Entra ID Specialist

Microsoft Entra ID Specialist -

Years of exp 8 Years to 12 Years

Primary Key skills

Notice Period--Immediate to 15 Days

Rotational Shift (24*7)

Job Loc Zensar Locations Hybrid Mode

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled and experienced Microsoft Entra ID Specialist to join our Identity and Access Management team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for implementing, managing, and optimizing our Microsoft Entra ID environment, with a focus on Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), and Single Sign-On (SSO) solutions. This role is critical in ensuring secure and efficient access to our organization's resources across cloud and on-premises environments.

Responsibilities:

Microsoft Entra ID Management

Design, implement, and manage the Microsoft Entra ID infrastructure

Configure and maintain directory synchronization between on-premises Active Directory and Entra ID

Manage user lifecycles, including provisioning, deprovisioning, and access reviews

Implement and manage Entra ID Premium features

Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)

Design and implement RBAC policies aligned with organizational security requirements

Create and manage custom roles to meet specific business needs

Implement Privileged Identity Management (PIM) for just-in-time and time-bound role activation

Conduct regular access reviews and maintain the principle of least privilege

Integrate RBAC with various Microsoft and third-party applications

Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)

Design and implement MFA strategies across the organization

Configure and manage various MFA methods (e.g., Microsoft Authenticator, SMS, phone call)

Implement risk-based Conditional Access policies in conjunction with MFA

Monitor and respond to MFA-related security events and user issues

Develop and maintain MFA bypass processes for emergency scenarios

Single Sign-On (SSO)

Implement and manage SSO for various cloud and on-premises applications

Configure and maintain federation services (AD FS) if required

Integrate third-party applications with Entra ID for SSO capabilities

Troubleshoot SSO-related issues and optimize the user experience

Implement and manage App Proxy for secure remote access to on-premises web applications

Security and Compliance

Implement and manage Conditional Access policies

Configure and maintain Identity Protection features to detect and remediate identity risks

Ensure compliance with relevant standards and regulations (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA)

Conduct regular security assessments of the Entra ID environment

Generate and analyze reports on identity and access-related security metrics

Monitoring and Troubleshooting

Set up and maintain monitoring for Entra ID services and related components

Troubleshoot complex identity and access-related issues

Analyze Entra ID logs and audit reports to identify potential security issues or areas for improvement

Develop and maintain runbooks for common identity and access management scenarios

Integration and Automation

Integrate Entra ID with other security tools and SIEM systems

Develop PowerShell scripts and utilize Graph API for identity management automation

Implement and manage Identity Governance solutions

Continuous Improvement

Stay updated with the latest Microsoft Entra ID features, security best practices, and industry trends

Evaluate and recommend new identity and access management technologies

Contribute to the development of identity and access management strategies and roadmaps

Requirements

Bachelors degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field

6+ years of experience in IT, with at least 3 years focused on identity and access management

Strong experience with Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD) and related technologies

In-depth knowledge of RBAC, MFA, and SSO concepts and implementations

Familiarity with on-premises Active Directory and hybrid identity scenarios

Experience with PowerShell scripting and Microsoft Graph API

Understanding of security protocols (e.g., SAML, OAuth, OpenID Connect)

Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills

Strong communication skills, both written and verbal

Microsoft 365 Certified: Enterprise Administrator Expert certification required

Additional certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM) are a plus