Job Description

We are at the forefront of transforming the future of technology in the financial industry, and we seek curious, practical individuals to help us pave the way. Our team is not intimidated by taking calculated risks, as they relish a good challenge and are eager to engage in problem-solving. As a member of our team, you will work alongside like-minded experts in a culture that is deeply rooted in innovation and progression. Join us to be part of a transformative journey that can shape the industry's future.

We are seeking a skilled and experienced Entra ID Engineer to design, implement, and manage identity and access solutions using Microsoft Entra ID (formerly Azure Active Directory). This role is critical in ensuring secure, scalable, and compliant identity infrastructure across hybrid cloud environments. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to support authentication, authorization, and identity governance initiatives.

This position will have the flexibility to work a hybrid work schedule from one our offices: Dallas TX, San Diego, CA, El Segundo, CA Shamburg IL, , Dubuque, IA and ST. Cloud, MN.

What you will do:

Identity Architecture & Engineering

• Design and implement hybrid identity solutions using Microsoft Entra ID and on-prem Active Directory.
• Integrate applications with Entra ID for Single Sign-On (SSO), Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), and Conditional Access.
• Manage directory synchronization tools (e.g., Azure AD Connect, Okta).

Security & Compliance

• Implement identity protection policies and monitor for suspicious activity.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory frameworks
• Conduct regular disaster recovery and business continuity exercises.

Operations & Support

• Monitor system performance and troubleshoot identity-related issues.
• Provide Tier-3 support for identity services and escalate as needed.
• Maintain documentation and conduct knowledge transfer sessions.

Governance & Lifecycle Management

• Support identity lifecycle processes including provisioning, deprovisioning, and access reviews.
• Implement Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Policy-Based Access Control (PBAC), and Attribute-Based Access Control (ABAC).
• Collaborate on Privileged Identity Management (PIM) and Identity Governance (IGA) initiatives.

What you will need to have:

• 10+ years of experience in Identity and Access Management (IAM), including Entra ID and Active Directory.
• Strong knowledge of authentication protocols (SAML, OAuth2, OpenID Connect, Kerberos).
• Experience with Entra ID features such as Conditional Access, Identity Protection, and Entra ID Governance.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS) and hybrid identity models.
• Proficiency in scripting (PowerShell, Python) for automation and reporting.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Zero Trust architecture and modern identity frameworks.
• Exposure to Entra ID components like Verified ID, External ID, and Workload ID.
• Certifications such as Microsoft Certified: Identity and Access Administrator Associate (SC-300).
• Experience with encryption, key management, and secure data exchange.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work independently and in cross-functional teams.
• Commitment to continuous learning and innovation

Compensation :

The salary range for this role is $100,000 - $150,000 plus competitive performance-based bonus. Compensation packages are based on a wide array of factors unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, years and depth of experience, certifications, and specific office location. Compensation ranges may differ in differing locations due to cost of labor considerations.

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About Us

What we give you in return:

Not many teams can say that they support people's dreams coming to life... We happen to do that every day. And as important as we know your career is, we recognize that there's a whole lot more to life. To ensure that our Employees can make the most of their time outside of working hours, we offer a competitive salary and for full-time roles, a benefits package including:

• Inclusive health, dental, vision and life insurance plans built to support diverse lifestyles, offer preventative care, and protect against hardship.
• Easy access to mental health benefits to meet our team members and their families where they are.
• 20+ days of paid time off (PTO), paid holidays, and 2 paid wellness days to give our employees the time they need to stay close with their loved ones, recharge, and give back to their communities.
• 401(k) Savings plan with a generous company contribution (up to 5%), and access to a financial professional to offer our employees the opportunity to plan-ahead for a strong financial future well beyond their working years.
• Paid parental leave to support all team members with birth, adoption, and foster.
• Health Savings and Flexible Spending Account options to help you save money on healthcare, daycare, commuting, and more.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP), LifeLock, Pet Insurance and more.

About Cetera Financial Group:

Cetera Financial Group® ("Cetera") is a leading network of independent retail broker-dealers empowering the delivery of objective financial advice to individuals, families and company retirement plans across the country through trusted financial advisors and financial institutions. Cetera is an independent financial advisor network and a leading provider of retail services to the investment programs of banks and credit unions.

Through its multiple distinct firms, Cetera offers independent and institutions-based advisors the benefits of a large, established broker-dealer and registered investment adviser, while serving advisors and institutions in a way that is customized to their needs and aspirations. Advisor support resources offered through Cetera include award-winning wealth management and advisory platforms, comprehensive broker-dealer and registered investment adviser services, practice management support and innovative technology.

"Cetera Financial Group" refers to the network of retail independent broker-dealers encompassing, among others, Cetera Advisors, Cetera Advisor Networks, Cetera Financial Institutions,and Cetera Financial Specialists.

Cetera Financial Group is committed to providing an equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. For us, this is the only acceptable way to do business. Accordingly, all employment decisions at the Cetera Financial Group, including those relating to hiring, promotion, transfers, benefits, compensation, and placement, will be made without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, age, physical and/or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic characteristics, religion, religious dress and/or grooming, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, U.S. military status, political affiliation, or any other class protected by state and/or federal law.

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