Lead Cyber Security (Identity and Access Management)

Job Description

Do you enjoy security and identity management? Would you like to be part of developing global platforms, from system integrations to identity management

Lead Cyber Security (Identity and Access Management)

We are looking for an experienced technical professional for the Lead Cyber Security (Identity and Access Management) position within our platform products division. Your role will be to take charge of the overall strategy and development of our Customer Identity and Access Management (CIAM) platform. You will lead and develop an international team, manage the Connect 2.0 (Ping Identity) platform, and work closely with divisions such as Cyber Security, Privacy, OneCRM, and eCommerce to deliver secure and reliable identity solutions worldwide.

What you will do in this role:

• Take ownership of the overall strategy and development of our identity management platform (CIAM).
• Lead, develop, and mentor a CIAM team of specialists.
• Manage the Connect 2.0 (Ping Identity) platform and related identity services.
• Establish clear rules and procedures for login (authentication), permissions (authorization), consent management, and identity security.
• Drive the expansion and adoption of our identity management solution across eCommerce, CRM, and other customer-facing websites.
• Partner with Cyber Security, Privacy, and Legal teams to ensure our solutions comply with security regulations and laws.
• Take responsibility for day-to-day platform operations, the budget, and collaboration with external vendors.
• Monitor system reliability and measure the overall business value of the platform.

What you should have:

• IAM / CIAM Technologies: 5+ years of experience with customer identity management, ideally with knowledge of the Ping Identity (Connect 2.0) platform and login, permission, and consent management processes.
• Leadership: Experience with or the ambition to lead, mentor, and develop a small team of technical specialists in an international environment.
• Strategic Management & Security: Ability to plan platform development and coordinate security with cyber security and privacy teams.
• Operations & Partnerships: Experience managing day-to-day system operations, budgets, and collaborating with technology vendors and internal systems (e.g., CRM, eCommerce).
• English: Good communication and presentation skills in English for daily management of global products.

What we offer:

• Exciting work in a great team, global projects, international environment
• Opportunity to learn and grow professionally within the company globally
• Hybrid working model, flexible role pattern
• Competitive salary & incentive pay
• Pension and health insurance contributions
• Internal reward system and referral scheme
• 5 weeks annual leave, 5 sick days, 15 days of certified sick leave paid above statutory requirements annually, 40 paid hours annually for volunteering activities, 12 weeks of parental contribution
• Cafeteria for tax free benefits according to your choice (meal vouchers, sport, culture, health, travel, etc.), Multisport Card
• Vodafone, Raiffeisen Bank, Foodora, and discount programmes
• Up-to-date laptop and iPhone
• Parking in the garage, showers, refreshments, massage chairs, library, music corner

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Required Skills:

Access Management Software, Access Management Software, Authentication Protocols, Business Informatics, Cloud Architectures, Data Engineering, Data Privacy, Data Security, Data Visualization, Design Applications, DevSecOps, Digital Transformation, General Data Protection Regulation, Identity Management Systems, Information Systems, Information Technology (IT), Information Technology Management, Platform Management, Privacy Regulations, Product Delivery, Security Compliance, Software Configurations, Software Development, Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), Solution Architecture {+ 3 more}

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Regular

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Job Posting End Date:

10/31/2026

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