Enterprise Identity Engineer

New Era Technology offers:   

· Full Benefits

· Medical

· Dental

· Vision

· 401K match

SUMMARY:

The Enterprise Identity Engineer is responsible for supporting the design, implementation, optimization, and operational management of the organization's identity and access management (IAM) solutions. This role ensures secure, efficient authentication, authorization, and user lifecycle management across cloud and on-premises environments, working within a structured architecture and governance framework.

The Identity Engineer collaborates closely with the Enterprise Architecture team, following established standards, design patterns, and best practices to ensure solutions are secure, scalable, and aligned with the enterprise technology strategy. Key technologies include Microsoft Active Directory, Microsoft Entra ID, SAML, OIDC, and SCIM.

PRIMARY DUTIES:          

• Implement and maintain identity solutions following design principles, standards, and patterns established by the Enterprise Architecture team.
• Support Active Directory services, including domain management, Group Policy, and directory synchronization.
• Administer Microsoft Entra ID, including managing Conditional Access policies, MFA, identity governance, and hybrid identity services.
• Configure and support SAML and OIDC integrations for enterprise and third-party applications under the architectural standards.
• Implement SCIM-based user provisioning and lifecycle management to SaaS and cloud applications.
• Collaborate with Enterprise Architecture to influence design reviews, align implementations to standards, and recommend improvements.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation for configurations, workflows, and integration points.
• Support incident management, troubleshooting, and root cause analysis for identity-related services.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives for identity governance, automation, and security posture enhancements.
• Stay current on identity management trends, emerging technologies, and regulatory requirements impacting identity services.

COMPETENCY:

• Technical expertise in identity protocols and standards (LDAP, Kerberos, SAML, OIDC, SCIM).
• Strong troubleshooting, documentation, and operational excellence skills.
• Security-first mindset, with understanding of least privilege, Zero Trust principles, and compliance requirements.
• Ability to follow and influence architectural standards while executing project and operational responsibilities.
• Strong teamwork, cross-functional collaboration, and communication skills.

EXPERIENCE:

• 5+ years of progressive experience in Identity and Access Management engineering or related IT disciplines.
• Deep experience managing Microsoft Active Directory and Entra ID services in enterprise environments.
• Hands-on experience with SAML and OIDC SSO integration and troubleshooting.
• Experience with SCIM implementations and SaaS application integrations.
• Familiarity with modern authentication strategies (MFA, Conditional Access, Passwordless).
• Scripting and automation experience (PowerShell, Python) preferred.
• Exposure to working within enterprise architecture frameworks is strongly preferred.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Relevant certifications preferred (Microsoft Identity and Access Administrator, Azure Security Engineer, or similar).
• Demonstrated ability to adhere to structured architectural standards and contribute to solution refinement.
• Experience participating in technical design reviews and providing input on improvements or risks.
• Understanding of compliance frameworks (e.g., ISO 27001, NIST, SOX) as they relate to identity systems.

REQUIRED EDUCATION:

Bachelor’s degree in information technology, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related field. Equivalent work experience may be considered.

LANGUAGE SKILLS: English

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Ability to travel to clients
• Regularly spend long hours sitting and using office equipment and computers
• Regularly move from sitting to standing positions effortlessly
• Regularly use hands and fingers to handle, control or feel objects
• Regularly see details of objects that are less than a few feet away
• Regularly speak clearly so listeners can understand
• Regularly understand the speech of another person
• Frequently work on projects that require deadlines

WORK ENVIRONMENT: Based out of a New Era Office location (FL, IN, NJ, NY, MA, PA) or remote.  Travel to other offices as needed.

EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK: Business hours are Monday through Friday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. However, required work hours may vary depending on business needs.

TRAVEL: Up to 10% travel may be required when needed