IAM Specialist

Aspect Resources
Culham, United Kingdom
5 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Temporary to permanent
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English
Compensation
£ 166K

Job location

Culham, United Kingdom

Tech stack

Microsoft Active Directory
Authentication Protocols
Software as a Service
Computer Security
Databases
Identity and Access Management
Python
Lightweight Directory Access Protocols (LDAP)
OAuth
Powershell
Role-Based Access Control
Openid Connect
Azure
Runbook
Security Assertion Markup Language (SAML)
Web Services
Scripting (Bash/Python/Go/Ruby)
HR Software
Information Technology
SailPoint

Job description

  • Implement and configure the IGA platform (SailPoint, Saviynt, Omada, or similar) to meet requirements
  • Integrate the IGA solution with Microsoft Entra ID as the primary Identity Provider
  • Connect authoritative sources (HR systems, contractor databases) to drive identity lifecycle
  • Design and implement joiner-mover-leaver (JML) processes with automated provisioning and deprovisioning
  • Build and configure approval workflows for access requests, role assignments, and exceptions
  • Implement access certification campaigns and recertification processes
  • Develop role mining and role-based access control (RBAC) models in collaboration with business owners
  • Configure application connectors for target systems (AD, Entra ID, SaaS applications, on-prem systems)
  • Implement segregation of duties (SoD) policies and access risk analytics
  • Configure SSO and federation services using SAML, OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect, and SCIM
  • Support identity data quality management and remediation activities
  • Troubleshoot provisioning failures, synchronisation issues, and connector errors
  • Collaborate with application owners during onboarding to define access models and entitlements
  • Maintain documentation of IGA configurations, workflows, and integration specifications
  • Support audit and compliance activities with reporting and evidence gathering

Requirements

  • Hands-on experience implementing IGA platforms (SailPoint, Saviynt, Omada, One Identity, or similar)
  • Proven experience integrating IGA with Microsoft Entra ID/Azure AD
  • Experience connecting authoritative sources (HR systems, databases) to IGA platforms
  • Strong understanding of identity lifecycle management and JML process automation
  • Experience building approval workflows and access request processes
  • Knowledge of access certification, recertification, and attestation campaigns
  • Understanding of RBAC modelling, role mining, and entitlement management
  • Experience with application connector development and configuration
  • Strong understanding of authentication protocols (SAML, OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect, SCIM)
  • Knowledge of directory services (Active Directory, LDAP) and hybrid identity
  • Working knowledge of security frameworks: ISO 27001, NIST CSF
  • Strong troubleshooting skills for provisioning and synchronisation issues
  • Good documentation skills for technical configurations and runbooks

Desirable:

  • Degree in Information Security, Computer Science, or related STEM field
  • Vendor certifications in IGA platforms (SailPoint, Saviynt, Omada)
  • Microsoft certification: SC-300 (Identity and Access Administrator)
  • Experience with segregation of duties (SoD) policies and access risk analytics
  • Scripting skills (PowerShell, Python) for automation and connector development
  • Experience with API integration and web services
  • Familiarity with ITSM workflows and change control procedures
  • Experience in public sector or critical national infrastructure environments

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