IAM Engineer

Specialist Computer Centres PLC
2 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Temporary contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English
Compensation
£ 130K

Job location

Tech stack

User Authentication
Authentication Protocols
Multi-Factor Authentication
Identity and Access Management
Kerberos (Protocol)
OAuth
OpenID
Azure
Security Assertion Markup Language (SAML)
Okta
Cyberark
SailPoint

Job description

  • Deliver robust Authentication & Authorisation, Privileged Access Management, and Identity Governance & Administration solutions to support the organisation's identity strategy.
  • Implement and configure identity security technologies across cloud and on-premise environments.
  • Maintain and optimise IAM platforms, ensuring operational stability and continuous improvement.
  • Collaborate with security, infrastructure, and architecture teams to align IAM capabilities with business needs.
  • Develop documentation, runbooks, and best-practice guidance to support identity life cycle management.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve IAM-related escalations and security issues in a timely manner.
  • Support the uplift of privileged access controls and governance standards.

Requirements

We are seeking an experienced IAM Engineer to implement, maintain, and optimise core identity capabilities across the organisation., * Demonstrable experience working as an IAM Engineer in enterprise-scale environments.

  • Strong hands-on expertise with AAA, PAM, and IGA technologies (eg, CyberArk, SailPoint, Azure AD, Okta, or similar).
  • Solid understanding of authentication protocols (SAML, OAuth, OIDC, Kerberos, MFA).
  • Experience implementing privileged access solutions and enforcing least-privilege models.
  • Knowledge of identity life cycle processes, access controls, and compliance standards.
  • Strong troubleshooting, problem-solving, and root-cause analysis skills.
  • Ability to work effectively in hybrid teams and deliver high-quality outcomes under project timelines.

About the company

Lancashire, England - £500 per day Contract Posted by: Specialist Computer Centres PLC Posted: Monday, 16 March 2026 Identity Engineer - £500/day Inside IR35 - 12-Month Contract - Preston (Hybrid) - SCC Flex Contract

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