Lead Identity Engineer (Azure AD/Entra/AWS IAM)

Kforce is seeking a Hybrid Identity Lead Engineer in New York, NY, offering flexibility and a strong benefits package. This role requires deep expertise in designing and managing secure, scalable identity and access solutions across hybrid environments. The engineer will integrate and administer Active Directory, Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD), AWS IAM, and GCP IAM to support modern Zero Trust architectures, leading enterprise IAM strategies and implementing identity lifecycle automation.

Must Have

• Manage and maintain a unified IAM architecture by integrating Active Directory, Entra ID, and AWS IAM.
• Build and maintain a centralized identity framework connecting AD, Entra ID, AWS IAM, and GCP.
• Define and enforce enterprise identity standards, including naming conventions, group structures, RBAC policies, and lifecycle automation.
• Lead the adoption of Zero Trust principles and modern identity-centric security models.
• Implement secure IAM frameworks in AWS and GCP, including roles, policies, and SCPs.
• Support vulnerability management efforts through alignment of access controls with cloud security findings.
• Typically requires 7 or more years of experience and a BA/BS degree.

Good to Have

• Experience with Privileged Access Management (PAM) tools (e.g., CyberArk, BeyondTrust).
• Familiarity with Terraform, CloudFormation, or similar infrastructure-as-code tools.
• Experience with Identity Governance and Administration (IGA) solutions such as SailPoint.

Perks & Benefits

• Tremendous benefits package
• Top notch 403B plan
• Lots of time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Superb medical benefits
• Medical/dental/vision insurance
• HSA
• FSA
• 401(k)
• Life, disability & ADD insurance
• Paid time off (for salaried personnel)

Kforce is working with a client in search of a Hybrid Identity Lead Engineer in New York, NY. The role offers tremendous flexibility (once a week onsite or 4 days a week to fulfill the monthly requirement). The firm is offering a tremendous benefits package including top notch 403B plan, lots of time off, tuition reimbursement, superb medical benefits, etc.

Summary:

In this role, the experienced Hybrid Identity Lead Engineer with deep expertise in designing and managing secure, scalable identity and access solutions across hybrid environments.

• Skilled in integrating and administering Active Directory, Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD), AWS IAM, and GCP IAM to support modern Zero Trust architectures
• Proven track record of leading enterprise IAM strategies, implementing identity lifecycle automation, enforcing the least privilege, and aligning access controls with security and compliance requirements in cloud and on-premises infrastructures.

Job Responsibilities: Cloud Identity Engineering:

• Manage and maintain a unified IAM architecture by integrating Active Directory (AD), Entra ID (Azure AD), and AWS IAM to ensure consistent, secure identity and access controls across on-premises and cloud platforms
• Build and maintain a centralized identity framework connecting AD, Entra ID, and AWS IAM and GCP to protect sensitive healthcare data and streamline secure access across cloud and on-prem systems
• Define and enforce enterprise identity standards, including naming conventions, group structures, RBAC policies, and lifecycle automation
• Lead the adoption of Zero Trust principles and modern identity-centric security models by implementing secure IAM frameworks in AWS and GCP including roles, policies, SCPs, and federation while supporting vulnerability management efforts through alignment of access controls with cloud security findings

Requirements

• Typically requires 7 or more years of experience and BA/BS degree

Cloud certifications such as:

• Microsoft Certified: Identity and Access Administrator Associate
• AWS Certified Security Specialty
• GCP Cloud Security Engineer

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Privileged Access Management (PAM) tools (e.g., CyberArk, BeyondTrust)
• Familiarity with Terraform, CloudFormation, or similar infrastructure-as-code tools for identity resource management
• Preferred experience with Identity Governance and Administration (IGA) solutions such as SailPoint

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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