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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Identity & Access Management (IAM) Technology Analyst - **Company:** Vanguard - **Location:** Manchester, UK - **Salary:** £82,852.0 - **Contract:** Temporary contract - **Skills:** Active Directory, User Authentication, Business Systems, Cyber Security, Multi-Factor Authentication, Identity and Access Management, Lightweight Directory Access Protocols (LDAP), Network Administration, Role-Based Access Control, Azure Active Directory, Session Management, Single Sign-On, Scripting, Enterprise Software Applications, Okta, Cyberark, Information Technology, SailPoint - **Published:** August 2, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.adzuna.co.uk/jobs/details/5824412612 ## About the Role * Experience working in Information Security, Identity & Access Management, Privileged Access Management, Network Administration, or a related IT discipline * Understanding of identity lifecycle management, authentication, authorization, access controls, least privilege, privileged account lifecycle management, and secure administration practices * Experience supporting enterprise technology platforms and troubleshooting complex technical issues, ideally involving privileged access, administrative accounts, access controls, or security tooling * Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify access and privileged access risks and recommend practical solutions * Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate across technical and non-technical teams, including security, infrastructure, application, audit, and business stakeholders * Undergraduate degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience Preferred * Experience with IAM and PAM platforms such as Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD), Privileged Identity Management, SailPoint, CyberArk, BeyondTrust, Delinea, Okta, Ping Identity, or similar technologies * Knowledge of Single Sign-On (SSO), Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), Privileged Access Management (PAM), Identity Governance and Administration (IGA), vaulted credentials, password rotation, just-in-time access, session monitoring, and privileged access reviews * Familiarity with Active Directory, LDAP, role-based access controls, privileged groups, service accounts, and security best practices * Experience with automation, scripting, workflow technologies, reporting, or control monitoring capabilities that support IAM and PAM operations ## Description Are you passionate about cybersecurity, identity management, privileged access management, and protecting critical business systems? We're looking for an Identity & Access Management (IAM) Technology Analyst to join our growing security team and play a key role in supporting, enhancing, and maturing IAM and Privileged Access Management (PAM) capabilities across a complex enterprise environment. In this role, you'll help ensure the right people have the right access to the right resources at the right time, with a particular focus on ensuring privileged access is granted securely, used appropriately, and governed effectively. As an IAM Technology Analyst with a PAM focus, you will: * Support the design, implementation, and enhancement of Identity and Access Management solutions, with a particular focus on Privileged Access Management controls across privileged accounts, service accounts, administrative access paths, enterprise platforms, and critical applications * Collaborate with security, infrastructure, application, and PAM/IAM teams to ensure services align with security standards, business requirements, and strategic objectives * Assist with onboarding applications, privileged accounts, service accounts, and platforms into the IAM and PAM ecosystem, ensuring secure and compliant access controls are established * Troubleshoot and resolve complex IAM and PAM-related issues across a variety of technologies, platforms, and environments, including privileged access failures, vaulting, password rotation, session management, and temporary access processes * Conduct access, privileged access, and risk assessments, helping identify security risks, control gaps, and practical remediation options * Develop and maintain technical documentation, standards, and procedures to support IAM and PAM operations, governance, audit readiness, and control monitoring * Contribute to the development of automation capabilities that improve the efficiency and effectiveness of access management and privileged access management processes * Analyse recurring IAM and PAM incidents, identify root causes, and help implement preventative measures to improve service stability, control effectiveness, and security posture * Drive continuous improvement initiatives by identifying opportunities to enhance processes, technologies, privileged access controls, and security outcomes * Support special projects and contribute to broader cybersecurity, IAM, PAM, and technology transformation initiatives What it takes We're interested in candidates who bring a combination of technical expertise, problem-solving ability, and a passion for security, with an interest in privileged access management and operational controls. ## Related Videos - [Checkmate: 5 Real Incidents That Can End a Software Company](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100126-checkmate-5-real-incidents-that-can-end-a-software-company) - [How to govern Vibe Coding for the Enterprise](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100290-how-to-govern-vibe-coding-for-the-enterprise) - [No More Post-its: Boost your login security with APIs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1043-no-more-post-its-boost-your-login-security-with-apis) ## Related Articles - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [Events like RSAC Get You CISOs. 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