Jobs · Engineering · Texas

IAM Engineer

Jobot · Houston, TX · Yesterday
HybridEngineering$140k–$160k/yrFull-time

Core Responsibilities

  • Administer and optimize Entra ID and Active Directory environments, including hybrid synchronization.
  • Design, implement, and troubleshoot Single Sign-On (SSO) integrations using SAML, OIDC, and OAuth for internal and third-party applications.
  • Manage Enterprise Applications in Entra ID, handling onboarding, access provisioning, and lifecycle governance.
  • Configure and enforce Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), Conditional Access policies, Identity Protection, and risk-based controls.
  • Oversee Privileged Identity Management (PIM), just-in-time access, and privileged access governance.
  • Implement and manage identity lifecycle processes (joiner/mover/leaver) and role-based access control (RBAC) following least-privilege principles.
  • Troubleshoot complex authentication, federation, and directory synchronization issues.
  • Apply Zero Trust principles across identity systems and support access reviews and certification processes.
  • Support Microsoft 365 Exchange Online environments, including mail flow troubleshooting.
  • Maintain knowledge of email security standards (SPF, DKIM, DMARC) and related gateway solutions.
  • Leverage Microsoft Copilot and other AI tools for accelerated troubleshooting, anomaly detection, and root cause analysis.
  • Develop automation solutions using PowerShell, workflows, and orchestration tools to reduce manual tasks.
  • Identify and implement AI-enhanced capabilities across identity, security, and messaging operations.
  • Create and maintain technical documentation, architecture diagrams (using Visio or equivalent), and operational runbooks.
  • Participate in on-call rotation and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
  • 5+ years of hands-on experience in Identity & Access Management within enterprise environments.
  • Strong expertise in Entra ID (Azure AD), on-premises Active Directory, Conditional Access, MFA, SSO, PIM, and RBAC.
  • Experience supporting Microsoft 365 / Exchange Online.
  • Proficiency with PowerShell scripting for automation.
  • Solid understanding of Zero Trust, identity governance, and email security best practices.
  • Familiarity with Microsoft security/compliance tools and experience implementing AI-assisted IT operations (Copilot or similar).
  • Relevant certifications (Azure, Microsoft 365, Security) preferred.

Similar jobs

IAM Engineer

JobotSmithfield, VA· Today
Engineering$100k–$140k/yrapply on jobot.com

IAM ENGINEER

lastmile ID | a Confluxsys companyIndiana, United States· Yesterday
Engineeringapply on lastmile.id

IAM Engineer

Tata Consultancy ServicesIrving, TX· 3 wk ago
Engineeringapply on ibegin.tcsapps.com

IAM Engineer

Streamline DefenseMiami, FL· 1 mo ago
Engineeringapply on streamlinedefense.jobs.agile-ats.com

IAM Engineer

iManageChicago, IL· 2 wk ago
Engineering$90k–$115k/yrapply on imanagecom.applytojob.com

IAM Engineer

Vaco by HighspringBirmingham, AL· 2 wk ago
Information Technologyapply on aplitrak.com