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# Identity & Access (IAM) Specialist

- **Company:** The Automobile Association
- **Location:** London, UK
- **Salary:** £89,310
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Adobe Analytics, Cyber Security, Multi-Factor Authentication, Identity and Access Management, Azure Active Directory, Single Sign-On
- **Published:** October 29, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.adzuna.co.uk/jobs/details/5944934407

## About the Role

This is an opportunity for an accomplished IAM professional who wants to stay close to the technical detail while influencing meaningful security outcomes, driving improvement and making a visible impact on the future of identity security at The AA., * Strong hands-on technical expertise across Identity & Access Management, Identity Governance and Privileged Access Management within a complex enterprise environment, with the ability to assess, design and improve identity security controls

 * Demonstrable expertise across Microsoft identity technologies, particularly Microsoft Entra ID, with practical knowledge of Conditional Access, MFA, federation, SSO, identity governance and privileged access management
 * Experience applying IAM expertise to technical solutions and change, working with Architecture, Platform and Technology teams to provide practical guidance, challenge designs and support secure implementation
 * Strong understanding of identity governance, security risk and compliance, including developing standards, strengthening controls, supporting assurance activities and producing evidence within a governed enterprise environment
 * Confident stakeholder management and communication skills, with the credibility to build trusted relationships and influence technical specialists, managers and senior stakeholders through clear and pragmatic security advice
 * Strong analytical and problem-solving capability, able to investigate technical challenges, understand associated business and security risk and recommend balanced solutions, supported by relevant IAM or cyber security certifications or equivalent demonstrable expertise

## Description

As our Identity & Access Specialist, you will be a trusted technical expert within Group Security, working closely with the Identity & Access Manager and senior colleagues across Cyber Security, Technology and Architecture. You will bring deep IAM expertise to strengthen secure solutions, improve governance and reduce risk across a complex enterprise environment., * Act as a trusted subject matter expert across Identity & Access Management, supporting the design, enhancement and assurance of secure identity and privileged access controls

 * Provide technical guidance across Microsoft Entra ID, Conditional Access, MFA, identity governance, SSO, federation and privileged access, helping teams deliver secure and scalable solutions
 * Partner with Technology, Architecture, Platform, Risk and Compliance teams to review solutions, provide pragmatic security advice and support the successful delivery of change
 * Contribute to the development of IAM standards, technical guidance, governance documentation and audit evidence, helping strengthen the organisation's overall security posture
 * Support identity related risk assessments, investigations and remediation activities, providing practical recommendations that balance security, operational effectiveness and user experience
 * Identify opportunities to improve IAM processes, controls and ways of working, contributing to the continued maturity of The AA's identity capability