Associate Security Engineer, Identity Security

Education & Experience

Skills & Competencies

• Foundational understanding of information technology concepts, including user accounts, permissions, authentication, operating systems, networking, and cloud services.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Windows, Microsoft 365, Active Directory, Microsoft Entra ID, Azure, or comparable enterprise technologies.
• Understanding of core security principles such as least privilege, multifactor authentication, role-based access control, and identity lifecycle management.
• Strong technical aptitude and ability to learn new technologies and processes quickly.
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to follow established procedures, security standards, and change management requirements.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to handling sensitive information responsibly.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills with the ability to document technical work clearly.
• Ability to collaborate within a team environment, manage assigned tasks, and escalate issues appropriately.
• Demonstrated reliability, integrity, professionalism, and commitment to continuous learning.

Preferred Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with Microsoft Entra ID, Active Directory, Azure, or Microsoft 365 administration.
• Familiarity with identity and access management concepts, including authentication, authorization, provisioning, and identity governance.
• Experience supporting user accounts, permissions, enterprise applications, or access management processes.
• Basic experience with PowerShell, scripting, automation tools, or API integrations.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Sentinel, Microsoft Defender, SIEM technologies, or security monitoring tools.
• Exposure to SAML, OAuth, OpenID Connect, SCIM, LDAP, Kerberos, PKI, or certificate-based authentication.
• Experience working in environments with formal change management, incident management, compliance, or audit requirements.
• Industry certifications such as Microsoft Certified: Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals, Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals, CompTIA Security+, CompTIA Network+, or equivalent.

Why Join KBR?

Help shape tomorrow by applying today!