Identity & Access Principal Engineer

As a senior technical authority, you’ll provide leadership across our identity and access management estate, ensuring services are secure, resilient, scalable and aligned with business and security objectives. Working closely with Technology, Cyber Security, Architecture and key suppliers, you’ll drive platform improvements and support the delivery of strategic technology initiatives.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about modern identity technologies and enjoys combining technical expertise with strategic influence.

• Significant experience in a senior infrastructure engineering, platform engineering or technical specialist role within a large, complex enterprise environment.
• Strong hands-on expertise across Active Directory, Entra ID, Microsoft Identity Manager (MIM), Conditional Access, ADFS, Microsoft PKI and PowerShell.
• Experience designing, implementing and supporting enterprise identity and access management solutions.
• Experience producing and reviewing technical designs, operational documentation and support models.
• Proven experience working with Cyber Security, Architecture, project delivery teams and managed service providers.
• Strong background in major incident management, problem management and root cause analysis., * Excellent technical judgement and the ability to act as a trusted technical authority.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to influence at all levels.
• Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on technical delivery.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Excellent planning, prioritisation and decision-making skills.
• A collaborative leadership style with a passion for coaching and developing others.

Our business is changing and we understand that attracting the right talent is pivotal in driving the positive change needed, to help us achieve our ambitious goals. Beyond a competitive salary, we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• 27.5 days annual leave (rising to 30 after 2 years), plus bank holidays
• Up to 18% on target bonus opportunity
• Annual car allowance
• Generous pension scheme with minimum 10% employer contribution
• Access to 24/7 digital GP services and our Employee Assistance Programme
• 6 x Life assurance and income protection after 12 months service
• Over 400 online courses, mentoring, apprenticeships, and development programmes
• Access to our benefits platform for exclusive discounts & savings

At Post Office Ltd, we’re proud to be at the heart of communities across the UK, upheld by the dedication and service of our postmasters. We offer essential services that people rely on every day, from parcels and banking to identity and government services. While we continue to evolve with digital innovation, our commitment to personal, face-to-face service remains core to who we are.

Our journey is one of reflection, growth, and meaningful change. We’re looking for people who think differently. Those with resilience, purpose, and a deep sense of responsibility to our postmasters, partners and the communities they serve. If you’re driven by the chance to make a real impact and help shape a future, built on progress and integrity, we’d love to hear from you. For more details visit careers@postoffice.co.uk