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Softworld, a Kelly Company

Entra ID Engineer

Softworld, a Kelly Company, Detroit, Michigan, United States, 48228

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Base pay range $60.00/hr – $65.00/hr

Entra ID Engineer (Hybrid – 1 Day Onsite/Week)

We are seeking an experienced Entra ID Engineer to design, implement, and manage a secure, scalable identity and access management (IAM) environment using Microsoft Entra ID (formerly Azure AD). This role plays a key part in supporting modern authentication, zero‑trust initiatives, and hybrid/cloud‑native identity solutions across the enterprise.

This is a hybrid role, requiring one day onsite per week (typically Thursdays).

Identity & Access Management

Design, configure, and maintain multiple Microsoft Entra ID tenants

Manage users, groups, applications, and service principals

Implement and support SSO, MFA, Conditional Access, and Privileged Identity Management (PIM)

Integrate SaaS and on‑prem applications using SAML, OIDC, and OAuth2

Configure Azure Application Proxy and connector services

Design and enforce Azure RBAC using least‑privilege principles

Secure secrets, certificates, and keys using Azure Key Vault (RBAC and access policies)

Automation & Security Operations

Automate identity processes using PowerShell, Microsoft Graph API, Azure Policy, ARM, or Terraform

Monitor sign‑in activity, audit logs, and investigate identity‑related incidents

Maintain compliance with internal security standards and regulatory frameworks

Hybrid Identity & Directory Services

Implement and manage Azure AD Connect and hybrid identity solutions

Support Active Directory environments, Tier‑0 security hardening, and disaster recovery planning

Provide technical leadership, documentation, and training to junior engineers and operational teams

Lead or contribute to IAM architecture initiatives, proof‑of‑concepts, and roadmap planning

Manage day‑to‑day operational support, troubleshooting, and escalation

Lead projects to ensure delivery on time and within budget

Consult with application teams, vendors, and stakeholders on identity and authentication strategies

Drive continuous improvement initiatives and stay current with emerging identity technologies

Required Qualifications

3–8+ years of hands‑on experience with Microsoft Entra ID / Azure AD in enterprise environments

Strong knowledge of SSO, MFA, Conditional Access, PIM, RBAC, and zero‑trust architecture

Experience integrating applications using SAML, OIDC, and OAuth2

Proficiency with PowerShell and automation using Graph API, ARM, Azure Policy, or Terraform

Experience supporting hybrid identity environments (Azure AD Connect)

Solid understanding of directory security, Tier‑0 boundaries, and disaster recovery

Strong troubleshooting, documentation, and communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

Microsoft certification (SC-300 or equivalent)

Experience with M365 security and compliance tools (Defender for Identity, Purview)

Familiarity with compliance frameworks such as SOX, NIST, or CMMC

Experience with Azure B2C custom policies, PKI integration, and JIT/Key Vault configurations

CI/CD or policy enforcement experience using Azure Policy, ARM, or Terraform pipelines

Bonus Skills

Experience with ServiceNow for incident and change management

Knowledge of Windows Hello for Business and certificate‑based authentication

Exposure to AWS or Google Cloud IAM

Interest in AI or machine learning enhancements within identity platforms

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or equivalent practical experience.

Seniority level Associate

Employment type Contract

Job function Information Technology

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