Description

BIRKENSTOCK is a global brand which embraces all consumers regardless of geography, gender, age and income. The company is deeply footed on a family tradition of shoemaking that can be traced back to 1774. With around 6200 employees worldwide, BIRKENSTOCK is the largest employer in the German footwear industry. To ensure our quality standards, we produce over 95% of our products in Germany and source more than 90% of our materials and components from Europe. The BIRKENSTOCK Group is headquartered in Linz am Rhein and maintains several locations in Germany, as well as sales offices in Europe, North America, the Middle East and Asia.

Join us in shaping the future at our location in Cologne as a

Senior Cloud & Identity Administrator (m/f/d)

  • Manage and develop Microsoft Cloud technologies in the identity area.
  • Oversee rights and role management to ensure proper access control.
  • Manage and support MS 365, Entra ID, and Exchange Online platforms.
  • Administer and troubleshoot Azure resources and services.
  • Manage Microsoft Active Directory and Windows Server environments.
  • Collaborate with network, application, and critical platform teams to ensure seamless identity management integration.
  • Support and further develop SAP-related identity management systems.
  • Provide expert technical support for end-users, addressing issues related to identity access and security.
  • Continuously improve identity management processes and cloud resource optimization.

  • At least 3-5 years of experience in identity management or related IT fields.
  • Experience with Cloud technologies, Microsoft technologies, including Active Directory, MS 365, Entra ID, and Azure.
  • Proficiency in identity management and access control systems.
  • Professional certifications in the identity management or cloud technology area are highly desirable (e.g., Microsoft Certified: Identity and Access Administrator, Azure certifications)
  • English written and spoken is a must. German is a plus
  • Enthusiastic about your role and open to learning new technologies.
  • Ability to work independently and proactively acquire new knowledge and skills.
  • Good analytical and conceptual skills
  • Ability to work in a team, strong communication skills and enjoy working with people.
  • Independent and solution-orientated way of working.

BIRKENSTOCK offers you all the advantages of a successful, fast growing, global company: dynamic work environment, considerable design freedom, authentic and open corporate culture and excellent development opportunities.