Senior Directory Services and M365 IT Engineer

IN SHORT

In the IT Infrastructure and Operations department, we are looking for an IT Directory Service Lead Engineer (m/f/d) – responsible for the management, security, system integration and performance of directory services in the Microsoft and M365 environment.

WHAT WILL YOU DO

Directory Services Management

• You operate and further develop Active Directory, Entra ID, OAuth, LDAP, and backup/migration tools, ensuring stability, integrity, and availability.

Policy & Access Control

• You define and enforce policies for user accounts, permissions, and directory structures.

System Integration

• You integrate directory services into existing IT systems and applications.

Security & Compliance

• You ensure adherence to security and compliance requirements and apply best practices in identity and access management.

Performance & Continuous Improvement

• You monitor and optimize performance and drive improvements in processes, tools, and automation.

Disaster Recovery & Continuity

• You manage backup, restore, and disaster recovery concepts for directory services.

Stakeholder Management

• You gather business requirements and ensure directory services support organizational goals.

Collaboration & Knowledge Sharing

• You collaborate with network, security, cloud, compute, and application teams and contribute to knowledge sharing and mentoring.

WHAT WILL YOU BRING

• Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or equivalent qualification
• Certifications in Active Directory, Cloud, or AD/Cloud administration
• Fluent German and English (minimum B2, ideally C1)

• Deep expertise in:

• Active Directory (replication, GPOs, delegation, SPN, schema upgrades, migration tools, backup/restore, PAM/IAM integration: CyberArk, One Identity, ServiceNow)

• Azure Entra ID (Cloud Sync, AD Connect, App registrations, Conditional Access, Identity Governance, licensing, Entra ID Protection, Defender for Identity, Log Analytics, roles/PIM, Purview governance reports)

• Strong knowledge of the Microsoft Modern Workplace (Exchange Online, Intune, Teams, CoPilot, OneDrive)

• Experience with automation (Azure DevOps, Automation Accounts, PowerShell, Terraform, Ansible)
• Strong communication, stakeholder engagement skills, growth mindset, and innovation drive
• Experience with frameworks such as NIST, TOGAF, PRINCE2, AGILE
• Mentoring experience at a senior level

ABOUT US

Securing Energy for Europe – it's a simple statement, with a bold ambition. SEFE is not just our name, but also encompasses everything that drives us. To accomplish this, we're taking immediate action to secure gas supply – but also looking forward, to explore our role in the European energy transformation and how we can contribute to a stable and sustainable future.

SEFE, an international energy company, ensures the security of supply and drives the decarbonisation of its customers. SEFE's activities span the energy value chain, from origination and trading to sales, transport, and storage. Through its decades-long expertise in trading and the development of its LNG business, SEFE has become one of the most important suppliers to industrial customers in Europe, with an annual sales volume of 200 TWh of gas and power. Its 50,000 customers range from small businesses to municipalities and multinational organisations. By investing in clean energies and especially in the hydrogen ecosystem, SEFE is contributing to the energy transition. The company employs around 2,000 people globally and is owned by the Federal Government of Germany.

Our international teams work across locations in Europe, Asia, and North America. We're passionate about energy and the important role it can play in shaping a better future.

Securing energy – now and for the future.

OUR BENEFITS

We stand for an inclusive environment that promotes diversity and supports and values the development of knowledge and skills. Regardless of your position, we offer you plenty of creative freedom and a pleasant atmosphere that encourages you to get involved and think outside the box. In addition, there are numerous company benefits, such as:

• Flexible working hours with the option of hybrid working.
• Attractive remuneration package.
• Appealing working environment in a central location.
• Team-oriented environment with an open feedback culture.
• Company restaurant with a healthy and varied selection of food.
• Job ticket and bike leasing.
• Pension and company sports programmes.
• Company pension scheme.
• 30 days of holiday plus special leave.