Cybersecurity Specialist

Role: IAM Specialist (Contract)Start: ASAPSecurity Clearance: Active SC ClearanceIR35 Status: Outside IR35Duration: Initial 3 monthsRate: Up to £600 per dayLocation: Hybrid, approx. 3 days per week on site in AbingdonOverviewWe are supporting a client delivering a large IAM programme for a public sector end client. They require an experienced IAM Specialist to lead the hands-on implementation and configuration of an Identity Governance and Administration (IGA) platform.You will work within a cyber security team to integrate the IGA solution with Microsoft Entra ID, connect authoritative sources such as HR systems and contractor databases, and build joiner mover leaver processes with automated approval workflows. This is a technical delivery role requiring strong experience in identity lifecycle management and IGA tooling.Key ResponsibilitiesImplement and configure an IGA platform such as SailPoint, Saviynt, Omada, One Identity or similarIntegrate the IGA solution with Microsoft Entra IDConnect authoritative sources including HR systems and contractor databasesDesign and implement joiner mover leaver processes with automated provisioning and deprovisioningBuild approval workflows for access requests and role assignmentsConfigure application connectors for Active Directory, Entra ID, SaaS and on-prem systemsImplement access certifications, RBAC models and segregation of duties controlsConfigure SSO and federation using SAML, OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect and SCIMTroubleshoot provisioning, synchronisation and connector issuesMaintain technical documentation and support audit and compliance activitiesEssential Skills and ExperienceHands-on delivery of IGA platforms such as SailPoint, Saviynt, Omada, One Identity or similarStrong experience integrating with Microsoft Entra IDExperience connecting HR systems or other authoritative sourcesSolid understanding of joiner mover leaver automation and identity lifecycle managementExperience building approval workflows and access request processesStrong knowledge of SAML, OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect and SCIMKnowledge of Active Directory, LDAP and hybrid identityWorking knowledge of ISO 27001 and NIST CSFStrong troubleshooting and documentation skillsActive SC clearanceIf this sounds suitable and you have active SC Clearance please apply with an up to date CV for immediate consideration. Similar jobs, MCS Group has an exciting opportunity for an IAM Technical Specialist to join a major public sector transformation programme. This role sits within the integration team, tasked with delivering secure and scalable IAM solutions to support regional systems used across public...

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