Microsoft Entra ID Engineer / Cyber Security Engineer - Self employed / Ltd Company Contract
Sentinel is recruiting on behalf of a leading global organisation for an experienced Cyber Security Engineer with strong Microsoft Entra ID expertise to join a global Identity & Access Management team.
This role is ideal for an engineer who has hands-on experience designing, implementing and supporting Microsoft Entra ID within a large enterprise environment. You'll play a key role in securing access to critical business applications, driving identity modernisation, and delivering a seamless and secure user experience across a global organisation.
Working closely with IT Engineers, Product Owners, Enterprise Architects and Security teams, you'll help shape and operate enterprise-scale identity services that underpin thousands of users worldwide.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the design, implementation and ongoing operation of Microsoft Entra ID services.
- Configure and support enterprise identity solutions, including authentication, conditional access and identity security.
- Manage and enhance secure access to cloud and on-premise applications.
- Work with global stakeholders to deliver scalable Identity & Access Management (IAM) capabilities.
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of cyber security services and identity governance.
- Ensure security controls are implemented without compromising the end-user experience.
- Support identity-related projects, migrations and technology improvements.
Essential Skills & Experience
We're looking for engineers with a strong background in Microsoft Entra ID and enterprise Identity & Access Management.
Essential:
- Extensive hands-on experience with Microsoft Entra ID (formerly Azure Active Directory).
- Strong understanding of enterprise identity and access management concepts.
- Microsoft Active Directory
- CyberArk Privileged Access Management (PAM)
- Saviynt Identity Governance & Administration (IGA)
- Public Key Infrastructure (PKI)
- Akamai Web Application Firewall (WAF) or equivalent technologies
Experience with:
- Conditional Access Policies
- Single Sign-On (SSO)
- Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)
- Identity Protection
- Privileged Identity Management (PIM)
- RBAC and administrative roles
- Hybrid identity and Active Directory integration
- Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to work across international teams.
- Fluent English (written and spoken).
- Degree in IT, Cyber Security, Computer Science or a related discipline.
This is a contract opportunity based in Malaysia. Applicants must be able to contract via one of the following:
- Self-employed in Malaysia, or
- A Malaysian registered Sdn. Bhd. (Private Limited Company) or equivalent limited company.