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# Identity and Access Management Lead

- **Company:** The Medical Protection Society Limited
- **Location:** Leeds, UK
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** £56,000.0 - £71,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** User Authentication, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, DevOps, Multi-Factor Authentication, Identity and Access Management, Azure Active Directory, Cloud Services, Zero Trust Network Access, Single Sign-On
- **Published:** August 27, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.adzuna.co.uk/jobs/details/5856707056

## About the Role

* Strong expertise in Identity & Access Management (IAM), including authentication, authorisation, identity lifecycle management, access controls and Privileged Access Management (PAM).
 * Knowledge of Zero Trust principles and identity-centric security models.
 * Experience of IAM in cloud and hybrid environments, including Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD).
 * Strong understanding of access-related security risks, governance, compliance and audit requirements.
 * Experience designing and implementing IAM controls that balance security, usability and business needs.
 * Proven ability to assess risks, solve complex problems and make sound, risk-based decisions.
 * Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence technical and non-technical audiences.
 * Experience mentoring, coaching and supporting the development of colleagues.
 * Hands-on experience with identity platforms, directory services, Single Sign-On (SSO), Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) and PAM solutions.
 * Experience supporting major technology change programmes, cloud migrations or platform implementations.
 * Experience working with risk, audit and compliance teams to demonstrate effective access controls.

## Description

* Lead and continuously improve Identity & Access Management (IAM) capabilities across the organisation.
 * Act as the IAM subject matter expert, providing guidance to business and technology teams.
 * Ensure secure, compliant and efficient access to systems, applications and data.
 * Embed IAM controls into projects, cloud services and technology change initiatives.
 * Identify, assess and manage identity and access risks, including privileged access, segregation of duties and account lifecycle management.
 * Lead the response to access-related security incidents and control failures.
 * Develop and maintain IAM policies, standards, processes and best practices.
 * Own IAM governance, reporting and assurance activities, supporting audits and regulatory requirements.
 * Provide clear risk-based recommendations and insights to senior stakeholders and governance forums.
 * Work closely with suppliers and service partners to ensure IAM services meet performance, security and compliance expectations.
 * Drive continuous improvement through industry best practice, emerging technologies and process optimisation.
 * Promote a strong security culture and increase awareness of identity-related risks across the organisation.

Technologies:

 * Azure
 * Cloud
 * IAM
 * Support
 * Security
 * DevOps


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