IAM Specialist

Role: IAM Specialist

Job Type: Permanent

Location: Gaydon

Ready to utilise your knowledge of Information technology?

We have an exciting role for youas a IAM Specialist!

Careers at TCS: It means more

TCS is a purpose-led transformation company, built on belief. We do not just help businesses to transform through technology. We support them in making a meaningful difference to the people and communities they serve – our clients include some of the biggest brands in the UK and worldwide. For you, it means more to make an impact that matters, through challenging projects which demand ambitious innovation and thought leadership.

• Gain access to endless learning opportunities.
• Lead a team and their technical growth.
• Collaborate with customers and stakeholders.

The Role

As a IAM Specialist, you will be responsible for the development and maintenance of IAM policies and procedures. You will identify IAM related risks and proactively work to ensure that these risks are identified, assessed and mitigated across the business. You will deliver global identity and access management services as part of the Identity and Access Management Specialist.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide consultancy on IAM Best Practices (technical, governance & process) to different stakeholders/teams.
• Overall responsibility for the development and maintenance of IAM policies and procedures, encompassing all.
• Delivery of the IAM service via our chosen software and service partners.
• Continuously improve the IAM process to enable the business.
• Provide accurate data analytics to ensure visibility of key metrics and use of this data combined with audit procedures to ensure least privilege of users and no toxic access.
• Identify IAM related risks and proactively work to ensure that these risks are identified, assessed and mitigated across the business.
• Engagement and communication with stakeholders across to ensure awareness of IAM policies and procedures.
• Act as a point of escalation for any IAM alerts or issues which has been raised by other departments, or potentially from monitoring systems.
• Keep abreast of trends in information security and be able to propose proactive mitigation as appropriate.

Your Profile

Key skills/knowledge/experience:

• Significant prior experience as a subject matter expert within Identity and Access Management, in particular deep technical knowledge of identity management within a Microsoft Environment (Windows Operating Systems & Active Directory), Linux based operating systems (desktop & server), Core infrastructure (network, databases).
• Significant knowledge of Identity and Access Management governance principles and best practices.
• Experience in managing information security risk relating to identity.
• Knowledge of SAML / OAUTH protocols.
• Experience of working and influencing cross-functionally and managing external agencies
• Good working knowledge of industry IT compliance standards, particularly in design and implementation.
• Experience of relationship management of senior stakeholders.
• Strong IT skills, able to analyse data for reporting purposes and follow work instruction.
• Relevant degree or equivalent experience preferred.

Desirable skills/knowledge/experience

• Knowledge of identity and access management within a DevOps environment, including API Management platforms, containerisation and cloud platforms (Google / Azure / AWS).
• Knowledge and experience in Information Security Auditing Techniques.
• Knowledge and experience in Managing Information Security for operational technology (e.g. PLCs, embedded systems in plant machinery).
• Knowledge and experience in Managing Information Security within a manufacturing organisation.
• Have an understanding of the business areas such as Suppliers and Retailers and how their systems work.

Rewards & Benefits

TCS is consistently voted a Top Employer in the UK and globally. Our competitive salary packages feature pension, health care, life assurance, laptop, phone, access to extensive training resources and discounts within the larger Tata network.

Diversity, Inclusion & Wellbeing

Tata Consultancy Services UK&I is committed to meeting the accessibility needs of all individuals in accordance with the UK Equality Act 2010 and the UK Human Rights Act 1998.

We believe in building and sustaining a culture of equity and belonging where everyone can thrive. Our diversity and inclusion motto is ‘Inclusion without Exception’. Our continued commitment to Culture and Diversity is reflected across our workforce implemented through equitable workplace policies and processes.

You’ll find a welcoming culture and many internal volunteering and social networks to join (these are optional). Our diversity, inclusion and social activities include 12 employee networks such as gender diversity, LGBTQIA+ & Allies, mental health, disability & neurodiversity inclusion and many more, as well as health & wellness initiatives and sports events and we sponsor the London Marathon.

We welcome and embrace diversity in race, nationality, ethnicity, disability, neurodiversity, gender identity, age, physical ability, gender reassignment, sexual orientation. We are a disability inclusive employer and encourage disabled people to apply for this role.

If you are an applicant who needs any adjustments to the application process or interview, please contact us at UKI.recruitment@tcs.com with the subject line: “Adjustment Request” or call TCS London Office 02031552100 to request an adjustment. We welcome requests prior to you completing the application and at any stage of the recruitment process.

Application Process:

1. Online application > 2. Technical discussion > 3. Managerial discussion > 4. HR discussion

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