Lead Entra ID / Azure AD Engineer [REMOTE]

Job Description This job is fully remote

BAE Systems, Inc. is seeking a Lead Entra ID Engineer to join our Identity Services organization, supporting the Directory Services, Certificate Management, and Privileged Access Management (DCP) team. This strategic role focuses on defining and implementing enterprise-wide standards and best practices for Microsoft Entra ID (formerly Azure AD) while collaborating across various departments and IT functions.

As a Lead Entra ID Engineer, you will be responsible for the governance, engineering, and maintenance of our Entra ID environment. You’ll lead initiatives around identity modernization, enforce security and compliance standards, and work closely with stakeholders to implement access controls and authentication mechanisms. This is a high-impact, cross-functional role for someone with deep technical expertise and strong communication skills.

Responsibilities Include :

• Lead the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of Entra ID (Azure AD) configurations, including :

User, group, and role management

#LI-KK1 Required Education, Experience, & Skills

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

Master's degree in CS, IT or an Engineering discipline

Microsoft Certification in Azure / Entra ID.

Experience with Splunk for identity log monitoring and alert / report creation

Experience with Visio for technical documentation, including architecture diagrams and workflows.

Familiarity with other Identity Services tools (SailPoint, OpenText, Okta, Ping, Secret Server, CyberArk, BeyondTrust, etc.)

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range : $115779 - $196825

Please note : This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to : business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.

Employee Benefits : At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered : health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and / or job specifics.

About BAE Systems, Inc. BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it’s what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts – defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team—making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you’ll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference.

This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.