Job Description
Kloeckner & Co is one of the world's largest producer-independent steel and metal distributors and one of the leading steel service companies. With a distribution and service network of around 120 locations, primarily in North America and the DACH region, Kloeckner & Co serves over 60,000 customers. The Group currently employs around 6,400 people. With the expansion of its portfolio of CO2-reduced materials, services and logistics under the new umbrella brand Nexigen®, the company is emphasizing its role as a pioneer of a sustainable steel industry. At the same time, as a pioneer of digital transformation in the steel industry, Kloeckner & Co has set itself the goal of digitizing and largely automating its supply and service chain. The company aims to become the leading one-stop store for steel, other materials, equipment and processing services in Europe and America. In our digital hub kloeckner.i GmbH, we bundle all projects geared towards this under one roof. With currently 150 employees, we work as a hybrid at the Berlin and Düsseldorf sites.
Join our global IT team and take full ownership for the Identity & Access Management (IAM) services worldwide. Design, implement, and operate efficient IAM processes based on Microsoft Entra ID. Ensure secure and seamless access for about 6400 employees across 120 locations in D/A/CH and North America, driving Klöckner and its customers to success.
Your Role
- Define and own Klöckner's IAM strategy, roadmap, architecture, and operations model, leveraging Microsoft Entra ID and other Azure services
- Design end-to-end IAM solutions, including authentication, authorization, single sign-on, multi-factor authentication, and user provisioning with Microsoft Entra ID
- Champion the integration of IAM solutions across the IT service landscape, ensuring proficient usage by employees and partners through training and resources
- Maintain high security and compliance standards by closely supervising IAM solutions managed by external service partners and mitigating operational risks
- Monitor, report, and optimize the costs associated with the IAM strategy
- Stay updated with market trends to ensure Klöckner's IAM solutions meet security, compliance, and user experience needs
- Collaborate closely with other Microsoft 365, Azure, and infrastructure solution architects to create a state-of-the-art environment
- Drive collaboration in the Global Virtual Competence Center, fostering strong teamwork and a hands-on mentality across the global team
Must-Haves:
- Degree in (business) informatics, technical training, or equivalent experience.
- 3+ years with Microsoft Azure / Entra IAM architectures; certifications like SC-900, SC-300 and AZ-500 are a plus
- Proficiency in IAM standards and protocols (SAML, SCIM, OAuth, OpenID Connect)
- Knowledge of IAM security and compliance (GDPR, ISO 27001, NIST)
- Understanding of ITIL or similar service management processes
- Strategic, architectural, and entrepreneurial thinker.
- Self-starter with a drive for results.
- Professional English skills
Nice to Haves:
- A minimum of 3 years in IT operations or IT service management is appreciated.
- Knowledge of other cloud or on-premises IAM solutions (e.g., AWS, Google, Okta, Ping Identity) for harmonization purposes
- Professional German skills