Identity Management Consultant

Role: Identity and Access Management (IAM) Engineer

Location: Northampton, UK (2 – 3 days onsite a week)

Job Type: Contract

Role Overview:

We are seeking an experienced Identity and Access Management (IAM) Engineer to help design, implement, and optimise IAM solutions using IBM Security Identity Manager (ISIM). In this role, you will apply your Java development expertise to integrate and customise IAM tools, ensuring secure access controls, identity provisioning, and compliance across a range of enterprise systems and applications.

Responsibilities:

• ISIM Solution Design & Implementation: Design and implement IAM solutions using IBM Security Identity Manager (ISIM) to handle user provisioning, de-provisioning, and role-based access control (RBAC).

• Java Development: Develop and maintain Java-based applications for IAM integrations, including custom connectors, workflows, and business logic.

• System Integration: Integrate ISIM with third-party identity providers, enterprise applications, databases, and LDAP directories.

• Security Best Practices: Enforce IAM security best practices, ensuring that solutions comply with relevant industry standards and regulations (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA).

• Troubleshooting & Optimisation: Identify and resolve IAM-related issues, optimising workflows and system performance to improve efficiency.

• Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams including security, infrastructure, and development to ensure cohesive and scalable IAM solutions.

• Continuous Improvement: Stay current with the latest IAM trends, tools, and technologies, contributing to the evolution of the IAM architecture.

Requirements:

• Strong expertise in any IAM tool (e.g., IBM Security Identity Manager, Ping Identity, Microsoft Identity Manager).

• Experience with IAM protocols (LDAP, SAML, OAuth, OpenID Connect, etc.).

• Hands-on experience with IAM administration and configuration, including user provisioning, role management, and access reviews.

• Proficiency in Java and related frameworks (Spring, Hibernate) with experience building and maintaining secure applications.

• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Apaas, or GCP) and deploying IAM solutions in the cloud is a plus.

• Experience with enterprise-level IAM projects in complex, multi-system environments.

• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills with the ability to analyse and resolve issues quickly.

• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work in a collaborative, cross-functional environment.

Nice to Have:

• Experience with IBM Security Identity Manager(ISIM) and its components (e.g., ISIM workflows, connectors, reporting)

• Familiarity with DevSecOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and containerisation technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).