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IAM Entra ID Engineer

Sword Services
1 day ago
Full-time
On-site
Genève, GE

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An on-site, full-time IAM Entra ID Engineer is sought by Sword Services in Geneva to strengthen a cloud-first team focused on migrating from legacy identity systems to Microsoft Entra ID within a Zero Trust framework. You will design and manage CA, MFA, passwordless, Windows Hello for Business, lead the AD to Entra ID transition, migrate from legacy identity services (MIM) to cloud-native processes, and implement PIM and identity protection, with robust monitoring, incident response, and cross functional collaboration. Requirements include 3–5 years IAM experience with Azure AD, SAML OAuth OIDC JWT, scripting PowerShell Terraform Ansible, Microsoft Graph, IAM governance and IaC, and familiarity with Agile. Tips: tailor your resume to highlight Entra ID wins, cloud migrations, and security outcomes, quantify impact, showcase related certifications (SC-300, SC-400, AZ-104), and indicate readiness for onsite Geneva work.

We are looking for an IAM Entra ID Engineer to strengthen a team based in Geneva. This role sits within a modern cloud transformation environment, with a strong focus on evolving identity and access management practices. You will play a central role in moving from legacy identity systems to Microsoft Entra ID, while supporting a Zero Trust security model and ensuring secure access for a distributed workforce.

Responsibilities of the position

  • Design, implement, and manage Microsoft Entra ID core features such as Conditional Access, MFA, passwordless authentication, and Windows Hello for Business.

  • Lead the transition from on-premises Active Directory to Entra ID as the main identity provider.

  • Contribute to the migration of identity services from legacy systems (e.g., MIM) to cloud-native solutions, optimizing Joiner-Mover-Leaver processes.

  • Configure and maintain advanced security capabilities including Privileged Identity Management (PIM) and identity protection tools.

  • Ensure proper monitoring, logging, and alerting mechanisms to detect and respond to potential security threats.

  • Handle incidents and service requests efficiently, working closely with cross-functional teams to ensure service reliability.

  • Maintain clear and structured technical documentation, including configuration standards and deployment procedures.

  • Collaborate with architects and security teams to align IAM solutions with broader business and security strategies.

Requirements

  • Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or equivalent professional experience.

  • Minimum of 3 to 5 years of hands-on experience in identity and access management, with strong expertise in Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD).

  • Solid understanding of authentication and federation protocols such as SAML, OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect, and JWT.

  • Strong scripting and automation skills (PowerShell, Terraform, Ansible) and experience leveraging Microsoft Graph API.

  • Knowledge of identity governance tools, including access reviews, entitlement management, and lifecycle workflows.

  • Experience working with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) for IAM configuration management.

  • Understanding of cloud security principles and best practices related to identity protection.

  • Familiarity with Agile methodologies (SAFe or similar frameworks) is considered a plus.