Head of Identity & Access Management (m/w/d)

Head of Identity & Access Management (m/w/d)

For a leading international organization, we are seeking an experienced Lead for Identity & Access Management to help shape and evolve enterprise-wide identity security capabilities.

This role is ideal for candidates with strong expertise in IAM, Identity Security, Authentication, Authorization, Access Governance, and Federation. The position has a strong technical mindset but the main focus will be leading the people in the right direction, strategic thinking, and driving modern IAM initiatives with your team.

Your Responsibilities

Drive the development and optimization of Identity & Access Management services

Design and improve solutions for Authentication, Authorization, Federation, and Access Governance

Support the implementation of scalable IAM platforms and identity architectures

Enhance identity lifecycle management, role modelling, and entitlement processes

Contribute to the adoption of Zero Trust and modern Identity Security principles

Work closely with Security, Infrastructure, Application, and Architecture teams

Support automation and transformation initiatives across the IAM landscape

Your Profile

Strong experience in Identity & Access Management, Identity Security, or Cyber Security

Hands-on knowledge of SSO, MFA, Federation, Access Governance, RBAC, and Identity Lifecycle Management

Understanding of modern IAM architectures and Zero Trust concepts

Ability to collaborate with technical and business stakeholders

Previous leadership or people management experience is an absolut plus and will be seen

Project leadership or mentoring experience

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

What's on Offer

Opportunity to shape a critical security function within a large enterprise environment

Exposure to complex and business-critical security initiatives a interesting technology landscape and international environment

Flexible working model

Attractive benefits package, like kindergarden, healthy benefits, food benefits, etc...

Homeoffice up to 50% per week

Salary of up to €140,000 gross per year, depending on experience and qualifications

Interested?

For a confidential discussion, please contact me or get in you CV here or under

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