Zero Trust Security Engineer

Job Title: Principal Identity & Microsoft 365 Security Consultant (Remote US & LATAM)

We are seeking a Principal Identity & Microsoft 365 Security Consultant to join our team in a high-impact, advisory and engineering role. This position will support both U.S. and LATAM-based projects , working closely with enterprise clients to design and secure modern identity environments. This is a long-term, part-time to full-time contract opportunity (hour-based) with consistent weekly work and strong potential for extension beyond 12 months.

Role Overview

The Principal Identity & Microsoft 365 Security Consultant will serve as a technical authority across identity architecture and Microsoft security ecosystems , driving secure design across hybrid and cloud environments. This role focuses heavily on:
Identity-first security strategies
Zero Trust architecture
Microsoft Entra ID & Microsoft 365 security solutions
Enterprise IAM governance and risk alignment

You will partner directly with security leadership and engineering teams to deliver scalable, compliant identity solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Identity & Access Management (IAM) Architecture: Design and secure enterprise identity architectures across Active Directory and Microsoft Entra ID
• Lead hybrid identity implementations including sync, authentication, and authorization models
• Establish and enforce Zero Trust identity frameworks
• Microsoft Entra ID Security & Governance: Architect secure Entra ID environments for workforce and privileged access
• Define identity security baselines aligned with risk and compliance standards
• Serve as escalation point for complex identity/security issues
• Microsoft 365 Security Engineering: Lead implementation of Microsoft 365 security controls across enterprise tenants
• Integrate identity-driven controls into collaboration and productivity environments
• Support secure adoption of M365 within hybrid/cloud architectures
• Privileged Access & Risk Management: Design and advise on privileged access strategies (least privilege, identity assurance)
• Support identity-related risk assessments and audit readiness
• Develop architecture documentation for compliance and governance
• Advisory & Technical Leadership: Act as a trusted advisor to stakeholders on identity-first security strategies
• Translate business and regulatory requirements into secure technical solutions
• Mentor engineers and promote best practices across identity security

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Senior-level experience in Identity, IAM, or Microsoft Security consulting/engineering
• Proven success delivering identity security solutions in enterprise or regulated environments
• Technical Expertise: Strong experience with Active Directory (on-prem & hybrid), Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD), Microsoft 365 security architecture
• Deep understanding of Identity governance & access control, Zero Trust security principles
• Nice to Have Experience supporting multi-region environments (U.S. + LATAM), Consulting or client-facing experience, Familiarity with compliance frameworks (NIST, ISO, etc.)

Engagement Details

• Location: 100% Remote (U.S. + LATAM collaboration)
• Type: Contract (hourly, flexible utilization)
• Duration: Long-term (12+ months expected)
• Hours: Variable but consistent weekly workload

For applications and inquiries, contact: hirings@openkyber.com