Microsoft Active Directory Architect (m/f/d) – including salary information

Job Overview

Microsoft Active Directory Architect (m/f/d) in our Identity and Access Management team. Shape Covestro’s digital identity infrastructure, leading strategies, design and implementation of modern IAM and Active Directory solutions.

Responsibilities

• Develop strategy, technical design and architectural guidelines for our company‑wide IAM and Active Directory environment.
• Drive transformation to modern identity and directory technologies, share ownership of roadmap workstreams and regularly communicate status and progress.
• Identify innovative technology solutions that reduce costs, increase efficiency and minimise risks.
• Support engineering and operations teams with expert guidance during implementation of solutions.
• Collaborate with Audit, Risk, Compliance and Security teams to address open items and prioritise remediation measures.
• Deliver presentations, workshops and create content to share knowledge on IAM standards and best practices.

Qualifications

• Completed university degree in information technology.
• Deep expertise in Microsoft Active Directory, DNS and related Microsoft technologies.
• Strong expertise in integrating on‑premises AD with cloud environments such as MS Entra ID for hybrid identity management.
• Proficiency in PowerShell or comparable scripting languages for automation and audit queries.
• Experience with multi‑factor authentication, privileged account management and ideally IT/OT architectures—preferably from the chemical industry.
• Relevant certifications (Identity and Access Administrator, CISSP or CISM) are a clear advantage.
• Strong communication, influencing skills and ability to learn new technologies independently and act solution‑oriented under pressure.
• Good German language skills and fluent English, both written and spoken.

Benefits

• Full‑time position with a starting salary between €89,400 and €108,500 per year plus a variable component, based on qualifications and experience.
• Flexible working hours, support for balancing family and work, and active health promotion.
• Option to convert part of the salary into long‑term or retirement savings.
• Generous overall benefits package.

EEO Statement

Covestro welcomes applications from all individuals, regardless of racial or ethnic origin, skin color, nationality, religion, philosophy, gender, age, physical characteristics, marital status, disability, appearance, sexual orientation and sexual identity. We are committed to treating all applicants fairly and avoiding discrimination.