BioSpace · 2 days ago
Staff Systems Administrator (Entra ID)
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$158K/yr - $242K/yr
7+ years exp
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Responsibilities
Design and implement Identity Management architecture solutions that meet business requirements and integrate with existing system infrastructures
Design and execute the migration plan for existing Identity Management solution to Entra ID
Develop and implement strategies for deploying Entra ID in multi cloud environment (Azure and GCP)
Ensure security best practices are in place for Entra ID including the implementation of Group Policies, Secure LDAP, device configurations and other security and compliance measures
Manage SAML and OAuth integrations for single sign-on (SSO) capabilities across multiple platforms
Perform routine audits of systems and software, applying patches and updates as required
Provide expert guidance and leadership on DNS, DHCP, FSMO roles, and other core network services associated with AD infrastructure
Document the configuration and maintenance procedures related to Entra ID and associated services
Work with cybersecurity teams to monitor security protocols and act on incident response related to Identity Access Platform
Provide training and support to other IT staff on Entra ID management and troubleshooting
Enforce the principle of least privilege to ensure users have the minimum level of access necessary to perform their job functions
Implement policies that adapt based on user behavior and risk levels
Use advanced monitoring and detection techniques to identify and respond to compromised identities
Create policies that target groups of applications based on their sensitivity, requiring MFA, device compliance, and other security measures
Regularly review and adjust permissions to minimize the risk of over-privileged accounts
Streamline the management of identities throughout their lifecycle, from creation to deactivation
Stay current with emerging technologies and advancements in Entra ID services
Proactively requests feedback from others and are open to continuous feedback
Consistently delivers actionable and timely feedback to people at all levels in a way that strengthens relationships and enables functional initiatives to advance more quickly
Provide consistent communications to key functional and cross-functional stakeholders on progress and updates
Build and maintain strong, healthy relationships with cross-functional peers
Qualification
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Required
Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.
Microsoft certifications such as Azure Administrator Associate or other relevant Microsoft certifications.
Minimum of 7 years experience in Active Directory architecture and management, including hands-on experience with enterprise-scale implementations.
Strong understanding of network protocols, LDAP, directory services, federation technologies, and identity management solutions.
Deep understanding of IAM principles, including authentication, authorization, and identity governance.
Proficiency in configuring and managing Azure AD.
Strong understanding of security protocols and best practices, including Zero Trust principles.
Excellent skills in designing scalable architectures and optimizing performance for identity management systems.
Familiarity with KQL for querying and analyzing data within Azure.
Ability to automate tasks and manage environments using PowerShell and other scripting languages.
Experience in implementing and managing hybrid identity solutions that integrate on-premise and cloud environments.
Experience in implementing attribute-based conditional access policies.
Proven experience with Entra ID and Office 365 management and integration.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a track record of handling high-pressure situations.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to interact effectively with all levels of the organization.
Preferred
Master’s degree preferred.
Azure Solutions Architect Certification.
Experience in biotechnology, bioinformatics, regulated software, or similar field.
Experience in a startup environment.
Experience leading teams in a highly regulated environment.
Experience leading teams developing infrastructure as part of a Medical Device.
Exposure to big data, especially biological and clinical data.
Benefits
Pre-IPO equity
Cash bonuses
A full range of medical, financial, and other benefits
Company
BioSpace
BioSpace is the leading online community for industry news and careers for life science professionals.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$10M2000-08-24Series B· $10M
Leadership Team
J
Joshua Goodwin
CEO and President
K
Kristin Jones
Chief Revenue Officer
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