Identity & Access Management (IAM) Specialist

This is a Oxfordshire Hybrid based role with an excellent immediate start within a Public Sector organisation working on Implementing and supporting Identity Governance and Administration (IGA) solutions., * Implement and support Identity Governance and Administration (IGA) solutions.

• Integrate IGA platforms with Microsoft Entra ID/Azure AD and other enterprise systems.
• Configure and manage identity lifecycle processes including Joiners, Movers and Leavers (JML).
• Design and maintain access request workflows and approval processes.
• Support access certification, recertification and attestation campaigns.
• Develop and maintain Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) models and entitlement structures.
• Configure and support application connectors and identity integrations.
• Troubleshoot provisioning, synchronisation and access-related issues.
• Support hybrid identity environments involving Active Directory, LDAP and cloud identity platforms.
• Produce technical documentation, process documentation and operational runbooks.
• Work closely with security, infrastructure and business teams to ensure effective access governance and compliance.

• Hands-on experience with Identity Governance and Administration (IGA) platforms such as SailPoint, Saviynt, Omada, One Identity or similar.
• Experience integrating IGA platforms with Microsoft Entra ID/Azure AD.
• Experience connecting authoritative sources such as HR systems and databases to identity platforms.
• Strong understanding of identity lifecycle management and JML automation.
• Experience building access request and approval workflows.
• Knowledge of access certification, recertification and attestation processes.
• Experience with RBAC, role modelling and entitlement management.
• Experience configuring application connectors and integrations.
• Understanding of authentication protocols including SAML, OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect and SCIM.
• Knowledge of Active Directory, LDAP and hybrid identity environments.
• Familiarity with security frameworks such as ISO 27001 and NIST.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent documentation and communication skills.

Desirable Skills

• Experience with Segregation of Duties (SoD) controls and access risk management.
• PowerShell or Python Scripting experience.
• API integration and web services experience.
• Familiarity with ITSM processes and change management.
• Experience working within regulated, public sector or critical infrastructure environments.
• Relevant IAM, IGA or Microsoft identity certifications.