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# Software Engineer - IAM (Identity and Access Management)

- **Company:** Liebherr
- **Location:** Madrid, Spain
- **Salary:** €40,000.0 - €75,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Cloud Computing, Cyber Security, DevOps, Identity and Access Management, Information Systems Security Architecture Professional, Kerberos (Protocol), Lightweight Directory Access Protocols (LDAP), OAuth, Zero Trust Network Access, Sherwood Applied Business Security Architecture, Security Assertion Markup Language (SAML), Customer Identity Access Management, Information Technology
- **Published:** September 4, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.adzuna.es/contact-us.html

## About the Role

Bachelor's/Master's in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or related field
3+ years in cybersecurity, preferrably as IAM Security Architect
Following certificates are preferred; CISSP, SABSA and Cloud Certificates
English is a Must, German and French are a plus
Knowledge of security frameworks and standards
Expertise in related protocols (e.g. SAML, Kerberos, OAuth, LDAP, Radius, ...)
Good understanding of access control frameworks
Deep understanding of security architectures and frameworks (e.g. Zero Trust)
Hands-on experience with IAM platforms

## Description

The
IAM Security Architect (m/f/d)
is responsible for designing the overall IAM strategy, defining security frameworks, and ensuring IAM solutions align with business and security objectives. They work with engineering teams, IT Teams, and compliance teams to create a secure identity and access management architecture.
The working location for this position will be in Madrid city where we are currently setting up a new office. We operate a hybrid model, requiring at least 40% of the working time on-site.
Creating passion: your responsibilities
Design and implement secure IAM architectures (e.g. SSO, MFA, PAM, CIAM, B2B) aligned with industry best practices and compliance requirements
Develop Zero Trust Frameworks and IAM Governance Models for Cloud, On-Prem and Hybrid Environments
Define, Implement and Ensure IAM compliance with relevant regulations, frameworks and standards (such as ISO, NIST, GDPR)
Conduct IAM Risk Assessment and Drive Security Improvements across the organization
Lead security architecture assessment, discussions and initiatives
Adopt and promote a security-by-design approach with the different stakeholders
Foresight technological development and anticipate impact on IAM
Actively contribute to the Coporate Information Security architecture community, sharing insights and best practices
Collaborate and work closely with IT, DevOps and IS Teams


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