IDAM Engineer

Description

Job Title: IDAM Engineer

Responsibilities

• Engineer and operate automated IAM solutions for workforce identities
• Support and enhance SailPoint with a focus on automation, scalability, and governance
• Design, implement, and optimise automated Joiner‑Mover‑Leaver (JML) processes
• Automate IAM access request fulfilment via ServiceNow.
• Develop code‑driven workflows and integrations to eliminate manual IAM tasks
• Support and maintain Active Directory and Entra ID (Azure AD) environments
• Manage authentication, authorisation, roles, and entitlements
• Automate access certifications, reviews, and compliance reporting
• Respond to IAM‑related incidents with a focus on root cause fixes through automation
• Produce and maintain documentation, diagrams, and operational runbooks
• Collaborate with Security teams to strengthen identity controls
• Leverage scripting and AI‑assisted tools to improve efficiency and reporting
• Essential Skills and Experience
• Hands‑on experience in Identity & Access Management engineering
• Hands‑on SailPoint experience is required (IdentityIQ, IdentityNow, or similar)
• Hands-on CyberArk experienced is required
• Strong experience engineering automated identity lifecycle processes
• Experience automating IAM workflows using PowerShell, APIs, or orchestration tools
• Solid understanding of SSO and authentication protocols (SAML, OAuth2, OpenID Connect, Kerberos, LDAP)
• Experience supporting Active Directory and Entra ID in hybrid environments
• Experience producing automated reports for audit and compliance
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and communication skills
• Desirable Skills and Experience
• Experience working with ServiceNow and/or Jira for workflow automation or integrations
• Exposure to broader information security or identity security domains
• Familiarity with DevOps or CI/CD environments, including identity controls
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or related field, or equivalent experience
• Relevant IAM or security certifications (e.g. SailPoint, Microsoft Identity)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Customer‑focused mindset, delivering secure and user‑friendly IAM services
• Growth mindset, passionate about learning new tools and technologies
• Ability to work independently while contributing to a global team
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• UK Benefits include:
• Flexible benefits fund, emergency leave days, adoption leave, 28 days annual leave (plus bank holidays), pension, life cover, private medical insurance, parental leave, education assistance program.
• It’s possible we’re hiring for this position in multiple countries, in which case the above benefits apply to the primary location. Specific benefits vary by country, but our packages are similarly comprehensive.
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• Hybrid working
• We work in a hybrid way at the company. Most roles are based at a local the company office, with an expectation of being on-site 50% of your working hours to support collaboration and connection. Some positions are fully office-based depending on the nature of the work, and certain roles that support specific customers or markets may be remote. The working arrangement for this position will be confirmed during the hiring process.
• Hiring process
• Interested? Great! Get started by submitting your cover letter and CV through our application portal. The company is committed to recruiting and retaining people with disabilities. Please let us know in advance if you need reasonable support during your application process.
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• About the company
• We are committed to embedding sustainability and inclusion into our operations, our culture, and our core business strategy. Learn more about how we are progressing against our ambitious 2030 targets: the company's site/
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Conditions

Employment Type: Full time, hybrid (50% office presence)

The job

The company is looking for an Identity & Access Management (IAM) Engineer with a strong automation mindset to join our global IT team. This role focuses on engineering scalable, automated IAM services for workforce identities, using SailPoint as the enterprise Identity Governance (IGA) platform and CyberArk as PAM.

The successful candidate will be expected to reduce manual IAM operations, automate identity lifecycle processes, and build repeatable, code‑driven solutions for access management in a complex hybrid environment.

You will work closely with Security, Infrastructure, HR, and Service Management teams to deliver reliable, efficient, and secure identity services.