Azure AD Security Engineer

Azure Ad Security Engineer

About Cloud Infrastructure & Security Services: Cognizant's Cloud, Infrastructure, and Security Services Practice (CIS), is all about embracing digital transformation by driving core modernization holistically across layers. We help customers transform infrastructure and workplace to meet the rapidly evolving needs of the digital era. Our holistic approach delivers key results for our customers by achieving cloud driven modernization and workplace and operational transformation to run the business in a secure environment.

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Azure AD Security Engineer with expertise in security products, authentication, authorization. As a key member of our security team, you will play a vital role in ensuring the secure and compliant implementation of Azure AD solutions, with a focus on Identity, authentication and authorization, MFA, and SSO.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and manage Azure Active Directory solutions to ensure secure and efficient authentication and authorization processes aligned with industry best practices

• Drive the onboarding of applications, app registration, enterprise application setup, and role-based access management (RBAC).

• Lead the implementation of Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) and Single Sign-On (SSO) for enhanced security.

• Expertise in configuring and troubleshooting authentication protocols, including OAuth, OpenID Connect, and SAML for secure authentication and authorization

• Configure and manage conditional access policies to control access based on specific conditions, locations, and device compliance

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support and troubleshoot IAM-related issues, ensuring solutions are secure, compliant, and scalable.

• Understand and implement security best practices for Azure products, services, and solutions.

• Utilize Azure Sentinel for monitoring, creating alerts, and developing automation scripts for incident response.

• Provide production support, responding to and resolving security incidents in a timely manner.

• Establish and maintain identity governance frameworks, including privileged identity management (PIM) for elevated access

• Stay informed of Azure updates, security threats, and industry best practices to enhance our security posture.

• Collaborate with DevOps and development teams, demonstrating a basic understanding of tools and requirements.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in implementing security solutions on Azure, with a focus on authentication/authorization, MFA, and SSO.

• In-depth knowledge of Azure AD, Azure AD B2C, related authentication/authorization components and security protocols which including SAML, OAuth, and OpenID

• Strong scripting and automation skills (PowerShell, Azure CLI)

• Excellent understanding of cloud security principles

• Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate certification is a plus.

• Experience with Azure Sentinel for monitoring, alerting, and automation.

• Strong troubleshooting skills for identifying and resolving IAM-related issues.

• Ability to work in a dynamic environment and adapt to evolving security challenges.

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills for working with cross-functional teams.

• Commitment to maintaining a secure, compliant, and scalable IAM solution.

• Overall 4+ years of experience in Azure AD Security engineering

Salary and Other Compensation

The annual salary for this position is between $114,500 - $134,000 depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

This position is also eligible for Cognizant's discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant's applicable plans.

Benefits: Cognizant offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:

• Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance

• Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off

• 401(k) plan and contributions

• Long-term/Short-term Disability

• Paid Parental Leave

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

What We Offer

• The chance to work with impact. Here, you're empowered to bring your biggest thinking to help our company and clients improve everyday life.
• Ownership over your career. Stay at the top of your game through our award-winning learning and development ecosystem. And when your ambitions change or we offer new opportunities, we help you pivot by providing reskilling, on-the-job learning and guidance to find new roles that might be a better fit.
• The opportunity to thrive on a high caliber team with heart. We celebrate each other's experiences and perspectives and promote a sense of belonging through our affinity groups and diversity and inclusion initiatives.
• A comprehensive total rewards package, including a competitive salary and pension plan with matching contributions.
• Flexible health and financial benefits to support you and your eligible dependents —from day one.
• True work-life balance. Be at your best through paid time off, flexible work arrangements, volunteering opportunities, social events, and so much more.

About Us

Cognizant is one of the world's leading professional services companies, transforming clients' business, operating, and technology models for the digital era. Our unique industry-based, consultative approach helps clients envision, build, and run more innovative and efficient businesses. Headquartered in the U.S., Cognizant (a member of the NASDAQ-100 and one of Forbes World's Best Employers 2024) is consistently listed among the most admired companies in the world. Learn how Cognizant helps clients lead with digital.

Other employment-related information

Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. Your application and candidacy will not be considered based on race, color, sex, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, provincial or local laws.

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Language requirements vary depending on roles, but we ask that all candidates have basic English proficiency for company-wide communications purposes. For roles based in Quebec, professional English proficiency is required, as you'll deliver services to and collaborate with stakeholders outside the province who may not speak French.