Systems Engineer Manager
SumUp is looking for a Systems Engineer Manager to join its Corporate IT team, reporting to the Head of Global IT and based in the Berlin office. You will establish and lead the Systems Engineering function from the ground up, own and mature SumUp's identity infrastructure built on Microsoft Entra ID, and drive the consolidation and standardization of core business platform configurations. The role suits a technical strategic thinker who brings structure to complexity and actively improves stability, observability and performance in a multi-region fintech environment.
Responsibilities
- ▹Design conditional access policies, manage identity lifecycles, and ensure SSO health across a complex Microsoft Entra ID environment
- ▹Develop scripting and workflow tooling to reduce manual toil and increase reliability
- ▹Drive the adoption of AI-powered tooling to automate routine processes
- ▹Partner with Endpoint Management to integrate identity, access and device management across the fleet
- ▹Govern access to AI platforms and tooling (e.g. Copilot, Cursor, Langdock) - permissions, data boundaries, audit trails
- ▹Lead the consolidation and standardization of core business platform configurations
- ▹Build a team, set clear expectations and support members' career growth
- ▹Partner with Security & Compliance, the People Team (Joiner-Mover-Leaver) and Engineering teams for secure tool access
- ▹Own the IT service queue for systems-level issues, triaging and resolving with engineering rigour
Requirements
- ▹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)
- ▹Ability to design systems that solve access problems before they reach the helpdesk
- ▹Expert knowledge of cloud-first identity principles such as SCIM and OIDC
- ▹Experience as a technical lead, managing high-level administrative permissions in Least Privilege environments
Soft skills
What we offer
- ▹Dedicated annual L&D budget of €2,000 for conferences and further education
- ▹VSOP program with a stake in SumUp's success
- ▹Corporate pension scheme matching up to 20% of contributions
- ▹30 days sabbatical after 3 years of employment
- ▹Referral bonus
- ▹Urban Sports Club subsidy, Kita placement assistance, relocation assistance and subsidised office lunches
About the company
SumUp is on a mission to empower small businesses globally with simple, affordable tools. Over 4 million businesses in 36 markets rely on it, supported by a diverse team of over 3,000 people from more than 90 nationalities. The Corporate IT team ensures every employee can access the tools they need safely and efficiently.