ENTRA ID & ACTIVE DIRECTORY ARCHITECT

VF Corporation is looking for an exceptional Entra ID & Active Directory Architect to join our company based in Stabio, Switzerland or Milan, Italy. Let’s talk about the role! This exciting opportunity requires a person who understands and supports an enterprise scale Active Directory environment. In this role, you will be part of the global operations team and responsible for implementing, maintaining, and supporting a complex enterprise Windows server solution. The focus of this position includes daily support functions, ongoing maintenance, performance monitoring, capacity planning, financial forecasting, project work, and the continuous availability of the Active Directory platform globally at VF. You will be responsible for governance and operational support of authentication services providing identity and access management (IAM) functions and systems enabling highly available secure employee access to applications and data across the enterprise. Areas of Responsibilities: Ensure operational stability of IAM systems and services including Active Directory, Entra ID, MFA, LDAP, single sign-on (SSO), and related supporting technologies. Evaluate Directory Services operational activities and solution designs to ensure they achieve stable, supportable outcomes. Collaborate with internal customers such as application owners, compliance, security, and system owners to drive adoption of directory services and ensure the service meets requirements. Partner with 3rd party, internal IT, and application teams that manage infrastructure and services upon which Directory Services relies. Management of identity systems, strategy, and roadmap, improving operational maturity levels and adding capabilities based on current and anticipated customer needs. Establish, document, and communicate Directory Services capabilities, policies, and procedures to key stakeholders. Lead an on-site and remote team that is responsible for the operations support, overseeing assignment, incident tickets, and delivery of service requests. Lead decision-making, planning, and execution of major upgrades and migrations. Work with internal and external auditors to provide requested evidence in a timely manner. Recommend and develop security measures to protect information and systems against unauthorized modification or loss. Remove manual efforts through automated solutions using scripts, pipelines, etc. Actively seek to research innovations in IT security as well as IAM technologies and services and strive to ensure VF continues to deliver best practices and standards. Serve as Directory Services subject matter expert and provide advisory and consulting services as needed. Partner with Managed Service Providers (MSP), consultants, recruiters, outsourcing providers, and software vendors that provide IAM products and services. Skills for Success: Extensive relevant experience in architecture and designing solutions, migrating Active Directory/Azure AD, and supporting Windows. Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience. Expert knowledge of Active Directory, Azure Active Directory/Entra ID, LDAP, Active Directory Federation Services, and other centralized identity stores. Demonstrated Identity and Access Management governance, compliance, and operational support experience for large-scale Enterprise Access Management engagements. Experience leading the delivery of functionality and services on time, within budget while still meeting business needs. Experience in managing, implementing, and maintaining Enterprise Security. Demonstrated knowledge and experience in AD assessment in terms of OU delegation, GPOs, permission, AD Trusts, two-way Trusts, and one-way Trusts. Strong hands-on experience in coding in PowerShell scripting. Additional Knowledge & Skills: Experience working in a large global enterprise environment. Strong, proven critical thinking skills and ability to identify, analyze, and resolve problems, driving solutions through to completion. Excellent team leadership and team-based critical thinking skills. Ability to self-manage on tasks and mini-projects or improvement efforts; strong facilitation skills and a clear ability to build strong relationships with business partners at all levels. Demonstrated ability to translate business drivers and priorities into security design, policies, and procedures. Provide technical perspectives to other architecture functions to ensure that solutions effectively leverage infrastructure capabilities and services and integrate with them. Must have excellent initiative, organization, and customer service skills. What’s in it For You: We’re in the business of unleashing human potential, driven by the ideas, energy, and commitment of our people. That’s why we offer comprehensive benefits that encourage mental, physical, and financial well-being for all VF associates. When it comes to benefits, we’re the total package. A supportive feedback-based culture where respect and integrity guide us in what we do. An inclusive international environment where people of diverse backgrounds, lifestyles, and nationalities love working together. Be part of an iconic lifestyle brand in a multi-brand, multi-country organization. On-site gym offering health and well-being initiatives. A discount card with 50% on all VF brands. Breakout areas offering complimentary hot drinks. Relocation support may be available to applicants who live more than 100 km from Stabio. Free to Be, Inclusion & Diversity: As a purpose-led, performance-driven company, we strive to foster a culture of belonging based on respect, connection, openness, and authenticity. We are committed to building and maintaining a workplace that celebrates the diversity of our associates, allowing them to bring their authentic selves to work every day. As an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, VF is committed to supporting disadvantaged groups whilst providing equal opportunities for both VF associates and applicants alike. If you like what you have read and want to join our team, then we would like to hear from you! #J-18808-Ljbffr