IAM Specialist

Job Title: IAM Specialist
Location: Culham, UK
Job Type: Full-time contract, Until 18/12/2026
Work Model: Hybrid (2-3 days/week on site)

Minimum Requirement:
Essential:
Hands-on experience implementing IGA platforms (SailPoint, Saviynt, Omada, One Identity, or similar)
Proven experience integrating IGA with Microsoft Entra ID/Azure AD
Experience connecting authoritative sources (HR systems, databases) to IGA platforms
Strong understanding of identity life cycle management and JML process automation
Experience building approval workflows and access request processes
Knowledge of access certification, recertification, and attestation campaigns
Understanding of RBAC modelling, role mining, and entitlement management
Experience with application connector development and configuration
Strong understanding of authentication protocols (SAML, OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect, SCIM)
Knowledge of directory services (Active Directory, LDAP) and hybrid identity
Working knowledge of security frameworks: ISO 27001, NIST CSF
Strong troubleshooting skills for provisioning and synchronisation issues
Good documentation skills for technical configurations and runbooks

Desirable:
Degree in Information Security, Computer Science, or related STEM field
Vendor certifications in IGA platforms (SailPoint, Saviynt, Omada)
Microsoft certification: SC-300 (Identity and Access Administrator)
Experience with segregation of duties (SoD) policies and access risk analytics
Scripting skills (PowerShell, Python) for automation and connector development
Experience with API integration and web services
Familiarity with ITSM workflows and change control procedures
Experience in public sector or critical national infrastructure environments