About Bridewell
One of the most exciting prospects in the UK cyber security sector today, Bridewell is a leading cyber security services company specialising in protecting and transforming critical business functions for some of the world's most trusted organisations. We are the trusted partner for operators of essential services and provide end-to-end cyber security capabilities that help our clients overcome their security challenges, allowing them to operate safely and securely. Bridewell holds the Gold level, Investors in People award which we feel solidifies and reflects on the outstanding calibre that makes us truly one team.
Who are we looking for?
We are seeking an experienced and technically credible Identity Practice Lead to build and grow our Identity practice, with a particular focus on serving clients operating within Critical National Infrastructure (CNI). This is a strategic, hands‑on leadership role where you will be responsible for designing, refining, and building a portfolio of identity services - spanning advisory, architecture, and delivery - that meets the heightened resilience, assurance, and regulatory expectations of CNI operators. Alongside service development, you will play a central role in upskilling and training our wider consulting community to deliver identity-based engagements confidently and consistently, and you will help shape the roadmap towards a Managed Identity Service offering. You will combine deep technical expertise in Identity and Access Management (IAM) with commercial acumen and a genuine passion for developing others.
What you’ll be doing
Practice Leadership & Strategy
Own the strategic vision, roadmap, and commercial growth plan for the Identity practice, aligned to broader business objectives. Design, refine, and continuously evolve a structured portfolio of identity services - including identity strategy and maturity assessments, IAM architecture and design, Privileged Access Management (PAM), Identity Governance and Administration (IGA), and Zero Trust identity architectures - tailored to the needs of CNI and regulated sectors. Ensure services are built to withstand the scrutiny of CNI-specific regulatory and assurance frameworks (e.g. NIS Regulations, CAF, sector‑specific regulators), embedding resilience, segregation of duties, and OT/IT identity convergence considerations into service design. Act as the senior technical authority and escalation point for identity engagements, ensuring quality, consistency, and technical rigour across all client delivery. Build strategic partnerships with key identity vendors (e.g. Microsoft Entra, Okta, SailPoint, CyberArk, Ping Identity) to strengthen proposition, access early roadmap insight, and unlock partner‑funded growth opportunities.
Managed Identity Service Development
Define the business case, service design, and operating model for a new Managed Identity Service, working with delivery, operations, and commercial teams to bring it to market. Establish the tooling, processes, and SLAs required to operate identity services (e.g. joiner‑mover‑leaver, access reviews, privileged session monitoring, certification campaigns) on an ongoing basis for clients. Identify the resourcing, technology, and partnership requirements needed to stand up and scale the managed offering.
Capability Building & Training
Design and deliver a structured upskilling and training programme to grow identity capability across the wider consulting population, from foundational awareness through to specialist delivery skills. Create reusable delivery assets - methodologies, playbooks, reference architectures, and accelerators - that enable consultants outside the core Identity team to deliver identity engagements consistently and to a high standard. Mentor and develop consultants working on identity engagements, supporting technical growth and career progression. Champion relevant certifications and vendor accreditations across the practice to build a bench of credentialed identity talent.
Client & Business Development
Act as a trusted advisor to CNI clients on identity strategy, risk, and roadmap, building long‑term relationships at senior stakeholder level. Support pre‑sales activity, including scoping, proposal writing, and bid support, translating client challenges into compelling identity solutions. Represent the practice externally through thought leadership – client workshops, conference speaking, whitepapers, and contributions to industry/regulatory discussions on identity in CNI. Work closely with adjacent practices (OT security, cloud security, managed security services, GRC) to identify cross‑sell opportunities and ensure identity is embedded coherently across the wider security proposition.
Delivery Oversight
Provide oversight and quality assurance across live identity engagements, ensuring technical designs are fit for purpose and risk‑appropriate for CNI environments. Support resource planning and allocation across the identity p
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Identity Practice Lead employer: Bridewell
Bridewell is an exceptional employer that fosters a collaborative and innovative work culture, where technology enthusiasts can thrive. With a strong focus on employee growth, we offer continuous learning opportunities and the chance to work with cutting-edge security technologies in a dynamic environment. Located in a vibrant area, our team enjoys a supportive atmosphere that values both professional development and work-life balance.
