Europe
As an ICT Cloud & Security Engineer, you will play a key role in designing, implementing, and maintaining Microsoft 365 and Azure services within Teknos’ existing IT environment, aligned with our global ICT roadmap and strategic vision.
You will serve as the primary point of contact for collaboration with our international team on cloud-related topics. Your responsibilities will include developing roadmaps, execution plans, and implementing robust IT security measures. You’ll also oversee the deployment, monitoring, and maintenance of AI systems, ensuring full compliance with organizational policies and standards. A significant part of your role will involve ownership, administration, and automation of Microsoft 365 and Entra ID tools and services. You’ll provide operational and administrative support for cloud applications, troubleshoot issues, implement new tools and M365 functionalities, and deliver 2nd and 3rd level support.
As a member of our global ICT team, you will report directly to the Head of Infrastructure and Services Management. This position can be based in one of Teknos’ European locations - preferably Germany, Liechtenstein or Poland and offers a flexible, hybrid working model with regular office visits.
Daily tasks and responsibilities:
- Planning, implementation and development of M365/Entra ID Services
- Continuous improvement and automation of the deployed systems
- Planning, implementation, administration and further development of security standards
- AI integration: defining guidelines, setting technical requirements, and overseeing implementation
- Proactively monitoring and managing IT incidents to ensure system reliability
- Supporting colleagues with Microsoft core operations and troubleshooting
- Collaborating across departments and stakeholders to align IT solutions with business needs
- Exploring and evaluating emerging technologies to drive innovation in IT
- Developing and maintaining advanced M365 security features (e.g., Cloud App Security, Defender, ATA)
- Administering M365 applications and interfaces (SharePoint, Teams, Security & Compliance Center)
- Maintenance and implementation of third-party software (IAM, project planning software, etc.)
- Training and mentoring of team members on M365 & Mentoring and training team members on M365 and Entra ID tools and best practices
- Leading strategic projects to roll out new M365 and Entra ID capabilities
- Creating and executing strategies to maximize adoption and efficiency of M365/Entra ID services
- Partnering with internal teams to ensure IT tools meet evolving organizational needs
Key skills and qualifications:
- Several years of hands-on experience in a similar role, with responsibility for analyzing complex IT-related issues and customer inquiries, developing tailored solutions and driving their successful implementation
- Completed IT education combined with few years of relevant work experience
- You are able to execute software projects according to customer requirements, deliver end user trainings, monitor the connected systems and create correct documentation
- You present strong interpersonal skills to assist non-technical individuals with complex issues
- With this international position, your readiness to travel occasionally is a must
- You communicate fluently in English
What we offer:
- A family working culture
We are a company known for an open and unique family working culture, where management is easy to approach, employees’ ideas are listened to, and everyone’s contribution is valued. Our people often highlight their supportive colleagues as the best things in their jobs. - Outstanding solutions and focus on innovations
Innovating has always been at the heart of our business, driving business development and shaping our mindset. From the very first industry-leading product launched in 1948 to exciting new market opportunities such as barrier coatings for the packaging industry and biobased solutions, we are determined to solve any coating challenge ahead. - Career in a global, expanding company
Our ambitious growth targets provide unique opportunities to grow and develop your career in a global, multicultural company, where we all share the same values of persistent, creative, and fair. - Sustainability and meaningful work
Our mission is to make the world last longer, and sustainability is a cornerstone of our strategy. We hope that enhancing this mission in everyday work makes work more meaningful to our employees on all levels.
We make the world last longer
About Teknos
Teknos is a global coatings company with operations in more than 20 countries in Europe and Asia, employing approximately 1,500 people. We are one of the leading suppliers of industrial coatings with a strong position in architectural and retail coatings. The company was established in 1948 and is one of Finland’s largest family-owned businesses. Teknos wants to make the world last longer by providing smart, technically advanced paint and coating solutions to protect and prolong. Always working in close cooperation with our customers and firmly believing that the company’s personnel are vital to its success, Teknos has created a corporate culture that is derived from family values, where each employee is heard and encouraged to take the initiative. Our goal is to make use of the great potential of our excellent personnel in order to create new solutions for our customers.
