IAM Engineer - SC Cleared Rate:
£450 - £500 p/d (Inside IR35) Location:
Newport, Portsmouth or Stevenage (4 days onsite per week) Security Clearance:
SC Clearance preferred (sponsorship/processing available for the right candidate) Eligibility:
Due to the nature of the project, applicants must be sole British nationals. The Opportunity We are supporting a leading consultancy delivering critical technology services and are looking for an experienced
IAM Engineer
to join a high-profile programme. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in shaping and supporting Identity & Access Management (IAM) and Messaging services across a complex enterprise environment. You'll be responsible for a blend of BAU support, technical escalation, and project delivery, including involvement in large-scale, business-critical transformation initiatives. If you're passionate about Active Directory, Exchange, and enterprise identity technologies, and want to contribute to impactful programmes within a secure environment, we'd love to hear from you. Responsibilities Act as a key technical escalation point for IAM and Messaging-related issues. Provide BAU support, ticket management, and operational maintenance across identity and messaging services. Work closely with project teams to support the delivery of strategic technology initiatives. Contribute to large-scale identity and messaging transformation programmes. Perform troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and corrective action implementation. Support and maintain secure, resilient, enterprise-scale identity services. Required Skills & Experience Strong experience supporting
Microsoft Active Directory
in large enterprise or multi-forest environments. Hands-on experience with
Microsoft Exchange (Exchange 2019 preferred) . Solid understanding of:
Active Directory Organisational Units (OU) Group Policy Objects (GPO) Public Key Infrastructure (PKI)
Experience managing Exchange patching schedules and Security Updates (SU). Knowledge of email security technologies, anti-virus, and spam filtering solutions. Experience with
Single Sign-On (SSO) provisioning . Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and root cause investigation skills. Desirable Skills Experience with
Cisco ESA
or
FortiMail . PowerShell scripting or other automation/scripting experience. Previous experience working within secure or regulated environments. Exposure to aerospace, defence, or government projects.
Reasonable Adjustments: Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients. If you need any help or adjustments during the recruitment process for any reason
,
please let us know when you apply or talk to the recruiters directly so we can support you.
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IAM Engineer - SC Cleared in Southampton employer: Sanderson Government and Defence
As a Lead Network Engineer in Salisbury, you will join a dynamic team dedicated to maintaining and enhancing a critical network capability within a secure environment. Our company fosters a culture of collaboration and innovation, offering extensive opportunities for professional growth and development while prioritising diversity and inclusion. With a commitment to employee well-being and a supportive work atmosphere, we ensure that our team members thrive both personally and professionally.
Contact Details:
Sanderson Government and Defence Recruitment Team
