Senior Entra ID/Active Directory Engineer (Systems Engineer 3) - REPOST

Company: Metropolitan Council
Location: Saint Paul
Posted on: May 3, 2025

Job Description:

WHO WE ARE
This posting is open continuously. However, it may close any time after April 11, 2025. Priority will be given to applications received on or before April 11, 2025.

This is a reposted position - if you have recently applied and/or interviewed you do not need to apply again.

We are the Metropolitan Council, the regional government for the seven-county Twin Cities metropolitan area. We plan 30 years ahead for the future of the metropolitan area and provide regional transportation, wastewater, and housing services.

We are committed to supporting a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

Information Services is the central IT department supporting all divisions of the Metropolitan Council. Our 140 team members provide technology, practices, and innovative solutions that enable the core services of the Council.

How your work would contribute to our organization and the Twin Cities region:
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Entra ID / Active Directory Engineer to join our team. This role is critical in administering and securing a complex IT environment containing CJIS Data, PCI, HIPAA, and PII data. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in managing hybrid on-premises and cloud identity services, implementing security best practices, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. This position demands a proactive individual with strong technical expertise, leadership skills, and a commitment to operational excellence.

This position is eligible for a hybrid (both remote and onsite) telework arrangement. Candidate's permanent residence must be in Minnesota or Wisconsin.

Full Salary Range: $44.72 - $72.53 hourly/$93,018 - $150,862 yearly
What you would do in this job
Identity Management & Administration:

• Design, implement, and manage hybrid Active Directory (AD) environments and Azure Active Directory (Entra ID)
• Integrate systems and applications with centralized authentication solutions
• Administer identity federation services such as Single Sign On (SSO) and Multifactor Authentication (MFA)
• Manage directory synchronization tools like Azure AD Connect or OktaSecurity & Compliance:
  • Implement security measures to protect AD/Entra ID environments against vulnerabilities
  • Ensure compliance with CJIS, PCI, HIPAA, and other relevant regulatory frameworks
  • Conduct regular disaster recovery exercises for AD/Entra ID environments
  • Develop and enforce security baselines and policies for identity servicesOperational Excellence:
    • Monitor system performance, capacity planning, and resolve high-severity incidents
    • Automate processes using PowerShell scripting or other tools to enhance efficiency
    • Conduct regular health checks of identity platforms to ensure operational stability
    • Maintain detailed technical documentation and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)Collaboration & Leadership:
      • Provide technical leadership to cross-functional teams
      • Mentor junior engineers and operational teams on best practices
      • Participate in architectural discussions to design scalable, secure solutions
      • Collaborate with stakeholders to align identity services with business needs
        What education and experience are required for this job (minimum qualifications)
        Any of the following combinations of education (in Computer Science, Systems Security, or similar) and relevant experience:
      • Bachelor's degree and 5 years of experience
      • Associate's degree and 7 years of experience
      • High school diploma or GED and 9 years of experienceExperience should include Active Directory/Entra ID engineering and experience managing environments containing sensitive data (CJIS, PCI, HIPAA, etc.).
        
        Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
      • Advanced knowledge of Active Directory (onpremises) and Azure Active Directory/Entra ID
      • Expertise in authentication protocols such as LDAP, Kerberos, SAML, OIDC
      • Proficiency in PowerShell scripting for automation tasks
      • Experience with disaster recovery planning for directory services
      • Familiarity with Group Policy Objects (GPO), AD replication, backup/restoration processes
      • Strong understanding of identity security best practices
      • Experience implementing privileged access management (PAM) solutions
      • Familiarity with regulatory frameworks like CJIS, PCI DSS, HIPAA
      • Strong problem-solving abilities under pressure
      • Excellent communication skills for collaboration across teams
      • High attention to detail with a proactive approach to identifying risks
        
        What additional skills and experience would be helpful in this job (desired qualifications):
      • Relevant certifications such as Microsoft Certified: Identity and Access Administrator Associate (SC300) or MCSE: Core Infrastructure
      • Expertise with Microsoft Azure
      • Expertise with Entra ID
      • Experience in domain consolidation or migration projects
      • Knowledge of modern access control models (RBAC, PBAC)
      • Exposure to AI/ML tools for enhancing IT operations
        
        What you can expect from us:
        
      • We offer the opportunity to make a difference and positively influence the Twin Cities metropolitan area
      • We encourage our employees to develop their skills through on-site training and tuition reimbursement
      • We provide a competitive salary, excellent benefits and a good work/life balance
        Additional information
        Union/Grade: AFSCME, Grade I
        FLSA Status: Exempt
        Safety Sensitive: No
        
        Work Environment:
        Work is performed in a standard office setting. May require travel between primary worksite and various locations on short notice to resolve computer system problems.
        
        What steps the recruitment process involves:
        
      • We review your minimum qualifications
      • We rate your education and experience
      • We conduct a structured panel interview
      • We conduct a selection interviewOnce you have successfully completed the steps above, then:
        
        If you are new to the Metropolitan Council, you must pass a drug test (safety sensitive positions only), and a background check which verifies education, employment, and criminal history. A driving record check and/or physical may be conducted if applicable to the job. If you have a criminal conviction, you do not automatically fail. The Metropolitan Council considers felony, gross misdemeanor and misdemeanor convictions on a case-by-case basis, based on whether they are related to the job and whether the candidate has demonstrated adequate rehabilitation.
        
        If you are already an employee of the Metropolitan Council, you must pass a drug test (if moving from a non-safety sensitive position to a safety sensitive position) and criminal background check if the job you're applying for is safety sensitive, is a supervisory or management job, is in the Finance, Information Services, Audit, or Human Resources departments, or has access to financial records, files/databases, cash, vouchers or transit fare cards. A driving record check and/or physical may be conducted if applicable to the position.
        
        Security Policy:This positioninvolves direct access to Criminal Justice Information (CJI) as defined by theFBI CJIS (Criminal Justice Information Services) security policy. In accordancewith section 5.12.1.1 of the FBI CJIS Security Policy, final candidates mustagree to submit to a state of residence and national fingerprint-based recordcheck.If the result of therecord check reveals criminal convictions, the nature and circumstances ofthose convictions will be reviewed by the Metropolitan Transit PoliceDepartment and/or the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension to determine ifaccess to Criminal Justice Information would be permissible. If it isdetermined that access to Criminal Justice Information would not bepermissible, the candidate will no longer be considered for the position.
        IMPORTANT: If you make a false statement or withhold information, you may be barred from job consideration.
        
        The Metropolitan Council is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action, and veteran-friendly employer. The Council is committed to a workforce that reflects the diversity of the region and strongly encourages persons of color, members of the LGBTQ community, individuals with disabilities, women, and veterans to apply.
        
        If you have a disability that requires accommodation during the selection process, please email .
        
        
        
        
        
        

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