Senior Cloud Identity Systems Engineer

Job Overview

Senior Computer Systems Engineer – Holland, MI.

The Senior Computer Systems Engineer is responsible for designing, operating, and evolving Haworth's identity architecture across both on‑premises Active Directory and cloud‑based Entra environments, ensuring secure and seamless end‑user access to the tools and resources they rely on daily. This role drives a Zero Trust approach where identity serves as the primary control plane governing access to applications, infrastructure, and network resources, defining both what users can access and how that access is granted.

As a technical expert in IT infrastructure, the engineer leads complex projects, resolves advanced issues, and mentors team members while maintaining the stability and performance of critical identity systems. This position offers a strategic opportunity to shape and advance Haworth's global identity vision and roadmap. The ideal candidate brings mid‑career to senior‑level experience with deep expertise in hybrid identity management, bridging traditional on‑prem solutions with modern cloud capabilities.

• Manage and maintain complex IT systems, ensuring optimal performance, security, and availability.
• Collaborate with leaders from other departments to ensure seamless integration and support.
• Design and implement IT solutions to meet business requirements and enhance efficiency.
• Lead and manage IT projects, overseeing all aspects from planning to implementation.
• Serve as a subject matter expert, providing guidance and support to other IT team members.
• Conduct system audits to assess compliance with security and data privacy regulations.
• Stay informed about industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies in IT.
• Must be able to perform all essential job functions with/without accommodation.
• Use office automation, communication, software, and tools used in Haworth office environment.
• Perform other duties within scope as assigned.

• Education:
  
  Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field
• Education Equivalency:
  Associate's Degree plus 2 years related experience OR 4 years related experience if no post‑secondary education
• Minimum of 5 years of experience supporting and engineering Microsoft identity platforms, including Active Directory and Entra  (Azure AD), across on‑premises and cloud environments (3 years of experience with a Master's Degree)
• Strong foundation in identity infrastructure services, including DNS, DHCP, Group Policy, Certificate Services, and related domain services
• Experience with authentication and authorization protocols such as SAML, OAuth, OIDC, Kerberos, and LDAP
• Hands‑on experience configuring and managing Entra , including Conditional Access, MFA, tenant configuration, and resource groups
• Ability to travel within state up to 10% of the time
• Ability to participate in on‑call rotation which could be 1.5‑2 weeks per month
• Applicants must possess an unrestricted right to work in the US to be eligible for this position.
• Applicants must be able to work in Holland, MI; this position does not offer remote or hybrid work and does not include relocation assistance.

• Experience contributing to identity‑driven segmentation and Zero Trust access strategies
• Familiarity with enterprise IAM platform administration and integration
• Experience designing, managing, and governing non‑human identities, including:
• Service accounts (on‑premises and cloud)
• Application registrations and managed identities
• API and workload identities
• Azure certifications (e.g., Azure Administrator, Identity, or Security)
• Integration experience across systems and identity platforms
• Experience in manufacturing environments is a plus
• Demonstrated adaptability and willingness to learn in a rapidly evolving environment
• Working knowledge of AI technologies beyond basic use, with the ability to apply AI capabilities to improve processes or solutions

• 20 Days Paid Time Off:
  Plus, the option to buy up to 5 extra days.
• Health Benefits:
  
  Priority Health Medical options, Delta Dental, and Vision Insurance.
• 401k Match:
  Contribute 6% of your annual salary, and Haworth will match up to 7%.
• Insurance Coverage:
  Company‑provided Short‑Term Disability, Long‑Term Disability, and Life Insurance.
• On‑Site Gym:
  Well‑equipped gym, open 24/7.
• Annual Bonus Programs
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Volunteer Time Off
• Parental Leave
• Pet Insurance
• Zero Waste to Landfill