Solution Architect (IAM)

Action Technology is looking for an experienced Identity and Access Management (IAM) Solution Architect to design, develop, and help implementing IAM solutions to strengthen Action’s security posture. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in IAM technologies, strong architectural skills, and a strategic mindset to ensure secure and efficient user access management.

The Team

At Action, you will find a positive working atmosphere with an engaged, cost-conscious, customer-focused and culturally diverse team. We enjoy working together and living our company values with simplicity in everything we do. Our Technology Department collaborates with specialist teams for Enterprise Architecture, IT Project and Portfolio Management, Information Security Office, Development and Operations, and multiple Business Technology (BizTech) teams. IT Security Operations team is part of the Development and Operations team.

You will work in a flat organisation so you can quickly make a difference. As a result, your voice will be not only heard soon in the team but also in portfolio and strategy meetings. We look for the best talent to achieve our expansion objectives. If that sounds like you and you want to work on challenging projects with state-of-the-art technologies, come and join our team!

The Job

As a Solution Architect (IAM), you will be responsible for designing and architecting end-to-end Identity and access management solutions that align with both business requirements and Action's security policies. You will actively participate in projects involving the integration with Identity Governance and Administration (IGA), Single Sign-On (SSO), Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), and Privileged Access Management (PAM), ensuring a secure and seamless user access experience.

In this role, you will develop a comprehensive identity strategy, along with an Identity and Access Management (IAM) framework, policies, and standards that support consistent and scalable identity governance. Close collaboration is essential, as you will work closely with the Information Security Office, technology teams, and business stakeholders to assess (IAM) requirements and deliver effective solutions. A key responsibility will be evaluating and selecting an appropriate IGA tool. Additionally, you will design and manage the integration of applications with the IGA solution, ensuring seamless onboarding, lifecycle management, and adherence to governance standards.

Job requirements
You have extensive knowledge of Identity and access management (IAM) and feel at home with the options, concepts and technology concepts. You understand the dynamics and division of responsibilities in an environment where many tasks are outsourced to our partners. You will assist where necessary if any problems arise.

When you realise the scope extends beyond IAM, you enjoy engaging with various stakeholders, building bridges, and making technical decisions.

• A Minimum of 3 years of experience as a Solution Architect (IAM)
• A bachelor’s or master’s degree in an IT field combined with, (IAM), or security related certificates
• Experience with standard IAM solutions such as Entra ID Governance, Sailpoint
• Excellent communication skills in English (both written and verbal). Dutch would be amazing.
• Experience with change management and incident handling
• Ability to comprehend business requirements from stakeholders and effectively translate them into functional specifications.

What we offer

Quite a lot!  We're now up to more than 3000 stores in 13 countries and millions of smiles from our customers – and we're not stopping there because we have significant growth ambitions, both for Action and you. Our growth means you can always take new steps to develop as a professional, whether that means a different position, an interesting innovation project or new skills. And you can do all that in a culture where we truly embrace our shared values: customer focus, teamwork, simplicity, discipline, cost-consciousness and respect. You can also count on Action for the following:

Secondary Benefits

• A market-based salary based on a 38-hour workweek
• 24 days of holiday and the option to buy 5 extra days (based on 38 hours per week)
• Flexible working hours and the possibility of working up to 40% from home, of course, in coordination with your team and manager
• 15% staff discount on your purchases at Action
• A good pension scheme, collective health insurance and travel expenses allowance (Action is traffic jam-free and only 30 minutes by car from Amsterdam)

How we contribute to society

If you only know Action from the stores, a world will open up for you when you come and work with us. We work hard to make a positive impact on society and the environment. Did you know, for example, that we sponsor more than 2,500 children worldwide who grow up in an SOS Children's Village? That we purchase 94% of our wood products and 100% of our cotton sustainably? Yes, that is also Action. Curious about what other initiatives we’re facilitating? Join our team and find out for yourself.

Apply Now!

We are proud to be an inclusive employer, and we warmly invite anyone who recognises themselves in the vacancy to apply. So take action and respond to this vacancy now!

The Recruitment process

1. Intro TEAMS intake video-call with a Sr. Tech Recruiter
2. First Interview with the hiring manager and a colleague

Online assessment to get to know you better

3. Second interview, with the Hiring manager and their manager
4. Offer Stage

Welcome to Action…

Throughout the process at Action, the Senior Tech Recruiter, will be your primary point of contact and is available to answer any questions you may have.