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Azure Ad Engineer Jobs in Texas (NOW HIRING)

We are seeking an experienced IAM Engineer to join a large enterprise identity and access ... Azure AD/Entra ID, or similar identity technologies Preferred Skills Experience with SailPoint ...

Cybersecurity IAM Engineer Who We Are At Upbound Group, we are committed to elevating financial ... Support hybrid identity environmentsincluding Azure AD Connect / Cloud Sync, LDAP integrations, and ...

Cybersecurity IAM Engineer Who We Are At Upbound Group, we are committed to elevating financial ... Support hybrid identity environmentsincluding Azure AD Connect / Cloud Sync, LDAP integrations, and ...

Cybersecurity IAM Engineer Who We Are At Upbound Group, we are committed to elevating financial ... Support hybrid identity environmentsincluding Azure AD Connect / Cloud Sync, LDAP integrations, and ...

Quest Migration Engineer

Houston, TX · On-site

$50.25 - $66/hr

Quest Migration Engineer Interview: Virtual Contract Duration: 1+ Year Job Location: Houston, TX ... Ensure secure migration across on-prem AD, Azure AD (Entra ID), and hybrid environments Required ...

Knowledge of Microsoft Entra Id (Azure AD), Microsoft 365, Azure AD Connect, Azure Ad B2C * Knowledge of Azure Application programming model and API. * Experience working with protocols and ...

Knowledge of Microsoft Entra Id (Azure AD), Microsoft 365, Azure AD Connect, Azure Ad B2C * Knowledge of Azure Application programming model and API. * Experience working with protocols and ...

Knowledge of Microsoft Entra Id (Azure AD), Microsoft 365, Azure AD Connect, Azure Ad B2C * Knowledge of Azure Application programming model and API. * Experience working with protocols and ...

Senior Systems Engineer

Irving, TX · On-site

$100K - $137K/yr

Lead and support hybrid identity and access management solutions, including Azure AD Connect ... Mentor and guide junior engineers and administrators, promoting best practices, documentation ...

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Azure Ad Engineer information

What does an Azure AD Engineer do?

An Azure AD Engineer is responsible for managing and maintaining Microsoft Azure Active Directory (Azure AD), which is a cloud-based identity and access management service. Their duties include configuring user authentication, implementing security protocols, integrating applications with Azure AD, and troubleshooting identity-related issues. They also help organizations ensure secure access to resources, manage user identities, and support single sign-on (SSO) and multi-factor authentication (MFA) solutions.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an Azure AD Engineer, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Azure AD Engineer, you need a solid understanding of identity and access management concepts, experience with Azure Active Directory, and typically a bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related field. Familiarity with tools like Microsoft Azure Portal, PowerShell scripting, and certifications such as Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate are highly valuable. Strong problem-solving abilities, attention to detail, and effective communication skills help in troubleshooting issues and collaborating with stakeholders. These skills are crucial for ensuring secure, efficient, and reliable identity solutions within an organization’s cloud infrastructure.

What are some common challenges Azure AD Engineers face when managing hybrid identity environments?

Azure AD Engineers often encounter challenges when integrating on-premises Active Directory with Azure Active Directory, such as managing synchronization issues, ensuring seamless single sign-on, and maintaining consistent security policies. Troubleshooting authentication failures and keeping up with frequent Azure updates can also be demanding. Effective collaboration with security, networking, and support teams is essential to address these complexities while maintaining a secure and reliable identity infrastructure.

How much do Azure AD engineers make?

Azure AD engineers typically earn between $80,000 and $130,000 annually, depending on experience, location, and certifications such as Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect. Salaries can vary based on the complexity of the environment and the size of the organization.

What cities in Texas are hiring for Azure Ad Engineer jobs?

Cities in Texas with the most Azure Ad Engineer job openings:

Senior Azure Cloud Architect

Addison, TX • On-site

Business Centric Technology
IT Services • 51 - 200 employees

$75 - $95/hr

Contractor

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement

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Job description

We’re seeking a hands-on Senior Azure Cloud Architect to design, build, and own a secure, highly available Azure platform from the ground up. This is a build-focused role that creates a resilient, enterprise-scale environment for mission-critical workloads and sensitive PHI/PII data—ideal for someone who thrives in zero-to-one environments.

This is a fully on-site, 4-month contract position working in Addison, TX.

COMP: Up to $95/HR

WHY WORK WITH BCT:

At BCT, we don’t just place people, we support them. Here’s what we offer:

  • Up to 60% paid medical insurance for employees
  • $50,000 life insurance policy on us
  • Coverage for home, auto, pets, legal services & identity theft
  • Dental & Vision insurance, 401K match, Short and Long-Term Disability
  • Flexible Spending Account for healthcare and dependent care
  • Anniversary bonuses to celebrate your commitment
  • Referral bonuses from $500–$2,000, bring great people with you!

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

Build the Azure Foundation

  • Architect and implement a secure, scalable Azure environment (build, stabilize, or rebuild)
  • Define subscription strategy, resource organization, and naming standards
  • Design hub-and-spoke networking (VNets, subnets, NSGs, routing, private endpoints)
  • Establish hybrid connectivity (VPN / ExpressRoute)
  • Deliver a segmented, enterprise-grade network aligned to best practices

High Availability & Disaster Recovery (Critical)

  • Implement Azure DNS (public/private) with no IP-based failover
  • Design global routing via Azure Front Door and/or Traffic Manager
  • Ensure multi-region availability, zone redundancy, and automated failover
  • Define/validate RTO & RPO; execute and document end-to-end failover testing

Modern Application Hosting

  • Deploy/manage AKS or similar container platforms
  • Support frontend, backend, APIs, and shared services
  • Enable auto-scaling, multi-zone resiliency, and stateless design
  • Implement blue/green, canary, weighted routing, and controlled failover strategies

Environment Strategy (Dev / Test / Prod)

  • Enforce strict environment isolation (preferably subscription-level)
  • Enable controlled promotion across environments
  • Manage environment-specific configurations and access controls

CI/CD & Infrastructure as Code

  • Implement CI/CD using Azure DevOps or GitHub Actions
  • Automate builds, containerization, deployments, and rollback
  • Use Terraform, Bicep, or ARM for repeatable, version-controlled infrastructure

Security & Compliance (PHI/PII Ready)

  • Implement Azure AD, RBAC, and least-privilege access
  • Secure secrets with Azure Key Vault
  • Ensure encryption in transit/at rest and eliminate unnecessary public exposure
  • Align platform with HIPAA-grade security standards

Observability & Platform Health

  • Implement Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and Application Insights
  • Deliver real-time dashboards, alerting, and performance insights
  • Provide visibility into regional health, DNS resolution, traffic routing/failover, and AKS performance

Architecture Standards & Governance

  • Align with Microsoft Well-Architected Framework (reliability, security, performance, cost, operations)
  • Define standards for networking, HA/DR, container architecture, and CI/CD
  • Establish best practices for scalability and operational excellence

WHAT YOU’LL BRING:

  • 8+ years in cloud/platform engineering; 4+ years hands-on with Azure
  • Proven experience building Azure environments from the ground up
  • Deep expertise in:
    • Azure networking (VNets, NSGs, routing, private endpoints)
    • DNS architecture and failover design
    • Multi-region HA/DR strategies
    • AKS or container platforms
    • CI/CD (Azure DevOps or GitHub Actions)
    • Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Bicep, ARM)
    • Observability (Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, App Insights)
    • Security (Azure AD, RBAC, Key Vault, encryption)
  • Experience supporting production systems with PHI/PII data
  • Strong systems thinking with a focus on resilience, fault tolerance, and operational stability

APPLY NOW! CP# 8552