Identity and Access Management (IAM) Analyst in Cambridge

Identity and Access Management (IAM) Analyst

Darktrace is a global leader in AI for cybersecurity that keeps organizations ahead of the changing threat landscape every day. Founded in 2013, Darktrace provides the essential cybersecurity platform protecting nearly 10,000 organizations from unknown threats using its proprietary AI. The Darktrace Active AI Security Platform™ delivers a proactive approach to cyber resilience to secure the business across the entire digital estate – from network to cloud to email. Breakthrough innovations from our R&D teams have resulted in over 200 patent applications filed. Darktrace’s platform and services are supported by over 2,400 employees around the world.

Job Description

Darktrace is seeking an Identity and Access Management (IAM) Analyst to play a key role in implementing, and maintaining IAM strategies and solutions that keep our organization secure. This position bridges business and technical teams, ensuring IAM initiatives align with strategic goals while minimising user impact. This dynamic IAM role suits someone delivery focused, able to work across multiple teams, with a passion to learn and adapt to new and emerging threats.

You’ll support identity-related activities across the business, including access governance, privileged access, onboarding, audits, and compliance. This is a fantastic opportunity to launch or advance your career in the fast‑paced world of cyber security— in IAM the increasingly more critical function in protecting organisations globally.

This role will be hybrid, 2 days a week from our London or Cambridge office.

What You’ll Do

• Collaborate: Engage with stakeholders to understand system integrations, workflows, and data flows.
• Drive IAM Programmes: Capture requirements, define IAM standards, and create BAU operating models.
• Manage Operations: Oversee access reviews, audits, and JML processes; assist with IAM system integration.
• Design Solutions: Implement identity lifecycle management, authentication (MFA/SSO), and access governance.
• Ensure Compliance: Work with cross‑functional teams to enforce secure access controls.
• Continuous Improvement: Review architecture, integrate IAM principles (least privilege, RBAC/ABAC, Zero Trust), and seek stakeholder feedback.
• Access Oversight: Manage provisioning, de‑provisioning, and role‑based access across systems and regions.

What We’re Looking For

• Degree in Cyber Security or related field.
• Experience in cyber security or IT.
• Project management experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; confident working in diverse teams.
• Strong attention to detail, problem‑solving ability, and time management.
• Adaptability and eagerness to learn in a rapidly evolving environment.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively to deliver IAM programmes.

Benefits

• 23 days’ holiday + all public holidays, rising to 25 days after 2 years of service.
• Additional day off for your birthday.
• Private medical insurance covering you, your cohabiting partner and children.
• Life insurance of 4 times your base salary.
• Salary sacrifice pension scheme.
• Enhanced family leave.
• Confidential Employee Assistance Program.
• Cycle to work scheme.