METRO

Microsoft Entra ID & Active Directory Engineer

Pune, Maharashtra, India · Hybrid · Full-time

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  • EmployerMETRO
  • LocationPune, Maharashtra, 411014, India
  • Work styleHybrid
  • Employment typeFull-time
  • Employer posted

Microsoft Entra ID (Advanced Implementation)

  • Implement and optimize Conditional Access policies based on approved designs
  • Support and operationalize:
  • Risk‑based access policies
  • Authentication Strengths and phishing‑resistant MFA
  • Lead operational implementation of Privileged Identity Management (PIM):
  • Role assignments
  • Approval workflows
  • Just‑in‑Time access configuration
  • Secure application and workload identities:
  • App registrations and service principals
  • OAuth permission governance

On‑Prem Active Directory (Security & Hardening)

  • Support and enforce AD security best practices:
  • Tiered admin model (Tier 0 / 1 / 2)
  • Privileged account separation
  • Lead AD hardening activities:
  • LAPS
  • Protected Users
  • Delegation and admin access restrictions
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  • Troubleshoot complex AD security and authentication issues

Hybrid Identity & Integration

  • Support Entra Connect configuration and lifecycle management
  • Assist in evaluating authentication models and hybrid trust decisions
  • Support integration of identity with:
  • Azure subscriptions
  • Third‑party SaaS applications

Threat Detection & Operations

  • Support CyberDefence team for Identity (MDI) investigations and tuning
  • Act as a technical escalation point during identity‑related incidents

Collaboration & Mentoring

  • Mentor mid‑level engineers and provide technical guidance
  • Participate in design reviews and provide implementation feedback
  • Work closely with Identity Architects, Security, and Platform teams
  • 8–10 years of experience in identity and access management
  • Strong hands‑on experience with:
  • Microsoft Entra ID P2
  • Conditional Access at scale
  • Privileged Identity Management
  • Active Directory security
  • Experience supporting hybrid AD environments
  • Advanced PowerShell scripting and automation
  • Strong understanding of identity‑based attack techniques and mitigations
  • Solid grasp of Zero Trust principles (implementation‑focused)
  • Experience with:
  • Concepts around IGA
  • Defender for Identity
  • Passwordless authentication (FIDO2, WHfB)
  • VDI or shared device environments
  • Certifications:
  • SC‑300
  • AZ‑500
  • Microsoft Security certifications

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  • Work styleHybrid
  • Employment typeFull-time
  • SeniorityMid level
  • Employer posted
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