Sr. Azure IAM Engineer

• Network/Security

• New York

• Contract

About the job:
Title: Sr. Azure IAM Engineer
Start Date: Immediate
Position Type: Contract
Location: NYC ,NY (hybrid)
  
Position Summary:
As a Senior IAM Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and managing Entra ID and Azure IAM solutions that protect our organization's critical assets. You will be responsible for implementing Azure Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) and establishing cloud landing zones that align with best practices You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure that our cloud infrastructure is secure, scalable, and efficient.
  
Job Responsibilities:

• Design, implement, and manage Azure RBAC policies to enforce least privilege access across Azure resources.
• Develop and maintain cloud landing zones in Azure, following established frameworks (e.g., Cloud Adoption Framework, Well-Architected Framework).
• Collaborate with security teams to ensure compliance with industry standards and best practices.
• Monitor and audit access permissions, recommending changes as necessary.
• Provide guidance and support to development teams on Azure security best practices.
• Create and maintain documentation related to RBAC configurations and landing zone architectures.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to Azure security and access control.
• Implements the Identity and Access Management systems and solutions. Performs review of system, user, and administrative roles and accounts and to understand access levels for platforms. Leads cross functional teams through the entire implementation process.
• Creates accurate documentation of IAM related technical requirements, designs, infrastructure, and support processes.
• Contributes to the development of overall IAM technical strategies, designs, standards and procedures which support business strategies.
• Supports in troubleshooting and solving a wide variety of security focused IAM issues.
• Ensures compliance with corporate policies and procedures, ethical practices, and regulatory guidelines. Performs other duties as assigned.

  
Minimum Qualifications:
bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field.
  
Certification:
Relevant IAM certifications

• SC-300: Microsoft Identity and Access Administrator
• AZ-305: Designing Microsoft Azure Infrastructure Solutions
• AZ-500: Microsoft Azure Security Technologies

  
Skills Required:

• 5+ years of experience in identity and access management (AD, Entra, Azure, AWS & GCP +)
• Strong knowledge of IAM concepts, frameworks, and technologies (e.g., RBAC, ABAC, SSO, MFA).
• Proficiency with IAM tools and platforms. Experience with scripting and automation for identity management processes (e.g., PowerShell, Python, Terraform).
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration abilities, with experience working in cross-functional teams.

  
Additional Information:
The successful candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to continuous learning and professional development, staying abreast of emerging technologies and industry trends in identity and access management.