IAM Engineer
We are seeking an experienced Identity and Access Management Engineer who will be technically responsible for all Identity services globally. You will have expertise in Privileged Access Management, Active Directory, SAML, OAuth, OpenID Connect, and related technologies. The role requires technical breadth and depth, a proven track record of enterprise delivery, and the ability to engage with complex technical topics and drive definitive outcomes. You will work closely with the IAM AD Architect, Identity and Platform Security Technical Service owner, and provide domain‑specific technical leadership for DevOps, TechOps and HR teams.
Responsibilities
- Own AD/AAD identity and access delivery, interfacing with delivery partners to ensure fit‑for‑purpose delivery within the IAM space.
- Ensure documentation and change requests are accurate and followed through in accordance with SoX.
- Coordinate and facilitate Quality Assurance (Audit) escalation issues with delivery partners, Chief IAM Architect, and QA/GRC in Elanco.
- Serve on various forums as an SME, assisting in the analysis of projects and programs to ensure they are technologically sound, will do no harm, and will deliver expected outcomes.
- Establish strong partnerships across the technical community, Information Security, and application owners, helping to identify opportunities and mitigate risks.
- Deep‑dive key initiatives to help overcome major incidents, complex problems and/or realise opportunities when required.
- Embed security, privacy, data protection and quality assurance across IT.
- Work with Elanco operational teams and chief architects to understand current and future IAM service requirements.
- Work with L1‑3 support teams for IAM/Identity and establish ability to operate (get credentials, review systems, action access control in Azure PIM).
- Actively build and stay abreast of emerging technology directions related to Identity technologies.
- Engage in the community (internally and externally) across multiple channels, looking to share, educate and inspire.
Qualifications
- Experience in technology project leadership, managing and advancing complex, global environments and designing and delivering enterprise technology solutions.
- +2 years of experience across Identity, including Privileged Access Management, Active Directory, SAML, OAuth, OpenID Connect, Azure AD Connect, Conditional Access and Entra ID governance.
- Experience working with public cloud architecture (Azure, GCP, etc.).
- Experience in executing large‑scale, transformative strategic plans.
- Demonstrated exceptional facilitation and organisational skills, effectively conveying complex ideas across all levels of IT and third parties to drive alignment and clear strategic outcomes.
Additional Information
- Travel: 0‑10%
- Location: Hook, UK – Hybrid Work Environment (30 days/quarter)
Elanco is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.
