Active Directory Entra-ID Product Owner, Gipuzkoa

Active Directory Entra-ID Product Owner

Pre-hiring position of 6 months

Context :

You will be part of the Global IT Infrastructure Center of Excellence (IT Infra CoE), which is in charge of managing the global Operations, Projects and Strategy for IT infrastructure

You arrive in a context of highly visible transformation Program requiring strong capacity of adaptation and aptitude for change

As Active Directory Entra-ID Product Owner, you will be the strategic and operational lead for the lifecycle management, modernization, security, and value delivery of our global Active Directory (AD) and Microsoft Entra-ID platforms. You will serve as both product owner and L3 expert, working with stakeholders across IT, security, business leadership, and external partners to ensure a robust, scalable, and secure identity ecosystem

Purpose

The Active Directory Entra-ID Product Owner is responsible for the strategic vision, design, implementation, and lifecycle management of our global Active Directory (AD) and Microsoft Entra ID infrastructure. This role serves as the product owner for modern, secure, scalable, and resilient hybrid identity services, enabling seamless access and business agility for our global operations. The Product Owner will drive modernization, automation, and integration initiatives, supporting both legacy migration and cloud-first strategies.

The role requires a deep understanding of both on-premises and cloud-based AD environments, with a focus on integrating hybrid identity solutions that ensure seamless, secure access across all platforms.

Expected results :

Delivery of a unified, secure, and resilient global identity platform supporting business agility and digital transformation.

Seamless integration and migration of legacy and cloud environments (e.g., Active Directory, Entra-ID, Azure Stack HCI).

Rapid, automated provisioning and deprovisioning of identities and entitlements.

Measurable improvement in security posture, audit compliance, and operational efficiency.

High levels of stakeholder satisfaction and seamless user experiences.

Position sizing :

Within the global Datacenter Cloud delivery team.

Required skills and qualifications

Technical Experience :

8+ years of hands-on experience with Microsoft Active Directory and Microsoft Entra-ID (Azure AD) in large, complex, multinational environments.

Proven expertise in designing, deploying, securing, and maintaining hybrid / on-prem / cloud identity solutions.

Advanced scripting / automation experience (PowerShell a must Terraform, Bicep, Azure CLI a strong plus).

Deep understanding of access management, MFA, SSO, conditional access, federation (e.g., ADFS), RBAC, Zero Trust, and PAM.

Experience with Windows Server platforms, virtualization (Hyper-V, Azure Stack HCI / Azure Local), and enterprise networking.

Familiarity with identity lifecycle management, backup, disaster recovery, monitoring, and audit solutions (e.g., Veeam, SCOM, Azure Monitor).

Experience with compliance-driven environments and security frameworks.

Education Certifications :

Master s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent professional experience).

Relevant certifications strongly preferred :

Microsoft Certified : Identity and Access Administrator Associate

Microsoft Certified : Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals

Azure Solutions Architect Expert or comparable

ITIL Foundation

Fluency in English and French required other languages a plus

Competency Skills :

Business sensitivity and customer focus.

Ability to make quick, informed decisions in critical situations.

Strong teamwork and collaboration skills, particularly in international teams.

Risk awareness and proactive risk management.

Results-oriented with a focus on continuous improvement, innovation, and adherence to standards.

Excellent documentation, communication, and knowledge-sharing skills.

A collaborative, positive attitude fun to work with!

Active Directory, Entra ID, Azure AD, PowerShell, Terraform, Bicep,