At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead IAM transformation, assess identity landscape, and define future-state architecture.
- Company: Join a forward-thinking organisation focused on secure digital services.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible working options, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Dynamic role with significant impact on organisational security and user satisfaction.
- Why this job: Shape the future of identity management and enhance user experiences.
- Qualifications: Experience in IAM strategies, Active Directory, and strong stakeholder engagement skills.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
My client is seeking an experienced Identity & Access Management (IAM) Specialist to lead a strategic Identity and Access Management (IdAM) transformation programme. This role will focus on assessing the current identity landscape, defining a future-state identity architecture, and guiding the organisation's transition towards a modern Identity Provider (IdP) strategy. Working across business, security, and technology teams, you will establish identity as a foundational capability that enables secure digital services, improves user experience, and supports long-term organisational objectives.
The organisation currently operates a complex identity ecosystem comprising a legacy Student Information System (SIS), Active Directory, Microsoft Entra ID, and Auth0, with multiple identity stores and overlapping user management processes.
Key Responsibilities- Lead the development of the organisation's Identity and Access Management strategy.
- Conduct workshops, stakeholder interviews, and technical assessments to understand current-state identity capabilities and challenges.
- Assess the existing identity architecture, including Active Directory, Microsoft Entra ID, Auth0, and legacy SIS integrations.
- Define a target-state identity operating model and architecture aligned to business and security requirements.
- Evaluate identity platform options and market offerings, including Entra ID, Okta, Auth0, and other leading IAM solutions.
- Produce recommendations for consolidating fragmented identity stores and reducing reliance on legacy identity systems.
- Design a phased migration approach towards a unified or strategically aligned identity platform.
- Establish identity governance, lifecycle management, and access control frameworks.
- Support business change, stakeholder engagement, and adoption activities throughout the programme.
A key element of the engagement will be a focused assessment of the Auth0 platform, including:
- Evaluation of its current role in delivering critical business services.
- Review of integration capabilities with Active Directory and Microsoft Entra ID.
- Assessment of identity duplication risks and associated security concerns.
- Analysis of user lifecycle management alignment across platforms.
- Review of workforce and customer identity user experiences.
- Recommendations regarding Auth0's future role, integration strategy, or potential replacement.
- Current State Identity Assessment Report
- Identity and Access Management Strategy
- Target-State Identity Architecture
- Identity Platform Evaluation and Recommendations
- Migration and Transformation Roadmap
- Identity Governance Framework
- Auth0 Positioning and Future-State Assessment
- Proven experience delivering Identity and Access Management strategies and architectures.
- Strong knowledge of Active Directory, Microsoft Entra ID, Okta, and Auth0.
- Experience designing enterprise IAM and identity governance solutions.
- Strong understanding of authentication, authorisation, federation, SSO, MFA, and identity lifecycle management.
- Experience leading workshops and engaging with senior business and technical stakeholders.
- Ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear strategic recommendations.
IAM Specialist in London employer: Red King Resourcing
As an IAM Specialist with our organisation, you will be part of a forward-thinking team dedicated to transforming identity management into a strategic asset. We pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative work culture that values innovation and professional growth, offering opportunities for continuous learning and development in a dynamic environment. Located in a vibrant area, our company provides a unique blend of flexibility and support, ensuring that you can thrive both personally and professionally while making a meaningful impact on secure digital services.
