Job Description
IAM Specialist - £410 P/D (Inside IR35) – 8 Month Contract - Hybrid 2/3 Days in Oxford – BPSS Required
Role Overview
Our longstanding enterprise corporation that is backed by central government is hiring a IAM specialist with IGA platform, Azure AD and identity lifecycle management and JML automation. Our client is seeking someone who ideally has BPSS, with eligibilty for SC cleareance, who can be based in Oxford on a hybrid basis for 8 months.
This role will be instrumental in strengthening identity lifecycle management, improving access governance, and ensuring security controls align with recognised industry security frameworks within a regulated environment.
Key Responsibilities
* Implement and configure IGA platforms (e.g. SailPoint, Saviynt, Omada, One Identity or similar)
* Integrate IGA solutions with Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD) and hybrid identity environments
* Integrate and manage authoritative sources such as HR systems and databases
* Design and automate Joiner, Mover, Leaver (JML) identity lifecycle processes
* Build and manage access request workflows, approvals, and certifications
* Deliver access certification, recertification, and attestation campaigns
* Develop and maintain RBAC models, role mining, and entitlement frameworks
* Configure and develop application connectors, including custom integrations where required
* Troubleshoot provisioning, synchronisation, and access-related issues
* Produce and maintain technical documentation, configurations, and operational runbooks
* Ensure identity controls align with ISO 27001, NIST CSF, and organisational security standards
Essential Skills & Experience
* Hands-on experience implementing IGA platforms (SailPoint, Saviynt, Omada, One Identity, or equivalent)
* Proven experience integrating IGA with Microsoft Entra ID / Azure AD
* Strong understanding of identity lifecycle management and JML automation
* Experience integrating HR systems and other authoritative data sources
* Solid knowledge of authentication and provisioning protocols, including: SAML, OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect, SCIM
* Experience with Active Directory, LDAP, and hybrid identity architectures
* Knowledge of access certification, attestation, and governance processes
* Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem‑solving skills
* Excellent technical documentation capability
Desirable Experience
* Degree in Information Security, Computer Science, or a related STEM discipline
* Vendor certifications in SailPoint, Saviynt, Omada, or similar platforms
* Microsoft SC‑300 – Identity and Access Administrator
* Experience with Segregation of Duties (SoD) and access risk analytics
* Scripting skills in PowerShell and/or Python
* Experience with API integrations and web services
* Familiarity with ITSM workflows and change control processes
* Experience working in public sector or critical national infrastructure environments
IAM Specialist - £410 P/D (Inside IR35) – 8 Month Contract - Hybrid 2/3 Days in Oxford – BPSS Required