IAM Engineer (Entra ID / Copilot & API Security)

🌍 Remote, USA 🎯 Full-time 🕐 Posted Recently

Job Description

Job Title: Azure Entra ID / IAM Engineer (Copilot & API Security Focus)

Location: Fully Remote

We are supporting a high-priority initiative for a client who has recently implemented Microsoft Copilot and is now focused on strengthening Identity & Access Management across their environment. This role will play a key part in securing AI-driven capabilities, aligning API permissions, and ensuring proper governance within Microsoft Entra ID.

This is an opportunity to work at the forefront of Identity, API security, and AI integration in a fast-moving environment.

Manage and enhance Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD) as the central Identity Provider
Support secure rollout and governance of Microsoft Copilot and AI-enabled tools
Define and enforce API authentication and authorization (OAuth2, OpenID Connect)
Review and manage Microsoft Graph API permissions, including delegated and application access
Configure and maintain: App registrations, Enterprise applications, Service principals, API scopes, and consent frameworks
Implement Conditional Access policies and Zero Trust principles
Partner with security and application teams to ensure secure identity integration across AI and modern applications
Identify and remediate risks related to over-permissioning and data exposure

Strong hands-on experience with Microsoft Entra ID / Azure AD
Experience securing APIs and applications using OAuth2 / OIDC
Solid understanding of identity-driven access to SaaS and AI platforms
Ability to move quickly and operate in a fast-paced, high-visibility environment