Senior Identity and Access Management Engineer
Executive Placements · Kensington
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Start free — we apply for you →Join a forward-thinking, technology-driven organisation where information security and identity governance are critical to business success. This role offers the opportunity to lead the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of enterprise Identity and Access Management (IAM) solutions that protect systems, applications, and sensitive data. As a Senior Identity and Access Management Engineer, you will drive identity lifecycle management initiatives, implement security best practices, and develop scalable access management solutions that support business growth and compliance requirements. You will collaborate with technical teams, security stakeholders, and business leaders to ensure secure, efficient, and compliant access across the organisation. This opportunity is ideal for someone who enjoys solving complex security challenges, driving automation, and influencing enterprise-wide identity strategies.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, implement, and maintain enterprise Identity and Access Management solutions
- Develop and enhance identity lifecycle management processes, including provisioning and deprovisioning workflows
- Implement and manage authentication, authorisation, and access control solutions
- Deploy and support Single Sign-On (SSO), Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), and Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) technologies
- Develop identity governance processes, including access reviews, entitlement management, and certification activities
- Automate identity management workflows and improve operational efficiency
- Monitor IAM environments for security risks, threats, and vulnerabilities
- Investigate and resolve identity and access-related incidents and issues
- Support audit and compliance initiatives by ensuring adherence to security policies and regulatory requirements
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to strengthen identity security across the business
Job Experience and Skills Required
- Bachelor's Degree in Information Security, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field
- Relevant industry certifications highly advantageous
- 5-7 years' experience in Identity and Access Management
- Minimum 2 years' experience in IAM design, architecture, or solution engineering
- Proven experience implementing identity governance and lifecycle management solutions
- Experience supporting compliance and audit requirements within enterprise environments
- Strong expertise in Microsoft Entra ID (Azure Active Directory)
- Experience implementing and managing SSO, MFA, RBAC, and directory services
- Strong understanding of Identity Governance and Administration (IGA) principles
- Hands-on experience with lifecycle workflows, access reviews, and entitlement management
- PowerShell scripting and automation capabilities
- Experience working with Microsoft Gr
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