Summary: The Security Engineer role focuses on the configuration, deployment, and management of ForgeRock COTS-based IAM solutions, requiring extensive hands-on experience in security practices and tools. The position involves automating security workflows and executing penetration testing while collaborating with various teams to integrate security into the DevSecOps lifecycle. The role is hybrid, based in Knutsford, and requires a proactive approach to defending against cyber threats. The contract is initially set until the end of September, with a daily rate of £500 via an umbrella company.

Key Responsibilities:

• Hands-on configuration, deployment, and management of ForgeRock COTS-based IAM solutions.
• Integrate and configure HSM and CSM tools, including certificate lifecycle management.
• Automate security workflows using GitLab CI/CD pipelines, AWS CLI, and Chef.
• Execute penetration testing and hands-on coding in JavaScript, Java, or Python.
• Identify, mitigate, and communicate security risks to executive leadership.
• Collaborate with engineering, product, and CISO teams to embed security by design.
• Defend against evolving cyber threats and manage vulnerability scanning and patching.

Key Skills:

• 5+ years of experience with ForgeRock stack (PingGateway, PingAM, PingIDM, PingDS).
• Expertise in CIAM and completion of ForgeRock Deep-Dive 4xx training courses.
• Deep knowledge of AWS security controls, policies, and automation.
• Experience with role-based and attribute-based access control approaches.
• Advanced threat modeling, SOC operations, and forensic analysis skills.
• Proficiency in securing microservices, APIs, and DevSecOps integrations.
• Experience with vulnerability scanning tools and penetration testing methodologies.

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: Knutsford

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: inside IR35

Seniority Level: Mid-Level

Industry: IT