IAM Analyst

St. James's Place
Cirencester, UK
3 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Working hours
Regular working hours

Tech stack

Active Directory Authentication Protocols Cyber Security Identity and Access Management OAuth Role-Based Access Control Openid Connect Security Assertion Markup Language (SAML) User Provisioning Software Customer Identity Access Management Information Technology SailPoint

Job description

As Identity Access Management (IAM) Analyst, you’ll be responsible for managing and supporting the organisation’s IAM processes and technologies. This role ensures secure and efficient access to systems and applications by implementing IAM standards, principles, and best practices.

The IAM Analyst will work closely with IT and security teams to maintain compliance and protect sensitive information, ensuring the right people have the right access to the right systems.

What you’ll be doing:

  • Administer and support IAM tools such as SailPoint, AdaxesActive Directory (AD), and Entra AD.
  • Implement and maintain IAM policies, standards, and procedures.
  • Manage and support the capabilities for user provisioning, de-provisioning, and access reviews across systems.
  • Collaborate with Technology and security teams to ensure proper role-based access control, in particular the IT Access Administration Team.
  • Monitor and troubleshoot IAM-related issues and provide timely resolution.
  • Assist in audits and compliance reporting related to identity and access management.
  • Stay updated on emerging IAM technologies and security best practices.
  • Support the IAM Technical lead in reviewing solutions for future improvements and strategy.

Requirements

Are you ready tochart your own career path? With our refreshed strategy, we’re building on our rich heritage and transforming our business to be more scalable and efficient, unlocking the capabilities needed for future success. This includes significantly investing in technology, streamlining the way we work and creating an environment where colleagues feel engaged, empowered and accountable; where they can show up, speak up and perform - because we believe in the difference our work makes., We’re looking for a proactive IAM Analyst who combines strong technical expertise with a security-first mindset. You’ll be someone who understands how identity access fits into the wider organisation and can balance robust control with a seamless user experience., * A Strong understanding of IAM concepts, standards, and principles, and of how modern identity access works within a corporate environment.

  • Proficiency in IAM tools such as SailPoint, Active Directory(AD), Entra AD and Adaxes.
  • Knowledge of authentication protocols (e.g., SAML, OAuth,OpenID Connect).
  • Familiarity with regulatory requirements and compliance frameworks related to IAM.
  • Understanding of role-based access control and least privilege principle.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent communication and collaboration abilities, engaging with colleagues within the Identity team, IT and Security Teams, as well as Project Managers, Programme Managers and Architects.
  • Ability to consider the experience of the end-user.
  • A commitment to security and compliance.
  • Likely to be degree educated in a relevant subject (e.g. Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or related field (or equivalent experience)., * Professional certifications such as CIAM, CISM, or similar.
  • Experience with cloud-based IAM solutions and integration.
  • Knowledge of privileged access management tools and practices.

Benefits & conditions

We reward youfor the work you do,whether that’s through our discretionary annual bonus scheme that reflects bothpersonal and company performance, competitive annual leave allowance (28 daysplus bank holidays, with the option to purchase an additional 5 days), oronline rewards platform with a variety of discounts. We also havebenefits to support whatever stage of life you are in, including:

  • Competitive parental leave (26 weeks full pay)
  • Private medical insurance (optional taxable benefit)
  • 10% non-contributory pension (increasing with length of service)

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