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Shape the digital identity of tomorrow with us
You want to make a real technological impact at a globally operating chemical company? At Covestro, we combine a drive for innovation with a clear commitment to sustainability – and we're looking for people who embody both.
As a Microsoft Active Directory Architect (m/f/d) in our Identity and Access Management team, you will play a key role in advancing our digital identity infrastructure. You will shape how Covestro accesses its systems securely and efficiently across the globe – with real creative latitude, direct collaboration with leadership bodies and global partners, and an environment that values technical depth just as much as out-of-the-box thinking.
In addition to our diverse benefits, a full-time position comes with an attractive starting salary between €89,400/year and €108,500/year plus a variable component. The starting salary is based on your qualifications and professional experience.
What awaits you in this role:
- You develop strategy, technical design and architectural guidelines for our company-wide IAM and Active Directory environment
- Together with your IAM colleagues, you drive the transformation to modern identity and directory technologies – including shared ownership of relevant roadmap workstreams and regular communication of status and progress
- Identifying innovative technology solutions that reduce costs, increase efficiency and minimise risks is equally part of your responsibilities
- You support engineering and operations teams through targeted expert guidance during the implementation of developed solutions
- In close collaboration with Audit, Risk, Compliance and Security teams, you address open items and consistently prioritise necessary remediation measures
- Through presentations, workshops and the creation of content, you actively contribute to knowledge sharing around IAM standards and best practices
What you bring to the table:
- A completed university degree in information technology as well as deep expertise in Microsoft Active Directory, DNS and relevant Microsoft technologies
- Strong expertise in integrating on-premises AD with cloud environments such as MS Entra ID for hybrid identity management
- Proficiency in PowerShell or comparable scripting languages for automation and audit queries
- Experience with multi-factor authentication, privileged account management and ideally IT/OT architectures – preferably from the chemical industry
- Relevant certifications (Identity and Access Administrator, CISSP or CISM) are a clear advantage
- Strong communication and influencing skills as well as the ability to independently learn new technologies and act in a solution-oriented manner under pressure
- Good German language skills and fluent English, both written and spoken
This position is generally to be filled on a full-time basis. Would you like to work part-time? Feel free to apply in this case as well, stating your desired percentage.
For initial questions, Chris Rziha ([email protected]) is happy to help.
Please do not use this email address to send your application or CV. To apply, please click the "Apply" button. Applications submitted by email will not be considered.
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Perfection? Not required!
The requirements are not met 100%, but you are still interested in the position? Are you curious, courageous and colorful as we are? No problem!
We'll tackle this together - as a team! With proper onboarding and tailored development opportunities.
Apply now!
We look forward to receive your application! Become #1ofUs!
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:
https://www.career.covestro.de/de/about-covestro/covestro-as-an-employer/employee-benefits
Contact Us
www.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.
Skills Required
- Completed university degree in information technology
- Deep expertise in Microsoft Active Directory and DNS
- Strong expertise integrating on-premises AD with cloud environments such as MS Entra ID (hybrid identity)
- Proficiency in PowerShell or comparable scripting languages for automation and audit queries
- Experience with multi-factor authentication (MFA) implementations
- Experience with privileged account/privileged access management (PAM)
- Experience with IT/OT architectures
- Relevant certifications (Identity and Access Administrator, CISSP or CISM)
- Strong communication and influencing skills; ability to learn independently and act solution-oriented under pressure
- Good German language skills and fluent English (written and spoken)
Covestro Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Covestro and has not been reviewed or approved by Covestro.
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — The company publicly commits to pay equity and a transparent compensation structure, signaling consistency across roles and levels. Competitive pay for manufacturing, engineering, and operations is frequently highlighted alongside solid benefits.
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Retirement Support — U.S. offerings include a 401(k) with company matching and additional retirement contributions, plus an employee stock purchase program. The retirement setup is repeatedly described as especially strong, with examples of automatic contributions and generous matching.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off and holiday observance are standard, complemented by two paid volunteer days in the U.S. Supplemental parental leave and adoption assistance add depth to family support.
Covestro Insights
What We Do
Covestro is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of high-quality polymer materials and their components. With its innovative products, processes and methods, the company helps enhance sustainability and the quality of life in many areas. Covestro supplies customers around the world in key industries such as mobility, building and living, as well as the electrical and electronics sector. In addition, polymers from Covestro are also used in sectors such as sports and leisure, cosmetics and health, as well as in the chemical industry itself. The company is committed to becoming fully circular and is striving to become climate neutral by 2035 (scope 1, 2 and 3). Covestro generated sales of EUR 14.4 billion in fiscal 2023. At the end of 2023, the company had 48 production sites worldwide and employed approximately 17,500 people (calculated as full-time equivalents). Data protection information: https://www.covestro.com/en/social-media-privacy-statements
