Identity and Access Management (IAM) Engineer

Title: Identity and Access Management (IAM) Engineer
Location: Northampton, UK
Type: Hybrid (2 Days onsite)
Salary: £350 – £400 per day (Inside IR35)
Contract: Until the end of December 2025
Key Responsibilities:

• Design & Implementation: Develop scalable IAM solutions with ISIM, covering user provisioning, de-provisioning, and RBAC.
• Java Integration: Create and maintain Java-based connectors, workflows, and custom business logic for IAM processes.
• System Integration: Interface ISIM with enterprise systems, third-party IDPs, databases, and LDAP directories.
• Security Compliance: Apply best practices aligned with GDPR, HIPAA, and other standards.
• Troubleshooting & Optimisation: Monitor and resolve issues, improving system performance and efficiency.
• Cross-Team Collaboration: Work alongside security, infrastructure, and development teams to build cohesive solutions.
• Innovation: Stay up to date on IAM technologies, contributing to continuous architectural improvements.

Required Skills & Experience:

• Proven experience with IAM platforms, particularly IBM Security Identity Manager (ISIM) or alternatives like Ping Identity or Microsoft Identity Manager.
• Strong understanding of IAM protocols such as LDAP, SAML, OAuth, and OpenID Connect.
• Java development skills with frameworks such as Spring and Hibernate.
• Background in IAM administration: provisioning, role management, and access reviews.
• Familiarity with cloud environments (AWS, GCP, or Azure).
• Demonstrated experience working in large, multi-system enterprise environments.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and excellent communication skills.