IAM Engineer

About AkzoNobel Since 1792, AkzoNobel has been supplying innovative paints and coatings that add color to people's lives and safeguard what holds the utmost importance. The world-class portfolio of brands such as Dulux, International, Sikkens, and Interpon is relied upon by customers worldwide. Operating in over 150 countries, AkzoNobel leverages its expertise to maintain and enrich the essence of everyday life. The company envisions every surface as an opportunity, reflecting the ethos of a pioneering paints company committed to providing sustainable solutions, preserving the present, and shaping a better future together. For more information, please visit www.akzonobel.com. Job Purpose As a Technical Engineer in IT Operations at AkzoNobel, your primary responsibility is to design, develop, test, and implement SAP authorization changes, projects, and processes in alignment with global Information Technology (IT) standards to meet the company's business needs. You will be actively involved in the preparation and execution of changes within the AD/AAD landscape, collaborating with strategic partners. Oversight of work progress, status monitoring, testing, incident management, and process enhancement are integral aspects of your role. Depending on the project methodology adopted, you will work in agile teams led by a Scrum Master or under the guidance of a Project Manager in a waterfall approach. Based on your seniority level, you may also assume project management responsibilities or lead end-to-end delivery for changes. Key Accountabilities The IAM Engineer is tasked with translating requirements into designs and authorization concepts based on the high-level architecture and selected IT solutions for project implementation. Close collaboration with Architects in the Architecture team ensures adherence to architectural principles, while active engagement with the security team and security architects guarantees compliance with security guidelines for enhanced customer value. Your role is critical in maintaining the security, compliance, and operational efficiency of directory systems at AkzoNobel. Incident Response and Troubleshooting: - Implement user lifecycle management and resolve support and incidents related to IAM promptly. - Investigate and address access-related incidents and issues in a timely manner. - Offer technical support to resolve user access and IAM problems efficiently. Projects: - Act as the main IAM expert across all project life cycle phases. - Ensure timely delivery of project activities as per requirements. - Resolve issues during User Acceptance Testing (UAT) and cutover activities. - Maintain comprehensive documentation of authorization processes, role assignments, and security configurations. - Conduct training sessions for internal stakeholders on IAM best practices. Experience - A Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field is required. - The ideal candidate should possess a minimum of 3-4 years of hands-on experience in AD/AAD/Workplace/Azure/IAM administration, coupled with a deep understanding of AD/AAD. - Excellent knowledge of AD/AAD and Azure is essential. - Strong familiarity with IAM solutions, with expertise in Azure AD being mandatory and proficiency in Process Control considered a bonus. - Possession of relevant IAM certifications will be viewed as a significant advantage. Requisition ID: 44119,