At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the development of cutting-edge Identity and Access Management strategies.
- Company: Join a forward-thinking organisation focused on digital security and user experience.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible working options, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Collaborate with diverse teams and engage with senior stakeholders for impactful projects.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by transforming identity management in a dynamic tech environment.
- Qualifications: Proven IAM experience and strong knowledge of Active Directory and modern IAM solutions.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
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Requirements
- 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.
Responsibilities
- Lead the development of our Identity and Access Management strategy.
- Conduct workshops, stakeholder interviews, and technical assessments to understand current-state identity capabilities and challenges.
- Assess our 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.
- Evaluate Auth0's current role in delivering critical business services.
- Review integration capabilities with Active Directory and Microsoft Entra ID.
- Assess identity duplication risks and associated security concerns.
- Analyse user lifecycle management alignment across platforms.
- Review workforce and customer identity user experiences.
- Make recommendations regarding Auth0's future role, integration strategy, or potential replacement.
Technologies
- Active Directory
- IAM
- Support
- Security
We are seeking an experienced Identity & Access Management (IAM) Specialist to lead a strategic Identity and Access Management transformation programme. This role focuses on assessing our current identity landscape, defining a future-state identity architecture, and guiding our transition towards a modern Identity Provider strategy. You will work across business, security, and technology teams to establish identity as a foundational capability that enables secure digital services, improves user experience, and supports long-term organisational objectives. We operate a complex identity ecosystem comprising a legacy Student Information System, Active Directory, Microsoft Entra ID, and Auth0, with multiple identity stores and overlapping user management processes. The engagement includes delivering a 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, and Auth0 Positioning and Future-State Assessment.
IAM Specialist employer: Sivara GmbH
As an IAM Specialist, you will join a forward-thinking organisation that prioritises innovation and employee development. Our collaborative work culture fosters continuous learning and offers ample opportunities for professional growth, while our commitment to modern identity solutions ensures you will be at the forefront of technology in a dynamic environment. Located in a vibrant area, we provide a supportive atmosphere where your contributions directly impact our strategic objectives and enhance user experiences.
