IAM Technical Architect with German

Project Description

We are looking for an experienced IAM Technical Architect to join a cybersecurity initiative within a highly regulated environment.

The role focuses on designing and governing a robust Identity and Access Management (IAM) and Identity Governance & Administration (IGA) architecture, ensuring security, compliance, scalability, and seamless integration across enterprise systems.

As a key technical expert, you will define end-to-end architecture concepts, guide technical decisions, assess risks, and ensure alignment with industry regulations and cybersecurity standards.

This is a highly collaborative role involving close cooperation with client-side architects, security specialists, and other technical stakeholders. The position is focused on technical architecture and solution design rather than business analysis or requirements prioritization.

Required Qualifications

• 10+ years of professional experience in IAM, IGA, cybersecurity architecture, or related security domains.
• Proven experience designing end-to-end IAM/IGA architectures in enterprise environments.
• Experience delivering and designing at least five IAM/IGA architecture implementations.
• Strong understanding of IAM/IGA integration concepts, interface architecture, and system interoperability.
• Experience working within highly regulated industries and compliance-driven environments.
• Strong knowledge of: ISO 27001, BSI IT-Grundschutz, NIS2, KRITIS.
• Experience identifying and managing technical risks, dependencies, and architectural challenges.
• Strong analytical, architectural, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience collaborating with multiple technical stakeholder groups and large-scale enterprise environments.
• Fluent German (C1/C2 level) required for project delivery and client communication.

Nice to Have

• Experience in the energy, utilities, or critical infrastructure sectors.
• Previous involvement in KRITIS-regulated environments.
• Consulting background within complex IAM/IGA transformation or implementation programs.
• Experience with large-scale identity modernization initiatives.
• Familiarity with cloud-based IAM ecosystems and hybrid identity architectures.

Scope of Services

• Design, develop, and continuously improve the overall IAM/IGA architecture.
• Create technical solution concepts and define integration strategies for IAM/IGA ecosystems.
• Ensure a coherent and scalable end-to-end architecture across all identity-related services and platforms.
• Design interfaces and integration mechanisms between IAM/IGA solutions and connected enterprise applications.
• Identify architectural risks, dependencies, technical constraints, and mitigation strategies.
• Ensure architectural compliance with security policies, regulatory requirements, and industry standards, including: ISO 27001, BSI IT-Grundschutz, NIS2, KRITIS.
• Collaborate with client-side architects, security experts, and technical teams to drive architectural decisions.
• Provide technical leadership and architectural guidance throughout the entire solution lifecycle.
• Support governance processes and ensure architectural consistency across the program.
• Review solution designs and recommend improvements in line with security and compliance requirements.