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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # IAM Analyst - **Company:** Starling - **Location:** Southampton, UK - **Salary:** £62,127.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Authentication Protocols, Software as a Service, Cloud Computing Security, Cyber Security, Disaster Recovery, Identity and Access Management, Python (Programming Language), OpenID, Role-Based Access Control, Security Assertion Markup Language (SAML), Scripting, Okta, SailPoint - **Published:** July 15, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.adzuna.co.uk/jobs/details/5801208214 ## About the Role * Strong communication and interpersonal skills including the ability to explain complex security concepts to technical and non-technical audiences. * Good understanding of identity concepts, including authentication protocols, Identity Lifecycle Management, Privileged Access Management, Role Based Access Control and Identity Governance * Understanding of risk management, including quantification and remediation. * A genuine enthusiasm for identifying security problems and building solutions to them. Desirable * Experience of design and delivery related to identity management systems, e.g. Okta, Entra ID, Ping, etc. * Experience of design and delivery related to identity governance systems, e.g. Sailpoint, Saviynt, ConductorOne, etc. * Ability to write code (e.g. automating tasks using scripting languages such as Python). * Understanding of authentication protocols (e.g. SAML, OIDC). * Strong general cybersecurity domain knowledge, including cloud security (GCP, AWS). * Experience of fulfilling a client facing security consulting role or business facing security role. ## Description As an IAM analyst you will play a critical role in the management and optimisation of Starling's identity lifecycle and across a variety of SaaS and bespoke identity tooling. You will serve as a key liaison to the wider business, bridging the gap between high-level security requirements and practical, automated solutions. No one day is the same as any other. On any given day you might be: * integrating systems with our identity provider for SSO; * configuring request and review policies in our access governance system; * analysing roles and permissions in third-party services and mapping these to teams and job roles for birthright access; * helping end users with complex access issues; * defining standards and policies relating to identity and access management; * taking ownership of or contributing to projects to improve the bank's identity security posture. We understand the importance of knowledge and expertise remaining current and you'll help us to continue making things better through research, design and implementation of new solutions, including automation. You will actively contribute to us remaining current with Cyber and Identity trends through research and development. Everyone's opinion matters and we embrace a range of perspectives through inception to delivery., * Independently run and contribute to Identity-related projects * Design and implement identity solutions across both a variety of SaaS and bespoke identity tooling * Collaborating with engineering and business stakeholders on Identity-related initiatives, including: * Reviewing and analysing proposed technical solutions and business processes to identify appropriate security controls. * Bridging the gap between complex business needs and technical execution by documenting clear, actionable identity requirements for engineering teams. Advising on remediation of security issues and processes to address root causes.Provide troubleshooting as well as disaster recovery planning and testsMaintain identity and access operations for specific high risk systemsDevelop processes, guidelines, and documentation for consumption by internal teamsTriage and management of IAM security events including, where necessary, participation in IAM security incident management.Maintenance of existing solutions, including operational improvements.Provide training, guidance and mentorship for other team membersSecurity administration and auditing of privileged systems access. * Identification and quantification of relevant risks to Starling systems and processes in the context of Starling's desired security posture. Interview Process Interviewing is a two way process and we want you to have the time and opportunity to get to know us, as much as we are getting to know you! Our interviews are conversational and we want to get the best from you, so come with questions and be curious. In general you can expect the below, following a chat with one of our Talent Team: 1. First stage with the IAM leads (team fit) ~ 45 minutes 2. Second stage with additional members of the IAM team (skills and technical) ~ 1 hour 3. Final stage with Infosec Director and CISO ~ 45 minutes ## Related Videos - [Keeping applications secure by evolving OAuth 2.0 and OpenID Connect](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100152-keeping-applications-secure-by-evolving-oauth-2-0-and-openid-connect) - [Security Pitfalls for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/726-security-pitfalls-for-software-engineers) - [JavaScript? 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