Senior Cyber Engineer in IDENTITY & ACCESS MANAGEMENT

Location: London or Leeds

Work for an organisation steeped in history with a front-row seat to the digitalisation of the financial sector, including the continued growth of FinTech and RegTech. Technology is a core organisational strength, enabling the Bank of England to deliver its mission through a diverse range of systems, platforms and digital services. From supporting critical systems that underpin the UK economy to modernising identity, access and cyber controls, you'll be part of a function evolving alongside the industry it serves. We put people at the centre of what we do. You'll benefit from flexible working, a strong sense of purpose, and opportunities to develop your technical capabilities in a supportive environment.

Department Overview

Within Cyber Security, you will work alongside colleagues focused on protecting the security, integrity and resilience of the Bank’s technology estate. Whether identifying risks, improving controls, or contributing to secure system design, Cyber plays a vital role in safeguarding critical services and information. Our teams are aligned to industry best practice and committed to continuous learning. You will be supported through mentoring, hands-on experience, and structured development opportunities as you build your career in cyber security.

The Role

As part of the Identity & Access Management (IDAM) team, you will support the design, delivery and continuous improvement of identity capabilities across the Bank. Key responsibilities include:

• Supporting the development and maintenance of secure identity solutions such as SailPoint, AD, Azure and CyberArk.
• Contributing to engineering activities across IDAM platforms.
• Assisting in the operation and optimisation of IDAM services across on-premise and cloud environments.
• Working with colleagues to embed secure-by-design principles into technology solutions.

You will gain exposure to core identity domains, including identity lifecycle management, access control, and privileged access. The role provides an opportunity to develop practical experience while building a strong understanding of how identity supports cyber security and operational resilience.

Minimum Criteria

• Experience or strong interest in cyber security, software engineering, or identity and access management.
• Foundational programming or scripting capability, including the ability to read and modify code.
• Understanding of core security concepts (e.g. authentication, authorisation, least privilege, secure design).
• Willingness to learn new technologies and develop technical depth.

Essential Criteria

• Ability to analyse problems and contribute to technical solutions.
• Interest in secure system design and implementation of security controls.
• Experience working collaboratively within a technical team.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts clearly.
• A proactive, curious mindset with a desire to develop within cyber security.

Desirable Criteria

• Awareness of IDAM concepts (e.g. joiners/movers/leavers, access governance, privileged access).
• Experience contributing to technical documentation or operational processes.
• General understanding of cyber security best practices and threat landscape.
• Exposure to cloud or enterprise technology environments.

What We’re Looking For

This role is well suited to someone with strong engineering or development fundamentals who wants to build a career in cyber security. Deep IDAM expertise is not required from the outset, but we are looking for individuals with solid foundations, curiosity, and the ability to grow within a technical cyber environment.

Our Approach to Inclusion

The Bank values diversity, equity and inclusion. We play a key role in maintaining monetary and financial stability, and to do that effectively, we believe we need a workforce that reflects the society we serve. At the Bank of England, we want all colleagues to feel valued and respected, so we're working hard to build an inclusive culture which supports people from all backgrounds and communities to be at their best at work. We celebrate all forms of diversity, including (but not limited to) age, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, race, religion, sexual orientation and socioeconomic status. We believe that it's by drawing on different perspectives and experiences that we'll continue to make the best decisions for the public. We welcome applications from individuals who work flexibly, including job shares and part time working patterns.

Salary and Benefits Information

The salary on offer ranges from:

• London £61,440 - £69,120
• Leeds £55,280 - £62,190

In addition, we also offer a comprehensive benefits package:

• Currently a non-contributory, career average pension giving you a guaranteed retirement benefit of 1/80th of your annual salary for every year worked.
• A discretionary performance award based on a current award pool.
• An 8% benefits allowance with the option to take as salary or purchase a wide range of flexible benefits.
• 26 days' annual leave with option to buy up to 12 additional days through flexible benefits.
• Private medical insurance and income protection.

National Security Vetting Process

Employment in this role will be subject to the National Security Vetting clearance process (and typically can take between 6 to 12 weeks post offer) and the passing of additional Bank security checks in accordance with the Bank policy.

The Application Process

This role closes on 30th August 2026.