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Senior Identity Governance Architect

Hybrid in Spain·Added 3 months ago (last checked 27 Oct)

Telefónica

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Our summary

Work mode
Hybrid, Spain
Spanish
Fluent
Experience
5+ years
Education
University degree

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Skills

This job advert was originally written in Spanish.

Requirements

What we're looking for

AND FOR THIS, WE BELIEVE IT WOULD BE IDEAL IF YOU HAD...

Education

REQUIRED

University degree in Computer Engineering, Telecommunications, Cybersecurity, or an equivalent technological field, or demonstrable professional experience providing a comparable level of knowledge.

Current official certification or technical accreditation in SailPoint IdentityIQ.

Experience

More than 5 years of professional experience in Identity Governance & Administration projects.

Proven experience in designing, implementing, and evolving solutions based on SailPoint IdentityIQ.

Experience in defining IGA architectures and designing identity lifecycle governance models.

Experience integrating SailPoint IdentityIQ with authoritative sources, corporate directories, enterprise applications, databases, and services through connectors or custom developments.

Experience with onboarding, offboarding, and modification processes, provisioning and deprovisioning, access certifications, segregation of duties, roles, and access policies.

Experience technically leading projects, coordinating teams, and overseeing the quality of deliverables.

Experience participating in pre-sales activities, estimations, preparation of technical proposals, RFPs, and client presentations.

Ability to work with technical stakeholders, security officers, architects, management, and executive leadership.

Technical skills

Advanced knowledge of SailPoint IdentityIQ architecture, components, configuration, and functional capabilities.

Mastery of IGA processes: Joiner, Mover, Leaver; provisioning; access certifications; role management; policies; segregation of duties; and account governance.

Experience integrating with Active Directory, LDAP, databases, HR systems, enterprise applications, REST/SOAP APIs, and specific connectors.

Knowledge of Java, BeanShell, XML, rules, workflows, forms, and SailPoint IdentityIQ customizations.

Knowledge of identity architectures, authorization models, RBAC, ABAC, and governance of the lifecycle for internal and external users.

Ability to define high-availability architectures, security, integration, performance, traceability, and operational considerations.

Knowledge of migration methodologies, data analysis, identity reconciliation, and transitions between IGA platforms.

Knowledge of DevSecOps practices, version control, configuration management, and automation of the deployment cycle.

Nice to have

Additional certifications related to SailPoint IdentityIQ, security architecture, identity management, or cybersecurity.

Training in architecture methodologies, project management, information security, or reference frameworks such as ISO 27001, NIST, or Zero Trust.

Experience migrating from legacy or custom-developed IGA platforms to SailPoint IdentityIQ will be especially valued. Certifications (desirable)

To perform the role, the skills that would best fit the team and the project would be:

We are looking for someone with strategic vision, technical solidity, and the ability to turn complex needs into viable, scalable IGA solutions aligned with client objectives.

It will be important to have autonomy, technical leadership capability, structured thinking, and results orientation. We also particularly value the ability to communicate architectural decisions clearly, coordinate multidisciplinary teams, anticipate risks, and build trust with both technical and executive stakeholders.

The role requires initiative, the ability to thrive in transformation contexts, and a commitment to building a reference IGA capability within the team, sharing knowledge and actively contributing to the growth of other professionals.

Languages

Required: fluent Spanish.

Valuable: an English level sufficient to work with technical documentation, vendors, and international teams, preferably B2 or higher.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

  • Work-life balance measures and flexible working hours
  • Ongoing training and certifications.
  • Hybrid remote work model.
  • Attractive social benefits package
  • Excellent dynamic and multidisciplinary work environment
  • Volunteering programs

The role

In Telefónica Tech's Identity & Access Management team, we help large organizations protect their assets and business processes through advanced identity management and access control solutions.

We design, implement, and operate Identity Governance & Administration, Privileged Access Management, Access Management, and Customer Identity capabilities, working on complex technological environments and strategic transformation projects.

Our goal is to evolve identity management towards more secure, automated, and efficient models, accompanying our clients throughout the entire lifecycle: from strategy and architecture definition to solution implementation, operation, and evolution.

What you'll do

WHAT WILL YOUR DAY-TO-DAY BE LIKE?

Your mission will be

Become the technical reference for Identity Governance & Administration within the team, leading the definition of solutions and strategic projects based primarily on SailPoint IdentityIQ, as well as the development and consolidation of this capability within Telefónica Tech.

You will participate from the outset in a highly relevant transformation project, focused on evolving a custom-developed IGA platform towards SailPoint IdentityIQ, with real influence over its architecture, migration strategy, planning, and subsequent implementation.

Your day-to-day

You will analyze existing IGA platforms, identity governance processes, authoritative sources, applications, roles, permissions, and provisioning models.

You will define functional and technical architectures on SailPoint IdentityIQ, tailored to each client's security, business, integration, and operational requirements.

You will design evolution and migration strategies from legacy or custom-developed IGA platforms to SailPoint IdentityIQ.

You will develop roadmaps, implementation plans, coexistence models, effort estimates, dependencies, risks, and transition criteria.

You will participate in the technical definition of RFPs, proposals, bids, technical documentation, and responses to tendering processes.

You will technically lead IGA projects throughout their analysis, design, construction, integration, testing, go-live, and evolution phases.

You will technically coordinate the teams assigned to different projects, distributing activities, overseeing deliverables, and ensuring the quality of solutions.

You will collaborate with clients, internal teams, vendors, and partners to resolve architectural decisions and ensure the viability of proposed solutions.

You will define standards, methodologies, best practices, and reusable assets that strengthen and scale the team's IGA capability.

You will participate in identifying and qualifying new opportunities, contributing to the growth of the Identity Governance practice within Telefónica Tech.

You will act as a technical mentor for other professionals on the team, promoting knowledge transfer and the development of new capabilities in SailPoint and IGA.

About Telefónica

Telefónica is one of the world's largest telecommunications companies, providing fixed and mobile connectivity, digital services, and technology solutions to consumers and businesses across Europe and Latin America. With over 100,000 employees and a strong presence in Spain, the UK, Germany, and Brazil, the company operates through brands such as Movistar, O2, and Vivo, and has expanded into areas like cybersecurity, cloud, IoT, and AI through its innovation units.

In Spain, Telefónica is headquartered in Madrid and is a major employer of tech talent, with a strong focus on cybersecurity, data, and AI. The company actively hires international professionals, offering roles in English and fostering a diverse, innovative culture. Its Spanish operations are central to its global strategy, making it a relevant option for internationals seeking to work in a large, established tech and telecom player in Spain.

Industry
Telecom
Founded
1924
Employees
100,000+
Headquarters
Madrid, Spain
In Spain
Madrid, Barcelona

Good to know if you are moving

  • Telefónica's Spanish offices are largely based in Madrid and Barcelona, with a significant tech hub in the Distrito Telefónica complex in Madrid.
  • The company frequently hires international tech talent and many roles are offered in English, making it accessible for non-Spanish speakers.
  • Telefónica has a strong commitment to innovation, with dedicated units like gAIt and Wayra focusing on AI and startups.
  • The company offers a comprehensive relocation package and support for international hires, including visa assistance.
  • With a global presence and a large Spanish operation, Telefónica provides opportunities for internal mobility across countries and roles.

In their own words

About the company & team

Telefónica Tech is the leading digital transformation company of the Telefónica Group. We offer a wide range of integrated technological services and solutions in Cybersecurity, Cloud, IoT, Big Data, Artificial Intelligence, and Blockchain, with which we support our clients in their digital transformation.

We are a group of over 6,200 brave people who work every day from different points around the world to achieve excellence, through leadership based on transparency and team spirit. If you identify with our pillars, we can't wait to meet you!

www.telefonicatech.com

Additional information

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Therefore, we promote and guarantee the inclusion of all people regardless of gender, age, sexual orientation and identity, culture, disability, or any other condition.

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