Company Description

Continental develops pioneering technologies and services for sustainable and connected mobility of people and their goods. Founded in 1871, the technology company offers safe, efficient, intelligent and affordable solutions for vehicles, machines, traffic and transportation. In 2024, Continental generated preliminary sales of €39.7 billion and currently employs around 190,000 people in 55 countries and markets.

With its premium portfolio in the car, truck, bus, two-wheel and specialty tire segment, the Tires group sector stands for innovative solutions in tire technology. Intelligent products and services related to tires and the promotion of sustainability complete the product portfolio. For specialist dealers and fleet management, Tires offers digital tire monitoring and tire management systems, in addition to other services, with the aim of keeping fleets mobile and increasing their efficiency. With its tires, Continental makes a significant contribution to safe, efficient and environmentally friendly mobility. 

Job Description

As an Active Directory Team Lead(m/f/diverse) you will be leading a motivated, collaborative, and skilled team of Directory Services Specialists in a global environment which supports Continental Tires in maintaining and operating the Active Directory multi domain forest environment. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background in Active Directory and leadership skills to manage and mentor the team effectively. This role involves ensuring the stability, security, and efficiency of our AD infrastructure while driving continuous improvement initiatives. 

In this exciting job you work on the following tasks:

Lead and manage a global team of Active Directory engineers, providing guidance, mentorship, and performance evaluations. Oversee the design, implementation, and maintenance of the Active Directory infrastructure, including forests, domains, and organizational units. Ensure the security and compliance of the AD environment by developing and enforcing policies and procedures. Serve as the final escalation point for critical issues, providing support for disaster recovery, environment stabilization, and capacity restoration. Drive analysis, evaluation, and implementation of new technologies related to Active Directory in Continental. Troubleshoot and resolve complex AD-related issues in close cooperation with the specialists, external partners, vendors and other IT teams. Participate in IT and business projects related to Active Directory implementation in Continental. Conduct regular audits and health checks of the AD environment to identify and mitigate potential risks. Collaborate with Cyber Security on a regular basis to define and implement relevant security concepts and ensure compliance with Continental corporate standards. Consulting for Active Directory, Azure AD and Federation Services for internal customers in Continental. Stay updated with the latest AD technologies and best practices to drive continuous improvement. 

QualificationsBachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or an equivalent qualification. Multiple years of experience in managing Active Directory environments and several years of experience in leading a global international and multicultural team. Comprehensive AD knowledge in the area of replication, topology, troubleshooting, monitoring and auditing tools. Thorough Knowledge of ITIL with respect to Incident, Change and Problem Management. First experience in the field of Microsoft Entra ID, Red Forest and PowerShell scriptingAbility to creatively solve problems with minimal guidance, while maintaining a timely, cost-effective approach. Relevant certifications such as MCSE, MCSA are beneficial. Professional working proficiency in English Project management and communication skills.Good organizer and analytical thinker. Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work collaboratively with other teams. 

Applications from severely handicapped people are welcome.

Additional Information

Being part of a global IT team of thousands of colleagues working on various innovations and tasks, there is always an opportunity to grow and move into different directions within our corporation.

On top of that you can expect the following benefits:

Individual development planning based on your personal needs and targets (e. g. mentoring, trainings or global internal Software Academy)Work from home up to 2 days a week (unless workshops etc. require physical presence)Option to work from other EU countries up to 40 days per yearAgile and collaborative workstyleOpportunity to make a differenceEmployee discountsAn international team across 4 locations in a globally active organizationCompany and tariff pension planHealth insuranceAssistance with child-careRelocation package offered if neededCanteen on-siteOn-site physiciansSabbatical option

If this sounds like a perfect match for you and if you want to become the next supporter of our core values Trust For One Another, Passion to Win and Freedom to Act, we are looking forward receiving your application.

Network with our Recruiter Torben Schilke.

Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging are important to us and make our company strong and successful. We offer equal opportunities to everyone - regardless of age, gender, nationality, cultural background, disability, religion, ideology or sexual orientation.

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