors. EOE of Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabilities