Azure Active Directory Engineer
Apply NowCompany: Radiant Digital
Location: Saint Paul, MN 55106
Description:
Job Description
Position: Entra ID/Active Directory Engineer
Location: St N, St Paul, MN - Hybrid (1-2 Days on-site/Week)
Duration: 12 Months with possible extension
Narrative Description of Position:
Identity Management & Administration:
Design, implement, and manage hybrid Active Directory (AD) environments and Azure Active Directory
(Entra ID)
Integrate systems and applications with centralized authentication solutions
Administer identity federation services such as Single Sign On (SSO) and Multifactor Authentication
(MFA)
Manage directory synchronization tools like Azure AD Connect or Okta
Security & Compliance:
Implement security measures to protect AD/Entra ID environments against vulnerabilities
Ensure compliance with CJIS, PCI, HIPAA, and other relevant regulatory frameworks
Conduct regular disaster recovery exercises for AD/Entra ID environments
Develop and enforce security baselines and policies for identity services
Operational Excellence:
Monitor system performance, capacity planning, and resolve high-severity incidents
Automate processes using PowerShell scripting or other tools to enhance efficiency
Conduct regular health checks of identity platforms to ensure operational stability
Maintain detailed technical documentation and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
Collaboration & Leadership:
Provide technical leadership to cross-functional teams
Mentor junior engineers and operational teams on best practices
Participate in architectural discussions to design scalable, secure solutions
Collaborate with stakeholders to align identity services with business needs
What education and experience are required for this job (minimum qualifications)
Any of the following combinations of education (in Computer Science, Systems Security, or similar) and relevant
Experience:
Bachelor's degree and 5 years of experience
Associate's degree and 7 years of experience
High school diploma or GED and 9 years of experience
Experience should include Active Directory/Entra ID engineering and experience managing environments
containing sensitive data (CJIS, PCI, HIPAA, etc.).
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Advanced knowledge of Active Directory (on-premises) and Azure Active Directory/Entra ID
Expertise in authentication protocols such as LDAP, Kerberos, SAML, OIDC
Proficiency in PowerShell scripting for automation tasks
Experience with disaster recovery planning for directory services
Familiarity with Group Policy Objects (GPO), AD replication, backup/restoration processes
Strong understanding of identity security best practices
Experience implementing privileged access management (PAM) solutions
Familiarity with regulatory frameworks like CJIS, PCI DSS, HIPAA
Strong problem-solving abilities under pressure
Excellent communication skills for collaboration across teams
High attention to detail with a proactive approach to identifying risk
Position: Entra ID/Active Directory Engineer
Location: St N, St Paul, MN - Hybrid (1-2 Days on-site/Week)
Duration: 12 Months with possible extension
Narrative Description of Position:
Identity Management & Administration:
Design, implement, and manage hybrid Active Directory (AD) environments and Azure Active Directory
(Entra ID)
Integrate systems and applications with centralized authentication solutions
Administer identity federation services such as Single Sign On (SSO) and Multifactor Authentication
(MFA)
Manage directory synchronization tools like Azure AD Connect or Okta
Security & Compliance:
Implement security measures to protect AD/Entra ID environments against vulnerabilities
Ensure compliance with CJIS, PCI, HIPAA, and other relevant regulatory frameworks
Conduct regular disaster recovery exercises for AD/Entra ID environments
Develop and enforce security baselines and policies for identity services
Operational Excellence:
Monitor system performance, capacity planning, and resolve high-severity incidents
Automate processes using PowerShell scripting or other tools to enhance efficiency
Conduct regular health checks of identity platforms to ensure operational stability
Maintain detailed technical documentation and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
Collaboration & Leadership:
Provide technical leadership to cross-functional teams
Mentor junior engineers and operational teams on best practices
Participate in architectural discussions to design scalable, secure solutions
Collaborate with stakeholders to align identity services with business needs
What education and experience are required for this job (minimum qualifications)
Any of the following combinations of education (in Computer Science, Systems Security, or similar) and relevant
Experience:
Bachelor's degree and 5 years of experience
Associate's degree and 7 years of experience
High school diploma or GED and 9 years of experience
Experience should include Active Directory/Entra ID engineering and experience managing environments
containing sensitive data (CJIS, PCI, HIPAA, etc.).
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Advanced knowledge of Active Directory (on-premises) and Azure Active Directory/Entra ID
Expertise in authentication protocols such as LDAP, Kerberos, SAML, OIDC
Proficiency in PowerShell scripting for automation tasks
Experience with disaster recovery planning for directory services
Familiarity with Group Policy Objects (GPO), AD replication, backup/restoration processes
Strong understanding of identity security best practices
Experience implementing privileged access management (PAM) solutions
Familiarity with regulatory frameworks like CJIS, PCI DSS, HIPAA
Strong problem-solving abilities under pressure
Excellent communication skills for collaboration across teams
High attention to detail with a proactive approach to identifying risk