Identity Security Architect

Join the world leader in advanced energy storage solutions and be part of the success story of VARTA®! At Clarios , we’re powering today, into tomorrow. Do you want to join a company that cares about your future development and wellbeing? This is not just a statement. Do you know why? Here are 10+1 things we guarantee: Professional development opportunities and language courses Flexible working hours, home office and extra vacation days Monthly bonus after 6 months of employment and annual bonus Extra contribution to meal card Special bonus for important life events (wedding, new baby) Complex onsite care – workplace massages, workshops, individual medical examinations, and consultations tailored to your needs Regular onsite exercises Modern private canteen Employee events, volunteering, and team-buildings Relocation package and housing allowance if you are relocating to Bratislava to join our team On top of that, you will receive a flexible benefits allowance so you can tailor the rest of the benefits to suit your individual needs - ProCare, Vas Lekar, 3rd Pillar investment, Multisport card, Golem one pass etc. What you will do As an Identity & Access Management Architect, you will be responsible for defining and driving IAM architecture standards across Clarios' global environment. You will work closely with cybersecurity, infrastructure, application development, and business stakeholders to ensure secure, scalable, and compliant identity services that support our global operations. How you will do it Lead the architecture, design, and implementation of enterprise Identity & Access Management solutions. Provide technical leadership for Microsoft Active Directory, Microsoft Entra ID, CyberArk, Saviynt, and related IAM technologies. Define and govern enterprise standards for directory services, identity governance, privileged access management, authentication, and authorization. Oversee directory integrations, trust relationships, information exchange interfaces, and identity federation services. Act as a trusted advisor and mentor to application development, infrastructure, security, and operational teams on IAM best practices. Participate in and lead architecture reviews, validation activities, and technical evaluations for new initiatives. Establish and maintain identity-related standards, including naming conventions, schema design, and system configuration standards. Manage and facilitate the implementation of Identity Management solutions supporting enterprise and business unit applications. Define Privileged Access Management standards and ensure alignment with security and compliance requirements. Collaborate with vendors, managed service providers, and internal stakeholders to support technology roadmaps and strategic initiatives. Develop service metrics, monitoring requirements, and reporting mechanisms for IAM services. Ensure third-party solutions comply with enterprise architecture and security standards. Provide accurate project status updates and technical recommendations to senior leadership. Stay current on emerging technologies and industry trends within Identity & Access Management. What we look for University degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related discipline. Minimum of 5 years of experience designing, implementing, or supporting enterprise Identity & Access Management solutions in a large-scale global environment. Strong expertise in: Microsoft Active Directory Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD) AD LDS LDAP CyberArk Saviynt or other Identity Governance & Administration (IGA) solutions Microsoft Identity Manager (MIM) SAML, Single Sign-On (SSO), and Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) Directory Federation and Identity Governance frameworks Experience across multiple Identity and Access Management disciplines, including Identity Governance, Directory Services, Authentication, Authorization, and Privileged Access Management. Fluency in English. Strong communication skills with the ability to engage both technical and non-technical audiences. Proficiency with Microsoft Visio, PowerPoint, Word, and Excel. Demonstrated ability to drive technical innovation and influence enterprise-wide technology strategies. Strong stakeholder management skills and the ability to build trusted business relationships. Preferred Qualifications CISSP, Microsoft Identity, CyberArk, or similar professional certifications. Experience working within highly regulated and global enterprise environments. Knowledge of enterprise security frameworks, governance models, and compliance standards. The starting salary is at min 3 400 EUR/month gross for candidates who meet our minimum criteria. This amount is our minimal offered salary. Clarios values each and every candidate and we ensure our compensation package aligns with your professional experience and your expectation. #LI-EC1 About Clarios: Clarios is the global leader in advanced, low-voltage battery technologies for mobility. Our batteries and smart solutions power nearly every type of vehicle and are found in 1 of 3 cars on the road today. With around 18,000 employees in over 100 countries, we bring deep expertise to our Aftermarket and OEM partners, and reliability, safety and comfort to everyday lives. We answer to the planet with a rigorous sustainability focus – advancing best-in-class sustainability practices and advocating for them across our industry. We work to ensure 100% of our products sold are recyclable, and we recycle 8,000 batteries an hour in our network. You can find more information here (PDF). To All Recruitment Agencies: Clarios does not accept unsolicited agency resumes/CVs. Please do not forward resumes/CVs to our careers email addresses, Clarios employees or any other company location. Clarios is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes/CVs. Equal Employment Opportunity: Clarios, LLC is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. For more information, please view EEO is the Law, EEO is the Law (supplement), and Pay Transparency Non-discrimination. If you are an individual with a disability and you require an accommodation during the application process, please email . A Note to Job Applicants : please be aware of scams being perpetrated through the Internet and social media platforms. Clarios will never require a job applicant to pay money as part of the application or hiring process.