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Principal Azure AD Engineer

BlueRock Management
Charlotte, NC Full Time
POSTED ON 6/25/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/23/2026

Job Overview


We are looking for a Principal Azure AD / Entra ID Engineer with deep expertise in Identity and Access Management (IAM) to architect, design, and implement enterprise-scale identity solutions. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in Azure AD (Microsoft Entra ID), Conditional Access, Active Directory integration, and automation using PowerShell, Python, or Terraform.


This is a senior technical role requiring strong architectural skills and the ability to lead identity modernization initiatives across cloud and hybrid environments.


Key Responsibilities


Architect, design, and implement enterprise identity solutions across Active Directory and Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD)

Develop and manage Conditional Access policies, MFA, SSO, and Identity Governance solutions

Design and implement hybrid identity architecture using Azure AD Connect

Automate IAM workflows using PowerShell, Python, and Terraform

Implement Privileged Identity Management (PIM) and role-based access controls

Collaborate with security, cloud, and infrastructure teams to enforce Zero Trust security models

Troubleshoot authentication, authorization, and access issues in cloud and hybrid environments

Document architecture, processes, and best practices


Required Skills & Experience


8 years of experience in Identity and Access Management (IAM)

Strong expertise in Azure AD / Microsoft Entra ID and Active Directory

Hands-on experience with Conditional Access, MFA, SSO, Identity Governance

Strong scripting skills in PowerShell

Experience with Terraform or Python for automation

Experience designing enterprise IAM architecture

Knowledge of Zero Trust security frameworks

Experience in large enterprise or financial services environments is a plus


Nice to Have


Experience with Okta, Ping Identity, SailPoint, CyberArk, or other IAM tools

Azure certifications (AZ-104, AZ-305, SC-300, etc.)

Cloud security or cybersecurity domain experience


Why Join?


Work on large-scale enterprise identity modernization projects

Long-term contract with strong extension potential

Hybrid work environment with flexible scheduling

Competitive hourly pay

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