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IAM Architect - Identity & Access Management

Hybrid in Marchamalo·Added 23 days ago

BASF

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Overview

Job details

  • Hybrid

    Office and home days — the ad has the split.

Requirements

  • Have the right to work in Spain

    No sponsorship mentioned, and this kind of work is rarely sponsored in Spain.

  • Speak fluent Spanish

    Listed as a requirement in the ad.

  • Work in English

    English is required, per the ad.

  • Be near Marchamalo for hybrid days

    No relocation package mentioned.

  • Have senior-level experience

    Senior-level role.

  • University degree

    “Degree in computer science, business informatics, or comparable qualification” — per the ad.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

  • Continuous learning and career development through our internal job opportunities.
  • A safe work environment where we actively promote your health and well-being.
  • Subsidized canteen on site.
  • Free company shuttle service between Alcalá and Marchamalo.
  • Competitive compensation package including a fixed salary and performance-based variable pay.
  • Opportunities to connect outside the office and stay active through company sports groups.
  • Flexible benefits package, which can be allocated voluntarily to transportation, training, childcare, and more.
  • Financial support for schooling and additional benefits for families.

The role

Ubicación

Madrid (híbrido)

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT

As an IAM Architect, you are responsible for designing, evolving, and ensuring the effective implementation of our global Identity & Access Management (IAM) landscape. You combine strategic architecture ownership with hands-on expertise, acting as the IT-Infrastructure key interface between internal teams (esp. Cybersecurity, SAP, Applications, business units) and Managed Service Providers (MSP). In cooperation with the MSP, you ensure that IAM solutions are secure, scalable, and aligned with business and compliance requirements. You will take ownership across the following IAM domains: Entra ID / Azure AD, Access Governance, SSO, MFA, PIM/PAM, Joiner-Leaver-Mover Integration, Password Management Vault, PKI & Key Management. Your key responsibilities include:

  • Define and evolve the global IAM strategy together with security and infrastructure experts
  • Design end-to-end IAM architecture across all identity lifecycle processes (Joiner-Mover-Leaver)
  • Act as professional counterpart towards MSPs: steer and govern external service delivery
  • Ensure stable, secure, and compliant IAM operations as well as integration with enterprise architecture (I&O Platform, applications, cloud)
  • Provide hands-on expertise in solution design, integrations, and complex troubleshooting scenarios
  • Support and advise projects and business stakeholders on IAM-related topics

WHAT YOU OFFER

  • Degree in computer science, business informatics, or comparable qualification
  • Several years of practical experience in IAM, ideally in an international industrial environment with strong SAP footprint
  • Broad expertise as an IAM generalist across multiple domains
  • Hands-on experience across core IAM domains, leveraging solutions such as Entra ID, SailPoint, CyberArk, SuccessFactors & ServiceNow, Keeper and DigiCert
  • Strong expertise in:
    • Microsoft Entra ID / Azure AD
    • Identity Governance solutions (e.g., SailPoint, One Identity)
    • Authentication protocols (SAML, OAuth, OpenID Connect)
    • Directory services (LDAP, Active Directory)
    • Cloud platforms (Azure, & AWS)
  • Experience working with and steering Managed Service Providers
  • Solid understanding of IT infrastructure and hybrid cloud environments
  • Strong collaboration mindset with willingness to work closely with international teams and travel to sites esp. headquarter Münster, Germany
  • Ability to translate business requirements into pragmatic, scalable solutions
  • Structured, self-driven, and solution-oriented working style
  • Strong communication skills and experience working in global teams
  • Fluent in Spanish and English

HOW TO REACH US

Submit your CV in English through the job posting so we can get to know each other. If your profile matches, our Spanish Talent Acquisition team based in Germany will contact you (phone prefix +49) and guide you through the process. With each step, you'll be closer to meeting your future team!

If you have any questions about the process, feel free to contact Liliana (liliana-marcela.quiroga-duarte@basf.com*).

*Please note that we will not be able to accept applications via this email address.

Diversity is our greatest strength!

Become a part of our winning formula for success and develop the future with us - in a global team that embraces inclusion and equal opportunities irrespective of gender, age, origin, sexual orientation, disability or belief.

Hiring process

2 steps2 interviews2–3 months in all
  1. Búsqueda de empleo y solicitud online

  2. Criba curricular y preselección

  3. Entrevista telefónica

    With a Talent Acquisition Team Europe · Phone call

    Phone interview as part of the expert preselection.

  4. Jornada de entrevista

    With the hiring department and possible team

    Personal interview to get to know you better; you also meet your possible team.

  5. Oferta de trabajo

  • No assessment centres or admission tests, except for vocational internships in Germany.
  • BASF recommends applying to at most three offers online.

About BASF

BASF is the world's largest chemical company, operating across segments including Chemicals, Materials, Industrial Solutions, Surface Technologies, Nutrition & Care, and Agricultural Solutions. Headquartered in Ludwigshafen, Germany, BASF employs over 110,000 people worldwide and serves customers in nearly every industry, from automotive and construction to pharmaceuticals and agriculture. The company is known for its integrated production sites, innovative R&D, and commitment to sustainability, aiming to balance economic success with environmental protection and social responsibility.

In Spain, BASF operates through its subsidiary BASF Española, with offices in Barcelona and Madrid, and a production site in Tarragona. The Spanish operations focus on chemicals, coatings, and agricultural solutions, and the company has a significant digital and IT hub in Barcelona, where many of the current open roles are based. BASF offers an international, collaborative work environment with opportunities for cross-border mobility, and it actively hires professionals from around the world, particularly in areas like cybersecurity, SAP, and digitalization. For international candidates, BASF provides a structured onboarding process, competitive compensation, and a strong emphasis on work-life balance and professional development.

Industry
Chemicals
Founded
1865
Employees
100,000+
Headquarters
Ludwigshafen, Germany
In Spain
Barcelona, Madrid, Tarragona
Website
basf.com

Good to know if you are moving

  • BASF has a significant digital hub in Barcelona, where many IT and cybersecurity roles are based, offering a vibrant international work environment.
  • The company provides relocation support for international hires, including visa assistance and help with finding accommodation.
  • BASF is a global leader with a strong brand, offering excellent career development opportunities across different countries and functions.
  • Spain operations include a major production site in Tarragona, one of the largest chemical complexes in Europe, providing opportunities in engineering and operations.
  • BASF emphasizes work-life balance with flexible working models, including remote work options for many roles.

In their own words

About the company & team

If you're someone who inspires others, owns their impact and wants to elevate what they do, you'll fit right in.

Until July 1, our business was part of BASF. As part of the current transition, all job listings and the application process are still hosted on the BASF platform and therefore fully presented in BASF branding.

Please do not be confused by this: All roles are positions at Surventis, and your application will be submitted to us.

At Surventis, we go beyond the surface - in everything we do. We put customers at the center, think one step ahead, and develop solutions that create real value and lasting partnerships.

We inspire each other to think further, take ownership of our work, and constantly push to elevate what's possible. If you bring your full self, challenge the obvious answer, and want to grow with a team that means it - this is your place.

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