Directory Services Architect (m/w/d)

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Role Summary The Directory Services Architect supports the design, optimization, and operation of enterprise directory and identity platforms (Active Directory and Microsoft Entra ID) in hybrid environments. Working closely with cross-functional teams, this role contributes to establishing standards, improving security and reliability, and enabling seamless access for users, devices, and applications.

Your Challenge Design and continuously improve enterprise directory services architecture, including Active Directory, Microsoft Entra ID, and related identity platforms

Define architecture standards, technical guidelines, best practices, and governance principles for directory and identity services

Provide architectural guidance for privileged access, authentication technologies, identity integrations, certificates, and PKI-related topics

Apply advanced troubleshooting skills to resolve complex directory, identity, authentication, access, and infrastructure-related issues

Support risk assessments, incident response, operational improvements, and logging and monitoring requirements

Enable Service Center Operations through documentation, guidance, standards, and knowledge transfer

Collaborate with infrastructure, cloud, security, workplace, and application teams to deliver secure, reliable, and scalable directory services solutions

Profil

Education: University degree in Computer Science, Business Informatics, or a comparable field

Professional Experience: Several years of experience in implementing and managing Active Directory services in an enterprise environment

Skills: Solid experience with Active Directory and Microsoft Entra ID

Scripting and automation skills, particularly with PowerShell; general coding experience is desired

Understanding of identity and access management concepts and best practices

Experience with privileged access concepts and directory services operations

Basic knowledge of authentication protocols and certificate management

Language skills: Very good German and English language skills

Personality: Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams

Ability to translate complex environments into clear strategies, roadmaps, and measurable outcomes

KPI-driven, service-oriented mindset with strong governance and risk awareness

International travel readiness

Diversity and inclusion are part of our DNA. We filter exclusively for the best talent. We therefore welcome applications from all people regardless of age, gender, origin, ancestry, disability, or other legally protected grounds.

Wir bieten

You will work with a high degree of independence and decision-making freedom

Performance-based pay and comprehensive benefits

35 hours per week with flexitime or trust-based working hours (depending on the position) plus 30 days of vacation

Option for hybrid working (4 days in Ludwigsburg, 1 day mobile). (For children under 12 years of age, the following still applies: 3 days in Ludwigsburg, 2 days mobile)

Everyone has talent: Our talent management process supports you in your professional development

Company restaurant

Places in a private daycare center in the vicinity (both for children under and over 3 years of age)

A modern company pension plan to supplement your statutory pension insurance

Additional private health insurance (e.g., supplementary dental insurance)

A large number of discounts in our corporate benefits portal (e.g., on vacations, fashion, insurance, etc.)

Mobility offers: subsidy for the Deutschlandticket, JobRad leasing, and e-charging stations in the free parking garage with company charging rates

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