We are Covestro. We are curious. We are courageous. We are colorful. We refine chemical material solutions with game-changing products. Let us empower you to push boundaries. Join us and our 18.000 colleagues now and together we will make the world a brighter place.Ready to drive Identity Management Excellence?Our Infrastructure Services team at Covestro has the responsibility to operate, transform and accelerate the adoption of digital solutions to remain competitive in a rapidly evolving situation.The role Global Directory Architect (m/f/d) is an experienced Identity Management Domain Architect (m/f/d) with a solid background in Microsoft identity technologies such as Entra ID(Azure ID), Active Directory(AD), AD DS, AD FS etc. The role involves collaborating with other global teams, regional Covestro organizations and Production Sites to design and implement new Identity Management solutions and features.Your tasks and responsibilities:Architecture Design: Collaborate with stakeholders to understand business requirements and design robust identity management solutions that align with the organization's security policies and compliance standardsTechnology Selection: Evaluate, select features of Entra ID (Azure AD) and other relevant solutionsImplementation and Integration: Lead the implementation and integration of identity management solutions, ensuring seamless integration with existing systems and applicationsGovernance and Standards: Develop and enforce identity management policies, standards, and best practices to maintain consistency and security across the organizationAutomation and Scripting: Leverage automation and scripting techniques to streamline identity management processes, improve efficiency, and reduce manual effortsMonitoring and Troubleshooting: Monitor the performance and health of identity management systems, troubleshoot issues, and implement proactive measures to prevent potential problemsDocumentation and Knowledge Transfer: Maintain comprehensive documentation of identity management solutions, architectures, and processes, and facilitate knowledge transfer to relevant teams and stakeholdersQualification profile:You have a university degree in IT or a related course of study and have sound professional experience with Microsoft Entra ID and Microsoft identity solution suiteYou are certified as a Microsoft Entra ID Architect and have in-depth knowledge of Entra ID, Active Directory and AD ConnectYou have solution architecture experience using Entra ID features, large scale Identity migration project and are adept at using agile methods and project management toolsYour strong communication skills and specialist knowledge of PowerShell, modern web authentication and MS Conditional Access enable you to communicate complex technical issues in an understandable wayTechnical understanding of Active Directory, DNS, certificates and Office 365 as well as an awareness of Azure service offerings are neededFluent English and and preferably German skills round off your profileContact: For initial questions, please contact Chris Rziha (chris.rziha@covestro.com).Please do not use this email address to send your application or resume. To apply, please click on the "Apply" button. Applications sent by e-mail will not be considered.#LI-HybridYOUR APPLICATIONAre you curious, courageous and colorful as we are? If so, we can offer you exciting career opportunities. We look forward to receiving your application including a cover letter, your resume, certificates as well as your salary expectations and your notice period. Become part of our Team - apply now!Anyone who wants to contribute to a better world with Covestro can also expect a lot.We want you to feel at home at Covestro. To feel you’re treated fairly and transparently. That means financial security, a healthy work-life balance and generous benefits.Specifically, it means for us: flexible working hours, the compatibility of family and work, active health promotion and the ability to convert part of your salary into long-term or retirement savings. And that's not all.Sounds exciting? Find out more about Covestro and our benefits here: Contact Uswww.covestro.comCovestro welcomes applications from all individuals, regardless of racial or ethnic origin, skin color, nationality, religion, philosophy, gender, age, physical characteristics, marital status, disability, appearance, sexual orientation and sexual identity. We are committed to treating all applicants fairly and avoiding discrimination.SummaryLocation: LeverkusenType: Full time