Visteon is a global automotive technology leader, advancing mobility through innovative technology solutions that enable a software-defined future. The company's state-of-the-art product portfolio merges digital cockpit innovations, advanced displays, AI-enhanced software solutions, and integrated EV architecture solutions. With expertise spanning passenger vehicles, commercial transportation, and two-wheelers, Visteon partners with global automakers to create safer, cleaner, and more connected journeys. Founded in 2000, the company employs 10,000 employees in 18 countries around the globe. In 2024, Visteon recorded annual sales of approximately $3.87 billion and secured $6.1 billion in new business. To know more about us,visit visteon.com.
Mission of the role:
Visteon is seeking an experienced IAM Engineer to join our Identity & Access Management team. Reporting to the IAM Lead, you will take ownership of IAM operations and contribute to the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of Visteon’s identity and access management platforms and processes. This is an opportunity for a results-driven security professional to apply deep IAM expertise and make a tangible impact within a global, technology-forward organization.
Key Objectives of the Role:
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Own and execute day-to-day IAM operations, including user provisioning, deprovisioning, and access modifications across enterprise systems, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and compliance at scale.
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Process access requests and ensure timely fulfillment in accordance with IAM policies and SLAs.
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Lead access certification campaigns, coordinating directly with application owners, driving remediation to completion, and reporting outcomes to the IAM Lead.
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Administer and configure IAM platforms, identifying opportunities to streamline workflows, reduce manual effort, and improve platform reliability.
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Administer and continuously improve MFA and SSO capabilities, managing configurations, troubleshooting complex issues, and driving adoption across the organization.
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Manage IAM-related incidents and service requests end-to-end, acting as a subject matter expert to resolve complex issues and implement preventive measures to reduce recurrence.
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Own and maintain IAM documentation, including runbooks, SOPs, and training guides, ensuring content remains accurate, current, and actionable.
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Drive access governance initiatives, including the identification and remediation of orphaned accounts, dormant access, and privilege creep, proactively reducing the organization’s attack surface.
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Serve as the IAM point of contact for employee lifecycle processes, partnering with HR and IT to ensure seamless, secure, and timely onboarding, transfers, and offboarding.
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Evaluate and contribute to the evolution of the IAM technology stack, staying current with industry trends and recommending improvements aligned with Visteon’s security strategy.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):
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Access Request SLA Compliance: 95% of access requests fulfilled within agreed SLA windows.
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Access Certification Completion Rate: 100% of scheduled certification campaigns completed on time, with remediation actions tracked to closure.
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Incident Resolution Time: IAM incidents resolved within defined SLA targets, with critical issues addressed within 4 business hours.
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Orphaned & Dormant Account Reduction: Measurable quarter-on-quarter reduction in orphaned accounts and dormant access across enterprise systems.
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Documentation Coverage: All critical IAM processes documented with runbooks and SOPs maintained and reviewed at least quarterly.
Key Year-One Deliverables:
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Within 30 days: Complete onboarding to Visteon’s IAM platforms, tools, and processes; establish baseline understanding of the identity landscape and outstanding operational backlogs.
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Within 90 days: Take full ownership of day-to-day IAM operations, independently managing provisioning, deprovisioning, and access requests within SLA; identify at least two process improvement opportunities.
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Within 6 months: Successfully lead the first access certification campaign end-to-end; deliver a measurable reduction in orphaned and dormant accounts; complete or update at least five critical IAM runbooks.
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Within 12 months: Drive at least one meaningful AI leveraged improvement or platform improvement that reduces manual IAM effort; establish trusted cross-functional relationships with HR, IT, and key application owners; contribute to the IAM roadmap planning cycle.
Qualifications, Experience, and Skills:
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3–5 years of hands-on experience in an IAM, information security, or IT engineering role.
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Solid working knowledge of IAM concepts including provisioning, RBAC, PAM, access lifecycle management, and identity governance.
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Demonstrated experience administering Microsoft Active Directory and/or Azure AD, including user management, group policy, conditional access, and role management.
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Proven hands-on experience implementing and managing SSO, MFA, and modern authentication protocols (SAML, OAuth 2.0, OIDC).
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Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
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Strong communication skills with the ability to articulate technical IAM concepts to non-technical stakeholders and collaborate effectively across functions.
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Self-directed and proactive, with a track record of taking ownership of complex problems and delivering results with minimal supervision.
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Very good command of English.
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Please include an English version of your resume with your application.
Preferred Qualifications
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Hands-on experience with enterprise IAM platforms.
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Familiarity with ITSM tools such as ServiceNow for ticket and request management.
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Scripting skills in PowerShell or Python for IAM automation and reporting tasks.
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Relevant coursework or degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Cybersecurity, or a related field.
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Relevant security certifications such as SC-300, CISSP, CIAM, or equivalent IAM/security credentials are a plus.
Key Behaviors:
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Evaluating Problems
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Critical Thinking (Investigating Issues)
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Collaboration (Building Relationships)
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Communicating Information
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Showing Resilience
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Demonstrating Global Mindset
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Processing Details
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Driving Success
Reporting Structure:
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Reports to: Identity & Access Management Lead | Cyber Security
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Location: Palmela, Portugal.
In the fast lane of technology. At Visteon, we’re redefining how the world connects through its vehicles. Our innovations transform the driving experience for millions, powered by a high-performance culture that challenges the status quo and sparks new possibilities—in careers and communities. Join us and help shape the future.
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