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Northern Trust · 4 days ago

Sr Lead, Azure Security

Chicago, IL

Full-time

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Senior Level

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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.

Qualification

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Required

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 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.