Microsoft Entra ID

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· Job Title: Microsoft Entra ID

· Location: pan India(Hybrid)

· Experience: 6+ yrs

· Job Type : Contract to hire.

· Notice Period:- Immediate joiners.

Microsoft Entra ID

Responsibilities

1. 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

1. 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

1. 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

1. 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

1. 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

1. 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

1. 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

1. 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

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field
• 9+ years of experience in IT, with at least 7 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