Identity & Governance Specialist (m/w/d)

YOUR SHOES TO FILL:

• Support and drive Identity & Access Management (IAM) and User Access Management (UAM) activities, including access provisioning, access modifications, and periodic access reviews.
• Perform compliance and control-related activities in line with SOX, ISO, and IT governance requirements, and support the testing of control effectiveness.
• Identify control gaps, coordinate remediation activities, and ensure accurate, traceable, and audit-ready documentation.
• Support internal and external audits by providing required evidence, documentation, and information.
• Analyze existing IAM processes and contribute to their continuous improvement and automation.
• Partner with business stakeholders, application owners, and technical teams to define access requirements and implement secure and compliant access management practices.
• Support users, entities, and teams with IAM-related requests and inquiries through the ticketing system.

YOUR WALK OF LIFE:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, Business Informatics, or a related field; alternatively, completed vocational training in IT or equivalent practical experience.
• Initial to several years of professional experience in Identity & Access Management, IT Security, IT Governance, Compliance, or related IT functions.
• Good understanding of IAM and UAM concepts, including identity lifecycle management, Joiner-Mover-Leaver processes, access management, and access reviews.
• Experience with Microsoft Entra ID; knowledge of Entra ID Governance, Entitlement Management, or Lifecycle Workflows is an advantage.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and hands-on experience using service management and ticketing systems.
• Understanding of role-based access control (RBAC), least-privilege principles, privileged access management, and administrative access concepts.
• Familiarity with compliance, risk, and control frameworks such as SOX, ISO, ITGC, or NIST is a plus.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills, with the ability to create and maintain clear, structured, and auditable documentation.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills when working with business stakeholders, audit teams, and IT colleagues.
• Professional proficiency in both English and German (minimum B2 level); relevant certifications such as Microsoft SC-300, ITIL, CISA, or CISM are considered a plus.

WE OFFER:

BIRKENSTOCK offers you all the advantages of a successful, fast growing, global company: dynamic work environment, considerable design freedom, authentic and open corporate culture and excellent development opportunities. Sounds exciting? It is. Our Talent Acquisition team is looking forward to receiving your online application!