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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Azure AD) Security Engineer - **Company:** Purple Drive Technologies LLC - **Location:** Chicago, IL, United States - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** User Authentication, Authentication Protocols, Microsoft Azure, System Configuration, DevOps, Multi-Factor Authentication, Identity and Access Management, OAuth, OpenID, Role-Based Access Control, Openid Connect, Azure Active Directory, Security Assertion Markup Language (SAML), Single Sign-On, Software Deployment, Enterprise Software Applications - **Published:** August 6, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/317c5907-5470-40b4-89b1-090c905f7e98 ## About the Role + Microsoft Entra ID (Azure Active Directory) + Identity and Access Management (IAM) + Authentication and Authorization * Hands-on experience with: + Application onboarding + App registration + Enterprise applications + Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) * Strong experience implementing: + Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) + Single Sign-On (SSO) * Expertise in configuring and troubleshooting authentication protocols: + OAuth 2.0 + OpenID Connect (OIDC) + SAML * Experience configuring and managing: + Conditional Access Policies + Device-based access controls + Location-based access controls * Strong understanding of Azure security services and best practices. * Hands-on experience with: + Azure Sentinel + Security monitoring + Alert creation + Incident response automation * Experience with: + Identity Governance + Privileged Identity Management (PIM) + Elevated access management * Experience supporting production IAM environments and resolving security incidents. * Basic understanding of DevOps tools and application deployment processes., * Excellent verbal and written communication skills. * Strong analytical and troubleshooting abilities. * Effective stakeholder and cross-functional collaboration skills. * Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. * Strong ownership, accountability, and customer-focused mindset. * Ability to mentor team members and share technical knowledge. * Proactive approach to continuous learning and security improvements. * Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills. ## Description * Design, implement, and manage Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD) solutions for secure identity and access management. * Ensure secure authentication and authorization aligned with industry best practices. * Implement enterprise identity, authentication, authorization, MFA, SSO, and identity governance solutions. * Support secure, scalable, and compliant Azure AD environments. * Collaborate with security, DevOps, and application teams to strengthen identity security., * Design, implement, and manage Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD) solutions. * Configure secure authentication and authorization for enterprise applications. * Onboard applications through: + App registration + Enterprise application setup + RBAC configuration * Implement and manage: + Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) + Single Sign-On (SSO) * Configure and troubleshoot: + OAuth 2.0 + OpenID Connect (OIDC) + SAML * Design and manage Conditional Access Policies based on: + User identity + Device compliance + Geographic location + Risk conditions * Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve IAM-related issues. * Implement Azure security best practices across identity services. * Monitor security events using Azure Sentinel. * Create alerts and automation scripts for incident detection and response. * Provide production support and resolve identity and security incidents. * Implement and maintain Identity Governance and Privileged Identity Management (PIM). * Stay current with Microsoft Azure security updates, threats, and best practices. * Partner with DevOps and development teams to integrate secure identity solutions. ## Related Videos - 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