Entra ID Engineer

<h1 style="margin: 12pt 0in 9pt; font-size: 16pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; color: rgb(31, 56, 100);">Entra ID Engineer</h1> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 6pt; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Olympus Solutions, Inc. is seeking a Full-Time, highly motivated Entra ID Engineer with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities to join our fast-growing team. In this role, you will design, implement, and manage identity and access management solutions within Microsoft Entra ID — securing enterprise access, enabling seamless authentication experiences, and advancing Zero Trust initiatives across a complex application landscape.</p> <p style="margin: 6pt 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><strong>Location: Remote (United States)</strong></p> <h2 style="margin: 12pt 0in 6pt; font-size: 13pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; color: rgb(31, 56, 100);">Duties and Responsibilities</h2> <p style="margin: 8pt 0in 4pt; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><strong><span style="color: #1f3864;">Identity and Access Management</span></strong></p> <ul style="margin-top: 0in; margin-bottom: 3.0pt;"> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 3pt 0px; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Administer and maintain the Microsoft Entra ID environment.</li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 3pt 0px; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Support user lifecycle processes including onboarding, role changes, and offboarding.</li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 3pt 0px; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Design and maintain group-based access control and dynamic group rules.</li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 3pt 0px; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Implement and manage role-based access control (RBAC) models.</li> </ul> <p style="margin: 8pt 0in 4pt; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><strong><span style="color: #1f3864;">Authentication and Security</span></strong></p> <ul style="margin-top: 0in; margin-bottom: 3.0pt;"> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 3pt 0px; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Design and enforce Conditional Access policies aligned to Zero Trust principles.</li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 3pt 0px; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Implement and support Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) and passwordless solutions, including FIDO2 and Windows Hello.</li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 3pt 0px; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Configure Identity Protection policies, including risk-based access controls.</li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 3pt 0px; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Monitor and mitigate identity-related security risks.</li> </ul> <p style="margin: 8pt 0in 4pt; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><strong><span style="color: #1f3864;">Hybrid Identity and Directory Services</span></strong></p> <ul style="margin-top: 0in; margin-bottom: 3.0pt;"> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 3pt 0px; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Support and maintain hybrid identity architecture using Entra Connect and Cloud Sync.</li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 3pt 0px; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Troubleshoot identity synchronization issues between Active Directory and Entra ID.</li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 3pt 0px; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Manage federation services with third-party identity providers where applicable.</li> </ul> <p style="margin: 8pt 0in 4pt; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><strong><span style="color: #1f3864;">Application Integration and SSO</span></strong></p> <ul style="margin-top: 0in; margin-bottom: 3.0pt;"> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 3pt 0px; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Configure and support Single Sign-On (SSO) using SAML, OAuth, and OpenID Connect.</li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 3pt 0px; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Integrate enterprise and SaaS applications into Entra ID.</li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 3pt 0px; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Define and manage claims, attributes, and token configuration.</li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 3pt 0px; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Support user provisioning via SCIM, APIs, or manual workflows.</li> </ul> <p style="margin: 8pt 0in 4pt; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><strong><span style="color: #1f3864;">Privileged Access and Governance</span></strong></p> <ul style="margin-top: 0in; margin-bottom: 3.0pt;"> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 3pt 0px; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Implement and manage Privileged Identity Management (PIM).</li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 3pt 0px; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Enforce least-privilege access principles.</li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 3pt 0px; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Support access reviews and certification campaigns.</li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 3pt 0px; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Maintain governance controls aligned to audit and compliance requirements.</li> </ul> <p style="margin: 8pt 0in 4pt; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><strong><span style="color: #1f3864;">Monitoring, Incident Response, and Compliance</span></strong></p> <ul style="margin-top: 0in; margin-bottom: 3.0pt;"> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 3pt 0px; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Monitor identity activity using Entra ID logs and SIEM tools.</li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 3pt 0px; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Investigate and respond to suspicious login activity, identity-based threats, and access anomalies.</li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 3pt 0px; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Support compliance initiatives across frameworks such as ISO 27001, NIST 800-53, SOX, and PCI-DSS, as applicable.</li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 3pt 0px; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Provide audit-ready documentation and evidence artifacts, and participate in internal and external audits.</li> </ul> <h2 style="margin: 12pt 0in 6pt; font-size: 13pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; color: rgb(31, 56, 100);">Required Qualifications</h2> <ul style="margin-top: 0in; margin-bottom: 3.0pt;"> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 3pt 0px; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">5+ years of experience in Identity and Access Management.</li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 3pt 0px; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Hands-on expertise with Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD), including Conditional Access and MFA.</li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 3pt 0px; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Working knowledge of SAML, OAuth, and OpenID Connect.</li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 3pt 0px; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Experience supporting hybrid identity environments.</li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 3pt 0px; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Proficiency in PowerShell scripting for automation.</li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 3pt 0px; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Strong understanding of Zero Trust security principles.</li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 3pt 0px; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.</li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 3pt 0px; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Strong documentation and process governance skills, with experience working in cross-functional enterprise environments.</li> </ul> <h2 style="margin: 12pt 0in 6pt; font-size: 13pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; color: rgb(31, 56, 100);">Desired Qualifications</h2> <ul style="margin-top: 0in; margin-bottom: 3.0pt;"> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 3pt 0px; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Experience with Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps (MDCA).</li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 3pt 0px; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Experience with SIEM platforms.</li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 3pt 0px; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Experience with IAM and PAM tools such as SailPoint and CyberArk.</li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 3pt 0px; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Experience with SCIM provisioning and the Microsoft Graph API.</li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 3pt 0px; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Experience working with custom security attributes in Entra ID.</li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 3pt 0px; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Microsoft Certified: Identity and Access Administrator (SC-300).</li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 3pt 0px; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Microsoft Certified: Security Operations Analyst (SC-200).</li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 3pt 0px; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">CISSP, CISM, or equivalent.</li> </ul> <h2 style="margin: 12pt 0in 6pt; font-size: 13pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; color: rgb(31, 56, 100);">Company and Benefits</h2> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 6pt; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Olympus Solutions offers a competitive benefits package designed to give employees personal, professional, and financial flexibility. Benefits include:</p> <ol style="margin-top: 0in; margin-bottom: 4.0pt;"> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 4pt 0px; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><strong>Medical, Dental, and Vision</strong> — Comprehensive health benefits for employees and their families.</li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 4pt 0px; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><strong>Work-Life Balance</strong> — A paid time off plan and a culture that values balance, accountability, and personal well-being.</li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 4pt 0px; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><strong>Career Development</strong> — Career-building opportunities, professional development, and support for training and certifications.</li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 4pt 0px; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><strong>Financial Security</strong> — A 401(k) plan with a discretionary company match and no waiting period before enrollment.</li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 4pt 0px; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><strong>Referral Bonuses</strong> — Eligibility for referral bonuses for qualified new-hire and business development referrals.</li> </ol> <h2 style="margin: 12pt 0in 6pt; font-size: 13pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; color: rgb(31, 56, 100);">About Olympus Solutions, Inc.</h2> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 6pt; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Olympus Solutions, Inc. is a Security Systems Engineering (SSE) company specializing in the design, development, implementation, and operation and maintenance (O&M) of identity systems for enterprise customers with millions of users as well as smaller organizations. With offices in Daytona Beach, FL and Norfolk, VA, Olympus is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) serving Federal, Defense, Commercial, and SLED clients. Olympus is a proud recipient of the SBA’s Gold HIRE Vets Medallion Award for four consecutive years (2022–2025).</p> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 6pt; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Our core service areas include:</p> <ul style="margin-top: 0in; margin-bottom: 3.0pt;"> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 3pt 0px; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><strong>Consulting and Technical Advisement</strong> — Expert guidance on best practices, Federal compliance, and strategic planning for identity and PKI system designs, upgrades, and implementations.</li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 3pt 0px; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><strong>System Security Engineering (SSE)</strong> — Building secure systems that oversee and safeguard critical infrastructure, with automated controls and emergency procedures built in.</li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 3pt 0px; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><strong>Design and Implementation</strong> — End-to-end design and implementation of ICAM, PKI, and PAM systems, with a focus on Zero Trust identity pillar solutions.</li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 3pt 0px; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><strong>System Upgrades and Legacy Integration</strong> — Upgrading complex enterprise systems, including mainframe-era applications, with no unscheduled downtime.</li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 3pt 0px; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><strong>Operations, Maintenance, and Sustainment</strong> — Continuous optimization of customer systems to improve performance, efficiency, and security posture.</li> </ul> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 6pt; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Olympus engineers work across leading identity and security platforms including SailPoint, CyberArk, BeyondTrust, Okta, Oracle IAM, EntraID, Ping Federate, Radiant Logic, KeyFactor, AppViewX, and others. We are committed to delivering measurable outcomes for our customers while investing in the growth, development, and success of our team.</p>

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