Systems Engineer Manager

SumUp is seeking a Systems Engineer Manager to join the Corporate IT team and report to the Head of Global IT. You will establish and lead the Systems Engineering function, owning and maturing SumUp's identity infrastructure built on Microsoft Entra ID, and drive consolidation and standardization of core business platform configurations.

This role focuses on bringing structure to complexity while improving stability, observability, and performance in a fintech environment.

• Design conditional access policies, manage identity lifecycles, and ensure SSO health across Microsoft Entra ID environment
• Develop scripting and workflow tooling to reduce manual toil and increase reliability across the organization
• Drive adoption of AI-powered tooling to automate routine processes and scale team output
• Partner with Endpoint Management to ensure seamless integration between identity, access, and device management
• Govern access to AI platforms and tooling with permissions, data boundaries, and audit trails
• Lead consolidation and standardization of core business platform configurations
• Build and manage a team, setting clear expectations and supporting career growth
• Partner with Security, Compliance, People Team, and Engineering teams for access controls and secure tool access
• Own IT service queue for systems-level issues with engineering rigor

• 5+ years of experience in IAM or Systems Engineering with deep expertise in Azure/Entra ID, Okta, or OneLogin
• Familiarity with governing non-human identities and service accounts at scale
• Proven track record of automating lifecycle processes (JML) and proficiency in scripting (PowerShell, Bash, or Python)
• Design systems that solve access problems before reaching helpdesk with expert knowledge of cloud-first identity principles like SCIM and OIDC
• Experience acting as technical lead, managing high-level administrative permissions, and navigating Least Privilege environments
• Ability to see technical debt and inconsistent configurations as opportunities to create structure

Schedule & Location: Office-first setup based in Berlin

Benefits:

• Work with SumUp global team on large-scale fintech products
• Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
• Annual L&D budget of €2,000 for conferences and further education
• VSOP program enrollment with stake in company's future success
• Corporate pension scheme with up to 20% matching contributions
• 30 days sabbatical after 3 years of employment
• Referral bonus program
• Urban Sports Club subsidy, Kita placement assistance, relocation assistance, subsidised office lunches