IAM Security Engineer – Identity Threat Detection & Response

Insight Global

Northville, MIJob$35–40/hrTracked 1mo agoSeen in employer's feed 4 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation

$35–40/hr

Location

Northville, MI

Work Authorization

Not specified

Job overview

Insight Global is hiring an IAM Security Engineer – Identity Threat Detection & Response. Insight Global is seeking an IAM Security Engineer to lead identity threat detection and response initiatives. This role involves deploying and operating CrowdStrike Identity Protection across Active Directory and Entra ID environments. The engineer will monitor, investigate, and remediate identity-based security threats, build detection logic, tune security policies, and partner with IAM teams to address vulnerabilities.

Key focus areas include Own the deployment and ongoing operation of CrowdStrike Identity Protection, Monitor identity-based security threats, and Investigate identity-based security threats.

Successful candidates bring 2+ Years Identity Security Experience, 2+ Years IAM Engineering Experience, and 2+ Years Security Engineering Experience. Important skills include Active Directory, Microsoft Entra ID, Identity Attack Techniques, Entra Conditional Access, and Risk-Based MFA Enforcement. Preferred (not required): CrowdStrike Identity Protection, Falcon Platform, Microsoft Defender For Identity, and Semperis.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Active DirectoryMicrosoft Entra IDIdentity Attack TechniquesEntra Conditional AccessRisk-Based MFA EnforcementCrowdStrike Identity ProtectionFalcon PlatformMicrosoft Defender for IdentitySemperisIdentity-Related Security DataSIEMSOCPrivileged User Access ManagementPowerShellPythonSOX Compliance

Qualifications

2+ Years Identity Security Experience2+ Years IAM Engineering Experience2+ Years Security Engineering ExperienceCISSPGIACSC-300

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Match

Paid Time Off

Full job description

Job Description

Insight Global is looking for an IAM Security Engineer to support identity threat detection and response initiatives. This individual will own the deployment and ongoing operation of CrowdStrike Identity Protection across Active Directory and Entra ID environments, while monitoring, investigating, and remediating identity-based security threats. Responsibilities include building detection logic for identity attacks, tuning risk scoring and security policies, partnering with IAM teams to remediate vulnerabilities, reporting on identity risk trends, and participating in an on-call rotation for high-severity incidents

Compensation: $35/hr to $40/hr Exact compensation may vary based on several factors, including skills, experience, and education. Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to [email protected] learn more about how we collect, keep, and process your private information, please review Insight Global's Workforce Privacy Policy: https://insightglobal.com/workforce-privacy-policy/.

Skills and Requirements

2+ years of experience in Identity Security, IAM Engineering, or Security Engineering
Hands-on Active Directory experience (trusts, delegation, Kerberos, Group Policy)
Experience with Entra ID (Azure AD) hybrid identity environments
Knowledge of identity attack techniques (Kerberoasting, Pass-the-Hash, DCSync, Golden Ticket, ACL Abuse)
Experience with Entra Conditional Access and risk-based MFA enforcement

Nice to Haves:

Hands-on experience with CrowdStrike Identity Protection, the Falcon platform, or similar identity threat tools like Microsoft Defender for Identity or Semperis
Experience using identity-related security data within a SIEM or Security Operations Center (SOC)
Knowledge of tools that manage and control privileged user access
Ability to write scripts using PowerShell or Python
Experience working in environments with SOX or other compliance requirements
Security certifications such as CISSP, GIAC, SC-300, or similar credentials

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