What you will be doing:
1. Lead end-to-end delivery of the IAM-related side of a broader project, including planning, execution, risk management, and stakeholder communication.
2. Collaborate with security architects, infrastructure engineers, and the client to define IAM requirements and translate them into actionable project plans.
3. Oversee the implementation and optimisation of IAM technologies and processes, including:
4. Microsoft Active Directory (AD), Microsoft Identity Manager (MIM), Single Sign-On (SSO), Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), File Access Management, Attribute-Based Access Control (ABAC), Role-Based Access Control (RBAC).
5. Ensure the IAM solution aligns with regulatory compliance (, GDPR, ISO 27001) and internal security policies.
6. Manage project timelines and resource allocations, ensuring delivery within scope and quality expectations.
7. Facilitate technical workshops and documentation, including high-level and low-level designs, test plans, and operational handovers.
8. Support audit and risk assessments by providing evidence of IAM controls and remediation plans.
What you will bring:
9. Proven experience managing technical projects, ideally in security or infrastructure domains.
10. Strong understanding of IAM principles, protocols (SAML and LDAP), and lifecycle management.
11. Working knowledge of IAM technologies and access control models.
12. Familiarity with tools such as Terraform, GitLab, Jira, Confluence and Ansible for infrastructure automation is advantageous.
13. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills across technical and non-technical audiences.
14. Experience working in Agile and/or ITIL environments.
15. Ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage multiple workstreams simultaneously.
It would be great if you had:
16. Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Security, or related field.
17. Certifications such as PMP, PRINCE2, or Certified Identity and Access Manager (CIAM).
18. Knowledge of Zero Trust architecture and cloud security best practices.
If you are interested in this role but not sure if your skills andexperience are exactly what we’re looking for, please do apply, we’d love to hear from you!
Although this role is advertised as full-time, we support different ways of working and can offer a range of flexible working arrangements. So, if you’re interested and need to work flexibly, we encourage you to apply and talk to us about what might be possible.
Employment Type: Full-time
Location: Stevenage – on-site with some flexible options
Security Clearance Level: must be holding or eligible for SC clearance.
Internal Recruiter: Lee
Salary: up to £60,000 base
Benefits: £5400 car allowance, 25 days annual leave with the option to buy additional days, private health care, life assurance, pension, and generous flexible benefits fund (3% of base salary)
Although this role is advertised as full-time, we believe that flexibility at work can promote work/life balance, increase your motivation, reduce stress and improves performance and productivity. We support different ways of working and can offer a range of flexible working arrangements.