At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead IAM design and development to enhance security across Bupa Global.
- Company: Join Bupa, a health-focused company dedicated to improving lives.
- Benefits: Enjoy private medical insurance, flexible working, and 25 days holiday.
- Other info: Be part of a diverse team that values innovation and continuous improvement.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in cybersecurity while promoting health and wellbeing.
- Qualifications: 7+ years in cybersecurity with strong IAM leadership experience required.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
Job Description
- Identity and Access Management Lead Engineer
- Competitive Salary + Benefits
- Permanent – Fulltime
- We make health happen
At Bupa, we’re here to help people live longer, healthier, happier lives.
With no shareholders, we reinvest our profits into improving the health of our customers and the quality of the services we provide.
As our IAM Lead Engineer, you will play a vital role in strengthening our security posture by leading the design, development and operation of identity and access management technologies across Bupa Global, India and UK (BGIUK).
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the design, configuration, integration and support of Identity Governance & Administration (IGA), Privileged Access Management (PAM) and Electronic Identity Management (EIM) tools.
- Build custom workflows, connectors and automation to support efficient access provisioning.
- Integrate IAM solutions with core applications, Active Directory, Entra ID and cloud platforms.
- Troubleshoot IAM, access, authentication and identity-related issues.
- Implement least-privilege access, zero-trust principles and compliant access governance.
- Support audits and produce IAM evidence and reporting.
- Monitor platforms, respond to IAM-related incidents and manage remediation.
- Identify opportunities for automation and orchestration using Power Shell, Python and APIs.
- Collaborate with IT, Security, HR and business teams to deliver solutions that balance strong controls with smooth user experience.
- Lead and develop a high‑performing IAM engineering team.
- Promote a culture of innovation, continuous improvement and security‑first thinking.
- What We’re Looking For
- Experience designing and operating IGA/PAM/EIM technologies (Cyber Ark, Sail Point, Beyond Trust, Saviynt etc.).
- Strong understanding of identity technologies (SAML, OAuth, Open ID Connect, LDAP, Kerberos).
- Experience integrating IAM with cloud services (AWS, GCP) and on‑prem systems.
- Hands‑on experience with scripting (Power Shell, Python) and automation.
- Knowledge of Active Directory, Entra ID, MFA, SSO, federation and identity lifecycle.
- Understanding of AI use cases in IAM.
- 7+ years in cybersecurity or identity roles, 5+ years in IAM engineering leadership.
- Experience in regulated environments and large‑scale enterprises.
- Professional certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CISA or IAM‑specific qualifications.
- Strong communication skills and ability to explain technical concepts clearly.
Benefits
Our benefits are designed to make health happen for our people.
Viva, our global wellbeing programme, supports mental, physical, financial, social and environmental wellbeing.
We offer flexible working and a range of family‑friendly benefits.
Upon joining Bupa you will receive the following benefits and more
- Private medical insurance
- Enhanced pension scheme
- Annual bonus scheme
- 25 days holiday + bank holidays
- Hybrid working options
- Why Bupa
We’re a health insurer and provider with no shareholders – our customers are our focus.
Our people are driven by one purpose: helping people live longer, healthier, happier lives and making a better world.
We encourage everyone to “Be You at Bupa” and champion diversity across our organisation.
As a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer, we welcome disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria and offer reasonable adjustments throughout the process.
Time Type
Full time
Job Area
Locations
- Staines - Willow House
- #J-18808-Ljbffr
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Contact Details:
Bupa UK Excellence In Healthcare Recruitment Team
