We are a leading technology organization specializing in innovative cybersecurity solutions. We are looking for a highly skilled and experienced Senior Identity & Access Management (IAM) Expert to join our dynamic team. This role is crucial in ensuring the security and integrity of our systems and managing digital identities associated with various devices and platforms.
We are seeking a Senior Identity & Access Management (IAM) Expert, providing executive-level strategic leadership and hands-on technical expertise across our global identity security ecosystem. This role represents the apex of identity domain authority within the organization, combining Siemens-wide IAM governance, risk ownership, policy leadership, and innovation stewardship with deep, credible technical expertise in emerging identity paradigms.
As the organization's most senior identity expert, you will be liaising with different internal Teams and stakeholders, to define the Siemens IAM vision and roadmap, lead strategic innovation initiatives addressing non-human identities, self-sovereign identity (SSI) frameworks, and One Tech Framework identities in OT environments, and serve as the principal advisor to the leadership, and business units on all identity-related cybersecurity matters. You will orchestrate the identity risk posture for the enterprise, ensuring our identity infrastructure meets the demands of Zero Trust architecture, regulatory compliance (NIS2, GDPR, eIDAS 2.0, DORA), and business transformation in an environment comprising of both human and non-human identities (incl. AI agents, product, etc.).
This position requires a rare combination of: strategic vision to shape multi-year identity programs, governance and risk management discipline to ensure enterprise-wide compliance and resilience, supporting the designing of solutions spanning cloud, hybrid, API, OT, and federated ecosystems, and hands-on technical depth to solve the most complex identity challenges facing modern enterprises.
Key Responsibilities
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Orchestrate Siemens wide IAM strategy and roadmap, positioning identity as a core Zero Trust control plane.
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sovereign identity (SSI), and One Tech Framework identities in OT.
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Steer identity governance, risk, and compliance, including policies, standards, audits, and regulatory alignment.
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on leadership for critical designs and complex issues.
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Align stakeholders across IT, OT, Product, business units, and partners, and mentor identity experts.
As Senior Identity & Access Management (IAM) Expert,yousupport with the shaping of a robust enterprise identity security by defining IAM strategy and architecture, governing identity risk and compliance, leading innovation across non‑human, self‑sovereign, Product and OT identities, and advising Key Business stakeholders and executives while providing hands‑on technical authority.
Skillset you bring:
Business & Leadership Capabilities
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Strategic IAM Leadership: Proven ability to define and execute Siemens-wide IAM strategy, roadmaps, and transformation programs aligned with Zero Trust architecture and business objectives.
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Executive Advisory & Risk Governance: Experience serving as identity domain authority to C-level stakeholders, translating identity risks into business impact, and driving executive decision-making.
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Regulatory & Compliance Expertise: Deep knowledge of identity-related compliance frameworks (NIS2, GDPR, eIDAS 2.0, DORA) with hands-on experience in audit preparation, policy development, and regulatory alignment.
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Cross-Functional Stakeholder Orchestration: Demonstrated success aligning and influencing diverse stakeholders across IT, OT, Product, business units, and external partners in complex, matrixed organizations.
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Innovation Stewardship: Track record of identifying, evaluating, and leading adoption of emerging identity paradigms and technologies in enterprise environments
Technical & Domain Capabilities
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Enterprise IAM Architecture: Design authority for complex, multi-domain IAM ecosystems spanning cloud, hybrid, on-premises, and federated environments.
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Modern Authentication & Authorization: Expert-level proficiency in federation protocols and standards (OIDC, OAuth2, SAML, SCIM) and cloud identity platforms (e.g., Entra ID, AWS IAM).
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Non-Human Identity Security: Specialized expertise in securing workload identities, API credentials, machine identities, service accounts, and AI agent authentication across IT and OT landscapes.
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Emerging Identity Technologies: Hands-on experience with self-sovereign identity (SSI), decentralized identifiers (DIDs), verifiable credentials, and PKI/certificate lifecycle management.
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OT & IT/OT Convergence Security: Deep understanding of identity challenges in operational technology environments, including One Tech Framework identities and industrial control system authentication.
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Identity Lifecycle & Service Management: Expertise in identity governance, provisioning workflows, credential management, and service-oriented identity operations
How we expect you to collaborate:
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Solution oriented thinking and working is mandatory.
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Strong service‑oriented thinking with a can‑do, iterate‑and-improve and ownership‑first attitude, ensuring high‑quality support for internal and external identity consumers
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Ability to collaborate with all levels of an organization up to the Executive Staff and external customers.
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Proficient in written and spoken English including security and identity terminology, paired with strong interpersonal skills and attention to detail.
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Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to a fast-paced, evolving, growing, and multilayered environments.
At Siemens, we value the diversity of our teams, promote equal opportunities, and foster an inclusive work environment. We welcome talent without distinction, respecting and supporting all forms of diversity. Our Equality Plan, in accordance with current legislation, ensures fair and transparent treatment, and reinforces our commitment to building an increasingly equitable and diverse workplace.
