Identity Management Specialist (f/m)

What you’ll do:

• Operational Identity & Access Management: Ensure the secure and compliant operation of digital identities, user accounts, authentication mechanisms, Conditional Access policies, and access rights across the organization.

• Identity Lifecycle Management: Perform provisioning, de‑provisioning, modifications, recertifications, and lifecycle governance across all identity-related systems.

• Authentication & Conditional Access: Implement, configure, and maintain authentication methods (e.g., MFA, SSO) and Conditional Access policies to ensure secure, context-based access to corporate resources.

• Incident & Problem Resolution: Handle complex IAM incidents, conduct root-cause analysis, implement corrective actions, and collaborate with internal and international service teams.

• Security & Compliance: Ensure alignment with security, data protection, and governance standards (e.g., GDPR, ISO 27001). Support audits, documentation, and compliance reporting.

• Process Optimization & Automation: Develop automation scripts (e.g., PowerShell) and optimize IAM processes and toolchains to increase operational efficiency.

• Stakeholder Collaboration: Work with IT security, HR, service teams, business units, and external partners to deliver stable IAM services and integrate identity processes into cross-functional workflows.

What we’re looking for:

• Experience in Identity & Access Management: Several years of experience in operational IAM, including user account administration, access rights management, and identity lifecycle processes (provisioning, de‑provisioning, recertification).

• Authentication & Conditional Access Expertise: Hands-on experience with authentication mechanisms (e.g., MFA, SSO) and the implementation and maintenance of Conditional Access policies to ensure secure, context-based access.

• Technical Knowledge in Directory and Security Services: Solid understanding of IAM principles, Active Directory, Azure AD, Entra ID, and relevant security and compliance standards (e.g., GDPR, ISO 27001).

• Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills: Strong analytical abilities, capable of troubleshooting complex identity-related issues and implementing corrective measures effectively.

• Process Automation and Optimization Skills: Experience in process automation using scripting languages (e.g., PowerShell) and interest in improving IAM-related workflows and tools.

• Collaboration and Communication: Ability to work effectively with IT security, service teams, business units, and international partners; strong documentation and communication skills.

• Additional Certifications (optional but beneficial): Certifications such as Microsoft Certified: Identity and Access Administrator or ITIL Foundation are an advantage.

• Ability to work from Poznań in a hybrid work model.

• Please attach your cv in English

Optional:

• Advanced Certifications: Holding advanced certifications in identity and access management or security (e.g., Microsoft Certified: Identity and Access Administrator, Azure or Entra certifications, ITIL Foundation).

• Experience with Automation Tools: Proven experience in using automation tools and scripting (e.g., PowerShell) to streamline IAM processes such as provisioning, auditing, and authentication workflows.

• Knowledge of Cloud and Hybrid IAM Technologies: Familiarity with cloud identity platforms, hybrid identity integrations, authentication protocols, and modern Zero Trust–oriented access models.

• Strong Mentorship Skills: Experience in mentoring or coaching team members, contributing to knowledge sharing and fostering a collaborative, improvement-driven team culture.

• Governance and Process Expertise: Practical knowledge of IAM governance frameworks, compliance requirements, and process management structures in enterprise IT environments.

What we offer

When you join Phoenix Contact, you’ll become part of a collaborative, people-oriented team that connects our offices in Germany and Poland. We offer a competitive salary, a permanent contract after your probation period, regular team-building activities, occasional business trips to Germany, and a modern workspace right in the heart of Poznań.

You’ll also benefit from:

• Flexible start times between 7:00 and 9:00 AM

• Attractive benefits such as private healthcare, multisport

• Housing loans and a loan and assistance fund

• Annual bonus

• Subsidies for commuting more than 30 km from PxCW

• A referral bonus

• Parking space for employees

• Close cooperation with colleagues from Germany and other international teams

• Stability and long-term growth opportunities within a global organization

• Participation in interesting projects

• Development opportunities and a wide range of training, including subsidised language courses