Your responsibilities:

• Definition of a flexible and future-oriented IT architecture based on Microsoft 365 and Microsoft Entra in accordance with the given business requirements and the overall target architecture with focus on Microsoft Cloud solutions
• Strengthen security posture of Microsoft Cloud Services
• Steer providers in delivering services in accordance with our architecture
• Discover optimization potential and drive towards automation
• Proactive improvement of the IT architecture landscape according to defined specifications
• Responsible for the validation of technical solutions delivered by service providers for handover to operations
• Interaction at project level in a multicultural and multi-site environment with all management levels
• Regular participation in the Enterprise Architecture Chapter
• Consult and upskill Co-Workers in Microsoft Cloud topics

You offer us:

• Successfully completed studies at a university of applied sciences (min. Bachelor's degree) in the field of IT or equivalent training
• 3-5 years of experience as an IT architect in the field of M365, including Microsoft Entra and Windows Server Active Directory, and in various projects or within service delivery organizations
• Preferably substantial knowledge in MS Azure, MS Defender, MS Purview, DNS and Email infrastructure
• Experience of working in IT product-oriented teams
• Sound knowledge and experience of IT architectures, ideally with certification
• Experience in managing external service providers
• Fluent in English (business level)
• Strong team player and cooperative, experienced in lateral leadership
• Intercultural competence and experience with international cooperation

We offer you:

• Flexible working framework through flexitime, flextime days and 30 days of holiday
• Possibility of mobile working within a defined framework
• Attractive pension plan through several modules as well as the option of a time value account
• Benefits of a family-owned company such as employee discounts, subsidy for childcare costs as well as tariff-oriented remuneration in accordance with the metal and electrical industry of NRW
• Internal and external training opportunities
• Extensive health benefits such as supplementary company health insurance, a wide range of fitness options and the possibility of on-site physiotherapy
• Subsidized snacks and menus
• Discounted job ticket and free parking directly at the workplace