- Job Title: Identity Management Consultant
- Location: Houston, Texas
- Employment Type: Contract
- Experience Level: 8+ years
Job Description:
The Identity Management Consultant will oversee the setup, expansion, and support of Entra ID/Azure Active Directory B2C (Azure AD B2C) for a dedicated business unit. This role involves managing the initial configuration, onboarding additional business units, and providing ongoing maintenance and support. Working closely with IT teams and business stakeholders, the Specialist will play a key role in establishing and scaling Entra ID/Azure AD B2C environments that support secure identity and access management for client-facing applications.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Entra ID/Azure AD B2C Initial Configuration:
- Set up and configure Entra ID/Azure AD B2C: Execute initial setup, configuration, and deployment of Entra ID/Azure AD B2C for business units.
- Scripted deployment: Utilize Azure DevOps Pipelines to script deployments and ensure streamlined, automated rollout processes.
- Custom Policies: Define and implement custom policies, including login and registration flows, multi-factor authentication, and custom identity providers as needed.
- Application Registration and Configuration: Register applications within Entra ID/Azure AD B2C, configuring settings to align with business needs, user requirements, and security protocols.
2. Onboarding Business Units:
- Rollout Planning: Develop and execute an Entra ID/Azure AD B2C onboarding plan for additional business units requiring identity management support.
- Environment Expansion: Define and expand the Entra ID/Azure AD B2C environment to accommodate new units, including configuring infrastructure and securing licenses and resources as required.
- Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with business stakeholders to understand and accommodate specific identity and access management needs within Entra ID/Azure AD B2C configurations.
3. Ongoing Maintenance and Support:
- Monitoring and Troubleshooting: Conduct regular monitoring of Entra ID/Azure AD B2C environments to ensure stability, reliability, and compliance with service-level agreements.
- Issue Resolution and Support: Provide ongoing support for users and applications, resolving issues related to login, registration, and user authentication workflows.
- Monthly Maintenance: Perform scheduled maintenance, apply updates, and implement enhancements to improve functionality and address security needs.
Qualifications:
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
- Experience:
- Proven experience in Entra ID/Azure AD B2C setup, configuration, and administration.
- Proficiency with Azure DevOps for scripting and automated deployment.
- Experience with identity and access management, custom policies, and integration of various identity providers.
- Technical Skills:
- Strong knowledge of Entra ID/Azure AD B2C, Azure DevOps Pipelines, and identity protocols (e.g., OAuth, OpenID Connect).
- Expertise in scripting and automation for deployment.
- Familiarity with application registration and configuration within Entra ID/Azure AD B2C.
- Soft Skills: Excellent communication and collaboration abilities, analytical mindset, o proactive troubleshooting skills, and strong attention to detail.
