Technical IAM Infra Lead

At Bnode (formerly bpostgroup) , cybersecurity is a strategic priority. As we strengthen our Group-wide security capabilities, we are looking for an experienced Technical IAM Infrastructure Lead to take ownership of our core identity infrastructure, directory services and Privileged Access Management (PAM) platforms. In this role, you will lead the engineering, operation and continuous improvement of business-critical identity services across our international organisation. You will combine deep technical expertise in enterprise identity infrastructure with leadership of our PAM capability, ensuring that privileged access is secure, controlled and effectively monitored. Working closely with the Group IAM Capability Lead, you will help build secure, resilient and scalable identity services that support our digital transformation. Your responsibilities Lead core identity infrastructure and directory services Own the engineering, operation and continuous evolution of enterprise identity infrastructure and directory services. Ensure the availability, security, resilience and performance of critical identity platforms. Oversee platform maintenance, upgrades, patching, monitoring, disaster recovery and lifecycle management. Drive automation, standardisation and continuous improvement of identity infrastructure operations. Build and manage our Privileged Access Management (PAM) capability Lead the design, implementation, integration and operation of Group-wide PAM platforms and services. Translate the IAM strategy into technical roadmaps and engineering initiatives. Implement and optimise privileged account security, credential management, session monitoring and privileged access controls. Drive PAM adoption across infrastructure, cloud environments, applications and business units. Manage the PAM platform backlog, technical improvements and operational performance. Drive architecture and technical engineering excellence Design and evolve secure, scalable and resilient identity infrastructure and PAM architectures. Support hybrid identity environments, directory integration, authentication and federation. Apply modern infrastructure engineering practices, including automation, Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and secure-by-design principles . Manage platform lifecycle, technical debt, service continuity and operational risks. Collaborate with WIAM, CIAM, Cloud, Infrastructure, SOC, Zero Trust and Enterprise Architecture teams. Lead technical teams and technology partners Manage multidisciplinary engineering and operational teams responsible for identity infrastructure and PAM services. Coordinate technical delivery, platform integrations and operational improvements. Oversee external technology vendors, implementation partners and managed service providers. Manage engineering budgets, platform costs, service performance and supplier relationships. Ensure high-quality delivery while maintaining the stability of business-critical identity services.