Microsoft Identity Technical Lead

UCB; Eigenbrakel; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

UCB is seeking a Microsoft Identity Technical Lead to define the global direction of identity and access across the organization. You will lead a team of technical experts, shaping security strategy and translating it into concrete projects while ensuring reliable day-to-day operations.

With a global scope spanning Europe, the US and Japan, you will enable secure access to systems and applications, collaborating with Cyber Security and application teams to implement secure identity solutions and

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of relevant experience as a technical lead with Microsoft identity
• Strong design, implementation and evolution of MS identity solutions in cloud and on-prem
• Solid knowledge of AD, Entra ID, MFA, CA, cert services and MS security ecosystem
• Understanding of IAM standards: RBAC, SAML, OAuth, OIDC
• Experience leading technical projects end-to-end and coordinating teams
• Strong communication with stakeholders and leadership
• Fluent in English; Dutch/French an asset

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate a team of technical experts across priorities, projects, operations and incidents
• Define and drive global architecture and roadmap for Microsoft identity across cloud and on-prem
• Drive identity projects from requirements to design, implementation and delivery
• Contribute to UCB’s Zero Trust strategy using Microsoft identity technologies
• Maintain expertise in Active Directory, Entra ID, MFA, CA and related identity tech
• Collaborate with security, infrastructure and application teams to securely integrate new systems
• Communicate technical strategies and roadmaps clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders, including senior leadership

Skills

Microsoft Identity

Leadership

Active Directory

Entra ID

MFA

Conditional Access

SAML/OAuth/OIDC

Stakeholder mgmt

English fluent

Dutch/French asset

Security architecture

Job description

Make your mark for patients

We are looking for a

Braine-l’Alleud, Belgium

About The Role

As Microsoft Identity Technical Lead, you will be responsible for the global direction and evolution of Microsoft technologies managing identity and access across UCB. You will combine team leadership with strong technical expertise, leading a team of technical experts to translate our security strategy and roadmap into concrete projects while maintaining reliable day-to-day operations.

With a global scope covering regions including Europe, the United States and Japan, you will play a key role in enabling secure access to systems and applications within and beyond UCB.

Who You’ll Work With

You will be working in a team that plays a central role in UCB’s global cyber security strategy. You will lead and coordinate a group of technical experts while collaborating closely with Cyber Security, other technology leads, application teams and colleagues across the wider organization.

You will also contribute to cross-functional technology projects, helping teams integrate new applications securely into UCB’s identity environment, and present key projects and technology roadmaps to senior stakeholders.

What You’ll Do

• Lead and coordinate a team of technical experts, organizing priorities across projects, operational activities and incidents
• Define and drive the global architecture and roadmap for Microsoft identity technologies across cloud and on-premises environments
• Drive identity projects from requirements gathering and solution design through technical implementation, integration and delivery
• Contribute to UCB’s Zero Trust security strategy using Microsoft identity and security technologies
• Maintain strong expertise across Active Directory, Microsoft Entra ID, multifactor authentication, Conditional Access, certificate services and related identity technologies
• Collaborate with security, infrastructure and application teams to integrate new systems securely into UCB’s identity environment
• Communicate technical strategies, projects and roadmaps clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders, including senior leadership

Interested? For this role we’re looking for the following education, experience and skills

• At least 5 years of relevant experience as a technical lead, combining experience leading technical experts with strong hands-on Microsoft identity expertise
• Strong experience designing, implementing and evolving complex Microsoft identity and access management solutions in cloud and on-premises environments
• Solid knowledge of Microsoft technologies including Active Directory, Microsoft Entra ID, multifactor authentication, Conditional Access, certificate services and the broader Microsoft security ecosystem
• Strong understanding of identity and access management standards and concepts, including role-based access control, SAML, OAuth and OpenID Connect
• Experience leading technical projects end-to-end and structuring teams to balance strategic projects, operational responsibilities and infrastructure incidents
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to translate technical topics into clear recommendations for different audiences
• Fluent in English; knowledge of Dutch and/or French is an asset

About Us

UCB is a global biopharmaceutical company, focusing on neurology and immunology. We are over 9.000 people in all four corners of the globe, inspired by patients and driven by science.

Why work with us?

At UCB, we don’t just complete tasks, we create value. We aren’t afraid to push forward, collaborate, and innovate to make our mark for patients. We have a caring, supportive culture where everyone feels included, respected, and has equal opportunities to do their best work. We ‘go beyond’ to create value for our patients, and always with a human focus, whether that’s on our patients, our employees, or our planet. Working for us, you will discover a place where you can grow, and have the freedom to carve your own career path to achieve your full potential.

At UCB, we’ve embraced a hybrid-first approach to work, bringing teams together in local hubs to foster collaborative curiosity. Unless expressly stated in the description or precluded by the nature of the position, roles are hybrid with 40% of your time spent in the office.

UCB is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions will be made without regard to any characteristic protected by applicable laws.

Should you require any adjustments to our process to assist you in demonstrating your strengths and capabilities contact us on [e-mail]. Please note should your enquiry not relate to adjustments; we will not be able to support you through this channel.