Directory Services Architect (m/w/d)

Mann + Hummel, Inc.; Ludwigsburg; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company restaurant

Daycare nearby

Pension plan

Private health insurance

Corporate discounts

Mobility benefits

Flexitime

30 days vacation

Hybrid work option

Job summary

MANN+HUMMEL is seeking a Directory Services Architect to design, optimize and operate enterprise directory and identity platforms (Active Directory and Microsoft Entra ID) in hybrid environments. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to set standards, improve security and reliability, and enable seamless access for users, devices, and applications.

The role requires a university degree in CS or related field, several years of AD/Entra ID experience, PowerShell scripting, and strong

Qualifications

• Solid experience with Active Directory and Microsoft Entra ID
• Scripting and automation using PowerShell; coding experience desirable
• Understanding of identity and access management concepts and best practices
• Experience with privileged access concepts and directory services operations
• Basic knowledge of authentication protocols and certificate management

Responsibilities

• Design, optimize, and operate enterprise directory and identity platforms in hybrid environments
• Help establish standards, improve security and reliability, and enable seamless access for users, devices, and applications
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate complex environments into clear roadmaps and measurable outcomes
• Offer governance and risk-awareness in service delivery and operations

Skills

Active Directory

Microsoft Entra ID

PowerShell scripting

IAM concepts

Privileged access

Authentication protocols

English and German

Cross-functional communication

Education

University degree in Computer Science or related field

Job description

Ludwigsburg | DE | Information Technology | Experienced | Unlimited

As worldwide experts in filtration, MANN+HUMMEL develop solutions for vehicles, industrial applications, clean air inside vehicles and the sustainable use of water. With team spirit and an open culture of communication, we are continuously working towards achieving our vision of ‘leadership in filtration’. Become part of our team.

Job Description

Job Description

Role Summary

The Directory Services Architect supports the design, optimization, and operation of enterprise directory and identity platforms (Active Directory and Microsoft Entra ID) in hybrid environments. Working closely with cross-functional teams, this role contributes to establishing standards, improving security and reliability, and enabling seamless access for users, devices, and applications.

Your Profile

• Education: University degree in Computer Science, Business Informatics, or a comparable field
• Professional Experience: Several years of experience in implementing and managing Active Directory services in an enterprise environment
• Skills:
  • Solid experience with Active Directory and Microsoft Entra ID
  • Scripting and automation skills, particularly with PowerShell; general coding experience is desired
  • Understanding of identity and access management concepts and best practices
  • Experience with privileged access concepts and directory services operations
  • Basic knowledge of authentication protocols and certificate management
• Language skills: Very good German and English language skills
• Personality:
  • Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams
  • Ability to translate complex environments into clear strategies, roadmaps, and measurable outcomes
  • KPI-driven, service-oriented mindset with strong governance and risk awareness
  • International travel readiness

Diversity and inclusion are part of our DNA. We filter exclusively for the best talent. We therefore welcome applications from all people regardless of age, gender, origin, ancestry, disability, or other legally protected grounds.

• You will work with a high degree of independence and decision-making freedom
• Performance-based pay and comprehensive benefits
• 35 hours per week with flexitime or trust-based working hours (depending on the position) plus 30 days of vacation
• Option for hybrid working (4 days in Ludwigsburg, 1 day mobile). (For children under 12 years of age, the following still applies: 3 days in Ludwigsburg, 2 days mobile)
• Everyone has talent: Our talent management process supports you in your professional development
• Company restaurant
• Places in a private daycare center in the vicinity (both for children under and over 3 years of age)
• A modern company pension plan to supplement your statutory pension insurance
• Additional private health insurance (e.g., supplementary dental insurance)
• A large number of discounts in our corporate benefits portal (e.g., on vacations, fashion, insurance, etc.)
• Mobility offers: subsidy for the Deutschlandticket, JobRad leasing, and e-charging stations in the free parking garage with company charging rates