IAM Engineer

About AkzoNobel

Since 1792, we've been supplying the innovative paints and coatings that help to color people's lives and protect what matters most. Our world class portfolio of brands – including Dulux, International, Sikkens and Interpon – is trusted by customers around the globe. We're active in more than 150 countries and use our expertise to sustain and enhance the fabric of everyday life. Because we believe every surface is an opportunity. It's what you'd expect from a pioneering and long-established paints company that's dedicated to providing sustainable solutions and preserving the best of what we have today – while creating an even better tomorrow. Let's paint the future together.

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The IAM Engineer is responsible for the translation of requirements into designs and authorization concepts based on the high-level architecture and for the chosen IT solutions and project implementation. The IAM Engineer is working closely with the Architects in the Architecture team and ensures, the solutions are build following the Architectural principles. Equally also close corporation with the security team and security architects to ensure solutions are following Security guidelines when detailing out the designs and – jointly with other internal members of the team and our partners – build and deliver in full and on time to drive value for the customers.

The ideal candidate should have a minimum of 5-6 years of hands-on experience in Zscaler Zero Trust and IAM area.

 The candidate must have hands-on experience in Zscaler Private Access (ZPA) operations. The ideal candidate will manage and optimize ZPA deployments, troubleshoot access issues, and collaborate with security and network teams to ensure seamless Zero Trust connectivity. Experience with Zscaler Internet Access (ZIA) and broader Zscaler cloud security solutions is a plus.

The IAM Engineer is responsible for the translation of requirements into designs and authorization concepts based on the high-level architecture and for the chosen IT solutions and project implementation. The IAM Engineer is working closely with the Architects in the Architecture team and ensures, the solutions are build following the Architectural principles. Equally also close corporation with the security team and security architects to ensure solutions are following Security guidelines when detailing out the designs and – jointly with other internal members of the team and our partners – build and deliver in full and on time to drive value for the customers.

The ideal candidate should have a minimum of 5-6 years of hands-on experience in AD/AAD/Workpalce/Azure/IAM administration, along with in-depth knowledge of AD/AAD.

 The candidate must have hands-on experience in Zscaler Private Access (ZPA) operations. The ideal candidate will manage and optimize ZPA deployments, troubleshoot access issues, and collaborate with security and network teams to ensure seamless Zero Trust connectivity. Experience with Zscaler Internet Access (ZIA) and broader Zscaler cloud security solutions is a plus.

Zscaler ZPA

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field
• Minimum of 3 years of hands-on experience in IAM/AD/AAD administration.
• 3–6 years of experience in network security or cloud security operations.
• Operate and maintain Zscaler Private Access (ZPA) solutions.
• Monitor and troubleshoot user access and policy enforcement.
• Collaborate with IT and security teams for Zero Trust architecture initiatives.
• Participate in Zscaler solution upgrades, change management, and reporting.
• Support integration with identity providers (Azure AD/Okta) and SaaS applications
• Hands-on experience with Zscaler ZPA (deployment, policy management, troubleshooting).
• Understanding of Zero Trust concepts and secure remote access frameworks.
• Familiarity with ZIA, cloud proxies, and identity provider integrations is a plus.

Active Directory/Azure Active Directory

• Excellent knowledge of AD/AAD and azure
• Strong knowledge of IAM solutions, Azure AD a must, Process Control a plus.
• Relevant IAM certifications will be considered a strong asset
•  Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field
• Minimum of 3 years of hands-on experience in IAM/AD/AAD administration.
• 3–6 years of experience in network security or cloud security operations.
• Operate and maintain Zscaler Private Access (ZPA) solutions.
• Monitor and troubleshoot user access and policy enforcement.
• Collaborate with IT and security teams for Zero Trust architecture initiatives.
• Participate in Zscaler solution upgrades, change management, and reporting.
• Support integration with identity providers (Azure AD/Okta) and SaaS applications
• Hands-on experience with Zscaler ZPA (deployment, policy management, troubleshooting).
• Understanding of Zero Trust concepts and secure remote access frameworks.
• Familiarity with ZIA, cloud proxies, and identity provider integrations is a plus.
• Excellent knowledge of AD/AAD and azure
• Strong knowledge of IAM solutions, Azure AD a must, Process Control a plus.
• Relevant IAM certifications will be considered a strong asset

At AkzoNobel we are highly committed to ensuring an inclusive and respectful workplace where all employees can be their best self. We strive to embrace diversity in a context of tolerance. Our talent acquisition process plays an integral part in this journey, as setting the foundations for a diverse environment. For this reason we train and educate on the implications of our Unconscious Bias in order for our TA and hiring managers to be mindful of them and take corrective actions when applicable. In our organization, all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age or disability.

Requisition ID: 50422