IAM Engineer

My client, a Mining and Minerals firm, based in Central London (you will have to be in the office x 3 per week) are looking for an IAM Engineer to join their growing team in London.

About the IAM Engineer Role:

A critical technical role within the Group IT Security function, the IAM Engineer will be responsible for implementing, maintaining, and optimisation of Identity Governance and Identity and Access Management (IAM) capabilities across the organisation’s digital landscape.

The role will act as a technical subject matter expert (SME) for all aspects of IAM, ensuring robust identity controls and governance processes are in place to support security, compliance, and operational efficiency

Key Responsibilities:

• Implement and configure sustainable capabilities within my client's Identity Governance platform (Saviynt EIC) to ensure secure and efficient access control for enterprise applications and resources.
• Conduct technical assessments of identity and access systems, identifying security gaps and recommending improvements
• Design and execute technical integrations for Single Sign-On (SSO), Multi-Factor authentication and Identity lifecycle management to enhance security and streamline user authentication processes across the organisation.
• Design and Implement Privileged Access Management (PAM) capabilities
• Support the implementation of Just-in-Time (JIT) and Just-Enough-Access (JEA) principles
• Assist in developing and maintaining technical documentation for IAM processes and configurations
• Troubleshoot complex identity and access-related technical issues
• Develop and maintain scripted solutions for identity management
• Respond to audit findings and implement remediation measures.
• Support the implementation of identity-related security policies and standards
• Collaborate with Cross-Functional Teams: Work with IT, Security, and Application teams to assess and improve identity and access management solutions, ensuring alignment with business objectives

Qualifications Required:

• A Graduate qualification in Information Security, Computer Science, or Engineering is highly regarded
• Professional certifications preferred (e.g. Saviynt Certified Advanced IGA Professional, SailPoint Certified IdentityIQ Engineer, SailPoint Certified Identity Security Architect), ISC2 CC, CompTIA Security+)

Experience & Skills Required:

• 5+ years of hands-on experience in IGA/IDAM development within an Enterprise environment
• Strong technical proficiency with:
• Saviynt EIC, SailPoint or Okta (Saviynt preferred)
• CyberArk
• Microsoft EntraID
• Scripting skills (PowerShell)
• Experience with API integrations for identity management
• Strong familiarity with SAML, OAuth, OpenID Connect
• Understanding of identity protocols and security frameworks
• Understanding of regulatory requirements and IAM security best practises
• Experience with identity lifecycle automation tools
• Understanding of best practise Identity use within OT/ICS Environments

Technical Competencies

• Detail-oriented with strong analytical skills
• Excellent technical communication abilities
• Proactive approach to learning new technologies
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Ability to diagnose and resolve IAM-related issues and optimise performance
• Quick learner with a passion for cybersecurity technologies

Other Information:

• Travel to sites as and when required (International)
• Commitment to continuous learning and staying current with emerging IAM technologies

If the above is of interest please apply to this role, call me on 0207 509 8040 to find out more or email me your CV to darius.goodarzi@robertwalters.com

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