Assistant Vice President, Authentication and Directory Services in London

MUFG, a leading global financial group, invites applications for an Authentication and Directory Services Engineer – Assistant Vice President (AVP) to join its IT Security team in London. The role supports the bank’s authentication infrastructure across EMEA and focuses on secure identity management for a large and growing user base.

As an Authentication and Directory Services Engineer AVP at MUFG in London, you will play a pivotal role in supporting the bank’s authentication infrastructure across EMEA, managing Microsoft Active Directory platforms both on‑premise and in Azure cloud environments, implementing robust security protocols such as SSO, MFA, and Conditional Access, and handling application onboarding/offboarding processes for authentication services.

• Act as the senior analyst responsible for technical engineering of Microsoft Active Directory and Entra ID (Azure AD) services across EMEA.
• Implement and maintain advanced security protocols (SSO, MFA, Conditional Access) ensuring compliance with regulatory frameworks such as SOX and GDPR.
• Manage onboarding and offboarding of applications to authentication services to facilitate seamless integration with SSO solutions.
• Serve as the primary escalation point for complex issues related to authentication failures, directory synchronisation, and access management.
• Support the development of strategic direction for Authentication & Directory Services by providing technical insights and collaborating with other teams.
• Create and maintain comprehensive technical guides that communicate complex information clearly to peers and less experienced colleagues.
• Oversee daily management of authentication platforms by monitoring service availability, health metrics, performance alerts, and maintaining operational documentation.
• Balance technical guidance against business risk to provide well‑considered advice during incident investigations, problem resolution, and project decision‑making processes.
• Initiate proactive improvements for standard operating procedures.
• Develop scripts in PowerShell or Python to automate user account management tasks.

To excel as an Authentication and Directory Services Engineer AVP at MUFG you should bring extensive hands‑on experience managing Microsoft Active Directory platforms both on‑premise and cloud‑based Azure AD environments, a structured approach to communication and detailed attention to high‑workload pressure, and a commitment to teamwork.

• Deep knowledge of directory structures, authentication protocols (including SAML, OAuth, Kerberos), hybrid identity scenarios, and Microsoft Active Directory platforms as well as Azure AD environments.
• Proven experience with Quest AD management tools such as Quest Change Auditor and Quest Recovery Manager for effective auditing and recovery operations.
• Expertise in configuring Single Sign‑On methods/protocols alongside Active Directory Federated Services (ADFS) and Certificate Services (ADCS).
• Advanced scripting abilities using PowerShell or Kusto Query Language (KQL) to automate user account management tasks.
• Experience supporting large‑scale global organisations with over 10,000 users and familiarity with financial regulations such as SOX compliance.
• Strong understanding of Identity Threat Detection & Response (ITDR) methodologies; ability to audit access rights and monitor suspicious activity effectively.
• Excellent communication skills, capacity to articulate complex instructions clearly in plain English for diverse audiences including senior stakeholders.
• Ability to prioritise workload efficiently, operate with urgency, and manage tight deadlines without compromising accuracy.
• Degree in technology‑related discipline is preferred; financial services experience considered advantageous.

MUFG offers flexible working arrangements, generous pension contributions, ongoing training opportunities, and a culture built on integrity, fairness and transparency. You will also have access to continuous learning and career development within a supportive environment.

MUFG is committed to embracing diversity and building an inclusive culture where all employees are valued, respected and their opinions count. We support the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion in recruitment and employment, and oppose all forms of discrimination on the grounds of age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy and maternity, race, gender reassignment, religion or belief and marriage or civil partnership. We make our recruitment decisions in a non‑discriminatory manner in accordance with our commitment to identifying the right skills for the right role and our obligations under the law.