IT Security Administrator

Job summary

The IT Security Administrator is responsible for managing and securing Microsoft Entra ID at Tier 0 level within a global enterprise environment. This role involves a blend of operational and strategic governance tasks, focusing on identity security, Active Directory operations, and compliance with security standards.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in Microsoft infrastructure or cloud security roles, particularly in high trust environments.
• Hands-on expertise with Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD), Active Directory, Conditional Access, Identity Protection, and Privileged Identity Management (PIM).
• Understanding of Zero Trust architectures, identity attack paths, threat models, and cloud incident response.
• Experience in identity and access governance design and secure tenant configuration.

Responsibilities

• Own and operate Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD) at Tier 0 level, including governance and security configuration.
• Manage Active Directory and server operations, designing Conditional Access policies and MFA solutions.
• Administer Privileged Identity Management (PIM) and Just in Time access models.
• Respond to identity-based incidents, restoring access and supporting recovery activities.
• Review changes impacting Tier 0, enforce separation of duties, and maintain compliance documentation.

Skills

• Strong integrity, discipline, and responsibility in security operations.
• Collaborative mindset, able to work across teams and functions.

Education

• Relevant Microsoft security certifications (e.g., SC-300, SC-100) and potentially CISSP, CISM, or equivalent certifications are a plus but not required.

Tools

• Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD), Active Directory, Privileged Identity Management (PIM), and security compliance tools.