What are the responsibilities and job description for the Principal Azure AD Engineer position at BlueRock Management?
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