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My name is Shashank Singh, and I am a Staffing Specialist at Excelon Solutions. I am reaching out to you on an exciting job opportunity with one of our clients. If you’re interested in learning more, I’d love to connect. Please share your updated resume on shashank.singh@excelonsolutions.com  I look forward to hearing from you soon

     Sr. Cybersecurity Engineer – Azure IAM

Overview of the Role:

We are seeking an experienced Cybersecurity Engineer specializing in Azure Identity and Access Management (IAM) to join our dynamic team. In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and managing identity and access solutions within the Microsoft Azure ecosystem. Your expertise will be crucial in ensuring secure and seamless authentication and authorization processes, thereby enhancing our cybersecurity posture and compliance with industry standards.

Detailed Responsibilities:

• Design, deploy, and manage Azure AD and related identity services, including Conditional Access, Privileged Identity Management (PIM), and Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA).
• Strong understanding of authentication protocols (e.g., SAML, OAuth, OpenID Connect, Kerberos).
• Configure and manage Single Sign-On (SSO) integrations with third-party applications.
• Implement and manage Identity Protection policies to detect and respond to identity-based threats.
• Define and enforce Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) across Azure resources.
• Implement Azure Identity Governance solutions, such as entitlement management and access reviews.
• Develop and enforce identity lifecycle processes, including user provisioning, de-provisioning, and access certification.
• Monitor and respond to identity-related security events using tools such as Microsoft Sentinel or similar SIEM solutions.
• Collaborate with IT and security teams to integrate IAM best practices across the organization.
• Provide guidance and support for identity-related incidents, including root cause analysis and remediation.
• Create and maintain detailed documentation of Azure IAM configurations, policies, and processes.
• Collaborate with vendors and external partners as needed to support migration and ongoing operations
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations, such as GDPR, HIPAA, or SOC 2.

Skill Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, or equivalent work experience.
• 10+ years of experience in cybersecurity or identity and access management roles.
• Hands-on expertise with Azure Active Directory (Azure AD) and its advanced features.
• Proven experience implementing RBAC, Conditional Access, and PIM in enterprise environments.
• Experience with identity lifecycle management and automation using tools such as PowerShell or APIs.
• Familiarity with Zero Trust principles and Azure security frameworks.
• Microsoft certifications such as Azure Security Engineer Associate, Azure Administrator Associate, or Azure Solutions Architect Expert.
• Industry certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or CEH.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Other Requirements (Optional):

• Experience with Microsoft Sentinel or similar SIEM solutions.
• Knowledge of current cybersecurity threats and mitigation strategies.
• Experience working in regulated environments (e.g., healthcare, finance)

Shashank Singh
Sr. Technical Recruiter

Excelon Solutions | 2625 N Josey Ln Suite# 322, Carrollton, Texas, 75007, United States

Desk #  (972)-525-0843 | E: shashank.singh@excelonsolutions.com

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