AZURE SECURITY ENGINEER

LOCATION - CHICAGO,IL

We are seeking a highly skilled Azure Security Engineer with expertise in security products, authentication, authorization, and identity and access management (IAM). 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 IAM, MFA, and SSO.
Responsibilities:

• Design, implement, and handle Azure Active Directory solutions to ensure secure and efficient authentication and authorization processes aligned with industry standard methodologies
• 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 fixing authentication protocols, including OAuth, OpenID Connect, and SAML for secure authentication and authorization
• Configure and handle conditional access policies to control access based on specific conditions, locations, and device compliance
• Collaborate with multi-functional teams to support and solve IAM-related issues, ensuring solutions are secure, compliant, and scalable.
• Understand and implement security standard processes for Azure products, services, and solutions.
• Apply 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 standard methodologies 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 IAM, 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 solving 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 multi-functional teams.
• Commitment to maintaining a secure, compliant, and scalable IAM solution.

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Cognizant (Nasdaq-100: CTSH) is one of the world's leading professional services companies, helping organizations modernize technology, reimagine processes and transform experiences so they stay ahead in a fast-changing world.

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Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer that embraces diversity, champions equity and values inclusion. We are dedicated to nurturing a community where everyone feels heard, accepted and welcome. 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 protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state or local laws.

Disclaimer:
Compensation information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.

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