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What we ask Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field6–8+ years of hands-on experience in Identity & Access Management design and implementationStrong expertise in IGA (SailPoint, Saviynt, OneIdentity), SSO (Ping, Okta, Entra ID), and directory services (AD/LDAP)Experience with cloud identity (Azure, AWS) and enterprise integrations (e.g. SAP)Proficiency in scripting and automation (Python, PowerShell)Proven experience working in Agile/Scrum environmentsStrong troubleshooting and root cause analysis skills (Tier 3 level)Ability to act as a senior technical escalation point and guide engineering decisionsStrong stakeholder management and communication skills across technical and business teamsA mindset focused on continuous improvement, automation, and engineering excellenceYou recognize yourself in our three core values:You share a broader view than just your position and connect to our purposeYou are customer-focused and act with speed and decisivenessYou take responsibility and continuously seek opportunities to improveWhat we offerA key technical leadership role in a global IAM transformation programOpportunity to shape and build a modern, enterprise-wide identity platformCollaboration with international teams across security, architecture, and engineeringStrong focus on personal development, certifications, and career growthCompetitive compensation and benefits packageVacancy descriptionAs Lead IAM Engineer, you will lead the end-to-end engineering lifecycle of Identity and Access Management solutions within FrieslandCampina. You will design, build, test, and maintain IAM capabilities including Identity Governance (IGA), Single Sign-On (SSO), Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), and Privileged Access Management (PAM).You will work closely with the CISO Office, Enterprise Architecture, Infrastructure, Cloud teams, SAP teams, and external partners to deliver secure and scalable identity solutions. Acting as the highest technical escalation point (Tier 3), you will troubleshoot complex issues, perform root cause analysis, and implement long-term improvements.You will lead engineering initiatives within Agile delivery frameworks, ensuring alignment with enterprise architecture and security standards. A key part of your role is driving automation, reducing manual processes, and improving operational efficiency across identity lifecycle management.In addition, you will mentor engineers, contribute to technical standards, and develop high-quality documentation such as runbooks and solution designs.Your impact will be visible across the organization, strengthening security, improving user experience, reducing risk exposure, and enabling a scalable, future-ready identity platform.