IDAM Engineer - SC Cleared

Identity & Access Management Specialist - ADFS/SAML/Active Directory

• Day Rate - £500
• Location - Farnborough (Hybrid)
• iR35 determination - Inside
• Duration - 6 months initial

We're working with a secure-sector organisation looking to bring in a Subject Matter Expert within Identity and Access Management (IdAM). This individual will play a lead role in shaping and delivering secure, scalable access controls across a Microsoft-centric environment, with a strong focus on federation, authentication, and privilege governance.

You'll be expected to bring hands-on experience working with enterprise-scale Microsoft identity technologies, particularly federation services (ADFS), traditional Active Directory environments, and SAML-based authentication frameworks. Experience with layered access structures (Tiered Access Models), Zero Trust principles, and multi-factor authentication (especially on-premise deployments) will be valuable in this role.

What You'll Be Doing

• Define and evolve standards and guardrails around IdAM architecture and access security.

• Lead end-to-end deployment and configuration of user access control platforms, including provisioning, de-provisioning, and synchronisation workflows.

• Design and build secure authentication flows integrating on-prem and cloud platforms, using protocols such as SAML, OAuth and LDAP.

• Work closely with internal stakeholders to embed principles of least privilege, role-based access control and strong authentication across the enterprise.

• Integrate ADFS and Active Directory with third-party identity solutions and internal platforms to streamline login and authorisation processes.

• Produce high-quality technical documentation including design diagrams, configuration instructions, and support guides.

What You'll Need

Essential experience:

• Strong grasp of Microsoft Active Directory and Federation Services (ADFS)

• In-depth understanding of Multi-Factor Authentication principles and implementation

• Familiarity with structured access approaches (eg tiered admin models)

• Real-world experience with SAML authentication flows

Nice to have:

• Exposure to Privileged Access Management (PAM) tooling and methodologies

• Knowledge of Identity Governance & Administration platforms (IGA)

• Awareness of current security practices in relation to IdAM

• Strong communication skills and confidence engaging across technical and non-technical teams