What are the responsibilities and job description for the Azure Cloud Security Technical Lead – IAM-6 position at Realign LLC?
Chicago, Illinois 60018 Posted April 9th, 2026
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Job Type: Contract
Job Category: IT
Job Description
Role: Azure Cloud Security Technical Lead – IAM
Location: Chicago, IL
Contract
Job Description
We are seeking a highly skilled Azure Cloud Security Technical Lead with expertise in cloud security products, authentication, authorization, and Workforce Identity and Access Management (IAM). As a key member of our IAM Security Engineering team, you will play a vital role in ensuring the secure and compliant implementation of various solutions in the cloud, focused on the identity and access management domain.
Responsibilities
Design hybrid workforce security solutions to ensure secure and efficient authentication and authorization processes aligned with industry best practices.
Guide the architectural development, specification, and communication of security solutions on cloud platforms; provide security solutions to applications or infrastructure teams used by multiple business teams.
Provide extensive in-depth security technical consultation to partners and IT management to develop plans and directions to ensure cloud adoption.
Act as a cybersecurity expert for cloud migration projects/programs.
Lead cloud security initiatives with deeper focus on IAM.
Thoroughly understand decision process issues of technology choice, such as design, data security, client-server communication, cloud architectures, cloud-native services, and cloud security.
Good understanding of Cloud Infrastructure Entitlement Management solutions.
Design target architectures considering security controls and audit requirements.
Evaluate and select from existing and emerging technologies those options best fitting business/project needs.
Promote sharing of expertise through consulting, presentations, and documentation.
Be an experienced functional expert with technical and/or business knowledge.
Carry out complex initiatives involving multiple disciplines and/or ambiguous projects.
Display a balanced, cross-functional perspective, liaising with the business to improve efficiency, effectiveness, and productivity.
Strategic in developing, implementing, and administering programs within functional areas.
Provide guidance to team members, fostering an environment that encourages employee participation, teamwork, and communication.
Requirements
In-depth knowledge and experience in Azure and AWS Security.
Expertise in different Azure services, subscriptions, and management groups.
Additional Responsibilities / Skills
Design and implement Azure security solutions to ensure secure and efficient authentication and authorization processes aligned with industry best practices.
Drive onboarding of applications, application registration, enterprise application setup, and role-based access management (RBAC).
Experience in architecting custom solutions using Java frameworks on Azure is a must.
Lead implementation of Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) and Single Sign-On (SSO) for enhanced security.
Proven experience in Azure security such as RBAC, permissions, actions, identities, roles, and privileged access management.
In-depth knowledge of Azure AD, Azure AD B2B, and authentication/authorization protocols such as SAML, OAuth, and OpenID.
Strong scripting and automation skills (PowerShell, Azure CLI).
Experience in architecting custom solutions using Java frameworks on Azure.
Expertise in configuring and troubleshooting authentication protocols including OAuth, OpenID Connect, and SAML.
Good understanding of Cloud Infrastructure Entitlement Management solutions and Microsoft Entra Permissions Management.
Configure and manage conditional access policies based on conditions, locations, and device compliance.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support and troubleshoot IAM-related issues.
Understand and implement security best practices for Azure products, services, and solutions.
Hands-on experience with DevSecOps, CI/CD pipelines, automation, and vulnerability scanning tools (Terraform, PowerShell, Bash, Azure CLI).
Full-stack application development experience (Java, React, JavaScript, SQL, Oracle).
Use Azure Sentinel for monitoring, alert creation, and automation for incident response.
Provide production support and resolve security incidents in a timely manner.
Establish identity governance frameworks including privileged identity management (PIM).
Stay informed about Azure updates, security threats, and industry best practices.
Collaborate with DevOps and development teams with a basic understanding of tools and requirements.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related discipline, or equivalent experience.
Deep knowledge of application or infrastructure systems architecture, usually with experience across multiple technologies.
Excellent consultative and communication skills; ability to work effectively with clients, partners, IT management, and staff.
Five years of experience in information security; at least three years in cloud technologies.
Cloud security certifications preferred.
Strong collaboration skills and analytical ability.
Certifications in Azure, AWS Security preferred.
Excellent understanding of cloud security principles.
Ability to work in a dynamic environment and adapt to evolving security challenges.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills for cross-functional teams.
Commitment to maintaining a secure, compliant, and scalable IAM solution.
Required Skills
INFOSEC ANALYST
SQL APPLICATION DEVELOPER