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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Identity Engineer - **Company:** MINIMED LLC - **Location:** United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $136,000.0 - $230,000.0 - **Contract:** Temporary contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Active Directory, User Authentication, Authentication Protocols, Microsoft Azure, Software as a Service, Cloud Computing, Continuous Integration, Domain Name System (DNS), Identity and Access Management, Kerberos (Protocol), Lightweight Directory Access Protocols (LDAP), OAuth, OpenID, Ping (Networking Utility), Windows PowerShell, Software Architecture, Azure Active Directory, Zero Trust Network Access, Runbook, Security Assertion Markup Language (SAML), Enterprise Software Applications, Okta, Software Troubleshooting, SailPoint - **Published:** June 3, 2026 - **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/F199461E036B4D23B0AA80CBF8FF087B/job/ ## About the Role Requires 10+ years of experience with a bachelor's degree or 8+ years of experience with an advanced degree or 12+ years of experience with a high school diploma or equivalent., * 6+ years of hands-on Active Directory engineering and operations experience. * 4+ years of Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD) operational and engineering experience. * Strong troubleshooting knowledge of: * Authentication protocols (SAML, OAuth 2.0, OIDC, Kerberos) * Windows and cloud authentication flows * Experience managing hybrid identity at scale. * Advanced PowerShell skills for administration and automation. * Strong operational mindset with attention to reliability and performance. * Proven ability to troubleshoot complex, multi-system identity issues. * Comfortable working in production environments supporting critical services. * Clear technical documentation and communication skills. * Ability to work independently and prioritize under pressure. * Microsoft certifications (SC-300, Azure Administrator, or similar). * Experience supporting: Large Microsoft 365 tenants, Zero Trust identity implementations * Exposure to non-Microsoft IAM platforms (Okta, Ping, SailPoint) is a plus. * Experience supporting M&A or tenant-to-tenant identity transitions. ## Description We are seeking an experienced Identity Engineer specializing in Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD) and on premises Active Directory with a strong focus on hands-on engineering, operational support, and advanced troubleshooting. This role is responsible for implementing, operating, and maintaining secure, reliable identity services in hybrid environments, while partnering with architects and security teams to execute identity strategy. The ideal candidate is deeply technical, operationally focused, and comfortable owning identity platforms in production. Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned. Engineering & Platform Implementation (Primary Focus) * Engineer, configure, and maintain: * Microsoft Entra ID tenants and configurations * Hybrid identity integrations (Entra ID Connect, Cloud Sync) * Authentication and access controls (MFA, Conditional Access, Passwordless) * Implement and manage: * Identity Governance features (Access Reviews, Entitlement Management, PIM) * Role-based access and group strategy (dynamic groups, administrative units) * Maintain and optimize: * Active Directory domains, trusts, and replication * DNS dependencies related to authentication * Deliver identity integrations for: * Microsoft 365 and Azure workloads * SaaS and enterprise applications using SAML, OAuth, and OIDC * Execute identity-related changes, upgrades, and service improvements. Operations & Troubleshooting (Primary Focus) * Serve as a senior escalation point for identity service incidents, including: * Authentication and MFA failures * Conditional Access misconfigurations * Sync and provisioning issues * Token, claims, and sign-in errors * Perform deep troubleshooting across: * Entra ID sign-in logs and audit logs * Azure AD Connect / Cloud Sync * Active Directory (Kerberos, LDAP, replication, FSMO roles. * Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective and preventive actions. * Participate in on-call rotation and support business-critical identity outages. * Maintain runbooks, standard operating procedures, and troubleshooting guides. Architecture & Design Support * Collaborate with identity architects to: * Implement approved identity standards and design * Operationalize Zero Trust and security requirements * Contribute engineering input to: * Identity roadmaps * Technology evaluations * Architectural decisions based on operational realities * Identify gaps, risks, and optimization opportunities in existing identity implementations. Automation & Optimization * Automate identity operations using: * PowerShell * Microsoft Graph * Scripted provisioning and deprovisioning workflows * Improve operational efficiency through: Monitoring and alerting enhancements, reduction of manual identity processes, support CI/CD or IaC efforts related to identity configurations where applicable Security & Compliance * Enforce security best practices, including: * Least privilege access * Privileged identity controls (PIM) * Support security investigations involving identity data and access logs. * Assist with audits and compliance activities related to identity services. ## Related Videos - [Keeping applications secure by evolving OAuth 2.0 and OpenID Connect](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100152-keeping-applications-secure-by-evolving-oauth-2-0-and-openid-connect) - [Delegating the chores of authenticating users to Keycloak](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1558-delegating-the-chores-of-authenticating-users-to-keycloak) - [Get started with securing your cloud-native Java microservices applications](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/123-get-started-with-securing-your-cloud-native-java-microservices-applications) - [Develop enterprise-ready applications for Microsoft Teams with Azure resources on modern web technologies](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/187-develop-enterprise-ready-applications-for-microsoft-teams-with-azure-resources-on-modern-web-technologies) - [Delay the AI Overlords: How OAuth and OpenFGA Can Keep Your AI Agents from Going Rogue](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1637-delay-the-ai-overlords-how-oauth-and-openfga-can-keep-your-ai-agents-from-going-rogue) - [Checkmate: 5 Real Incidents That Can End a Software Company](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100126-checkmate-5-real-incidents-that-can-end-a-software-company) ## Related Articles - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [The Most Popular IT Jobs on the Market](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/376-the-most-popular-it-jobs-on-the-market) - [Why Upskilling And Reskilling is Important For Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/428-why-upskilling-and-reskilling-is-important-for-developers) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [Top-Paying Tech Jobs (with Salaries)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/372-top-paying-tech-jobs-with-salaries) - [What’s the Difference between a Junior, Mid, and Senior Developer?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/238-what-s-the-difference-between-a-junior-mid-and-senior-developer)