Azure Security Engineer Associate

CareerCircle
Phoenix, United States of America
12 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English
Experience level
Intermediate
Compensation
$ 126K

Job location

Remote
Phoenix, United States of America

Tech stack

Microsoft Windows
API
User Authentication
Azure
Microsoft Online Services
Configuration Management
Computer Security
Software Design Patterns
Multi-Factor Authentication
Identity and Access Management
Integrated Development Environments
Powershell
Protocol Independent Multicast
Role-Based Access Control
Azure
Zero Trust Network Access
User Provisioning Software
Scripting (Bash/Python/Go/Ruby)
Information Technology
ServiceNow

Job description

Equities Scripting Operations Management Automation Governance ServiceNow IT Security Scalability Market Data Coordinating Microsoft 365 Authentications Microsoft Azure Microsoft Graph Ancient History, The Identity Access Management Spec Mid supports the SEC ISS contract by implementing and administering enterprise IAM services that secure authentication and authorization across SEC systems. This role manages Microsoft Entra ID capabilities across the full identity lifecycle, including provisioning, role-based access, and policy enforcement to maintain least-privilege access. The position supports integration with Microsoft 365 GCC and Azure services through MFA, conditional access, and identity governance controls. The specialist also supports Zero Trust and FISMA-aligned operations by maintaining audit-ready documentation, enforcing IAM standards, and resolving identity-related issues in coordination with SEC operations teams., IAM Implementation and Administration

  • Support implementation and day-to-day administration of IAM solutions across enterprise platforms.
  • Manage joiner/mover/leaver identity lifecycle activities, including provisioning, deprovisioning, entitlement updates, and directory hygiene.
  • Configure and maintain role-based access control (RBAC) aligned to approved access policies.
  • Troubleshoot authentication, authorization, and account access issues; perform root-cause analysis and corrective actions.

Access Security and Policy Enforcement

  • Configure and manage MFA, conditional access, and secure authentication controls in Microsoft Entra environments.
  • Assist with enforcement of IAM policies, least-privilege principles, and segregation of duties across user and workload identities.
  • Administer Entra Identity Governance functions such as access reviews, entitlement management, and identity governance workflows.
  • Support privileged access governance activities and policy updates based on risk, operational changes, and compliance requirements.

Microsoft Cloud Identity Integration

  • Support identity integration across Microsoft 365 GCC and Microsoft Azure services to ensure consistent secure access.
  • Coordinate identity dependencies with cloud, endpoint, and enterprise operations teams for service onboarding and changes.
  • Validate identity control implementation for new or modified services, including group-based access, policy targeting, and exception handling.
  • Contribute to automation of repeatable IAM tasks to improve consistency, scalability, and operational efficiency.

Compliance, Audit, and Operational Readiness

  • Maintain SOP-aligned IAM procedures and documentation to support continuing authorization and annual FISMA review activities.
  • Provide artifacts and evidence for audit readiness, control validation, and remediation tracking.
  • Support Zero Trust control enforcement objectives, including implementation of strong authentication and access controls.
  • Record and track IAM service activities, incidents, and requests in approved ticketing/work management systems., Ochsner Health System Slidell, LARemote Writing Radiology Acute Care Communication Medical Privacy Operating Room (OR) Communicable Diseases Occupational Safety And Health Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification +0 RN Supervisor - Med/Surg - Nights - Sign On Bonus! Ochsner Health System Gretna, LARemote Writing Nursing Planning Scheduling Operations Leadership Acute Care Coordinating Life Support Communication Medical Privacy Time Management Problem Solving Evaluating Staff Clinical Practices Patient Discharges Expense Management Organizational Skills Registered Nurse (RN) Communicable Diseases Occupational Safety And Health Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Nursing Interventions Classification Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification +0 HYBRID Collections Counselor TEKsystems Phoenix, AZ*Remote Sales Loans Operations Management Collections Retail Sales Bankruptcies Outbound Calls Loss Mitigation Customer Service Consumer Lending Business Valuation Financial Institution Full Stack Development Call Center Experience Administrative Support Development Environment Business Transformation Critical Illness Insurance

Requirements

Computer Science User Provisioning Windows PowerShell Policy Enforcement Exception Handling Workflow Management Root Cause Analysis Workflow Automation Lifecycle Management CompTIA Certification Information Technology Azure Active Directory Software Design Patterns Authorization (Computing) Multi-Factor Authentication Identity And Access Management Protocol Independent Multicast Microsoft Certified Professional Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) Troubleshooting (Problem Solving) Application Programming Interface (API), Citizenship/Work Authorization: Must meet contract requirements.

Clearance: Ability to obtain and maintain SEC Public Trust (or higher if required).

Education: Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering).

Experience:

At least 4 years of experience in identity and access management (IAM), identity security, or IT security operations.

Strong hands-on experience with Microsoft Entra ID (formerly Azure AD), including user lifecycle management and RBAC administration.

Experience implementing MFA, conditional access, user provisioning/deprovisioning, Entra Identity Governance, and identity lifecycle controls.

Understanding of compliance requirements and integration with Microsoft 365 services, including support for audit and control documentation in regulated environments.

Technical Skills:

  • Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD) administration
  • Microsoft ICAM concepts and implementation familiarity
  • Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)
  • Conditional Access policy configuration and management
  • Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)
  • Entra Identity Governance (access reviews, entitlement management)
  • Identity lifecycle management (joiner/mover/leaver)
  • Microsoft 365 GCC identity integration
  • IAM workflow automation support, Experience supporting IAM services on federal government IT programs.
  • Hands-on experience with Entra ID Protection, Entra Workload ID, Entra Domain Services, and Entra Verified ID.
  • Experience with Privileged Identity Management (PIM) and advanced least-privilege design patterns.
  • Experience automating IAM workflows using PowerShell, Microsoft Graph, or similar scripting/API approaches.
  • Familiarity with ServiceNow-based operations, SLA-driven support, and audit remediation execution.

Benefits & conditions

Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits .

About the company

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