0365 Identity Engineer - 3 Openings (Remote)

DivIHN (pronounced "divine") is a CMMI ML3-certified Technology and Talent solutions firm. Driven by a unique Purpose, Culture, and Value Delivery Model, we enable meaningful connections between talented professionals and forward-thinking organizations. Since our formation in 2002, organizations across commercial and public sectors have been trusting us to help build their teams with exceptional temporary and permanent talent. Visit us at https://divihn.com/find-a-job/ to learn more and view our open positions. Please apply or call one of us to learn more Title: 0365 Identity Engineer - 3 Openings (Remote) Duration: 6 months (with the possibility to extend beyond) Location: Remote Contractor must be a U.S. citizen. Security clearance is not required. Description: Goals and Objectives: The M365 and Identity Engineer will be responsible for designing, deploying, optimizing, and supporting Microsoft 365 and Identity. This role blends advanced Office 365 engineering expertise with Identity and Access Management (IAM) skills to ensure a secure, resilient, and scalable collaboration environment. The ideal candidate brings hands-on experience with Microsoft 365 configuration, automation, identity lifecycle management, Active Directory and Entra ID, and enterprise security best practices. Working in a cross-cloud infrastructure, M365 Commercial and GCC High is required, therefore US Citizenship is required. Tasks and Responsibilities Design, implement, and maintain M365 services including Exchange Online, Purview, OneDrive, Teams, and secondary support for SharePoint Online, Power B', Power Platform, and related services. Manage Entra ID identity services, including Conditional Access, External Identities (B2B), MFA, SSO integrations and identity lifecycle processes. Manage Okta and other company identity platforms. Support for company Email service platforms, including Microsoft Exchange 2016/SE, Exchange Online, and Proofpoint. Develop and enforce M365 governance, security policies, and compliance configurations. Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues across the M365 ecosystem, identity platform, and hybrid environments. Administer and enhance IAM tools and workflows, including provisioning, deprovisioning, RBAC, and privileged access management. Implement automation using PowerShell or other scripting tools to improve operational efficiency. Monitor system performance, security posture, and capacity to ensure high availability and reliability. Partner with security, data center, and application teams to support integrations and cross-functional initiatives. Provide technical expertise during audits, risk assessments, and incident response activities. Create and maintain technical documentation, diagrams, and standard operating procedures. Key Requirements Contractor must be a U.S. Citizen. Security clearance is not required. 3-5 years of hands-on experience with M365 administration and engineering. Strong background in Identity and Access Management in enterprise environments. Okta experience preferred. Expertise with Active Directory, Entra ID, External Identities (B2B), Conditional Access, RBAC, MFA, and identity lifecycle management. Proficiency with PowerShell and scripting for administration and automation. Experience supporting hybrid identity (On-Premises Exchange, Entra ID Connect, federation, sync). In-depth understanding of Microsoft 365 security, compliance, and governance tools (Purview, Defender, DLP, etc.). Solid knowledge of Exchange Online, Purview, SharePoint Online, Teams administration, and related services. Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently or in teams. Adherence to change management best practices. Preferred Qualifications Microsoft certifications such as MS-102, SC-300, SC-100, or AZ-104. Experience with Zero Trust frameworks and modern identity practices. Knowledge of identity governance solutions, including Okta. Familiarity with endpoint management (Intune) is a plus. Experience in creating automation workflows using Graph API or Power Automate. Soft Skills Strong communication and collaboration abilities. Analytical mindset with attention to detail. Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Customer-focused and service-oriented approach. About us: DivIHN, the 'IT Asset Performance Services' organization, provides Professional Consulting, Custom Projects, and Professional Resource Augmentation services to clients in the Mid-West and beyond. The strategic characteristics of the organization are Standardization, Specialization, and Collaboration. DivIHN is an equal opportunity employer. DivIHN does not and shall not discriminate against any employee or qualified applicant on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status. Compliance, DLP, Defender, Microsoft 365 security, Purview