Identity and Access Management Lead
Summary: The Identity and Access Management Lead role involves overseeing IAM processes and leading two critical IAM projects within a hybrid working environment. The position requires a seasoned IAM professional to ensure proper user and third-party access management while collaborating with various teams to align IAM strategies with organizational security objectives. The role also includes supporting the Security Operations team and conducting regular security checks. This is a 6-month contract based in Leeds with flexible office attendance.
Key Responsibilities:
- Ensure that user access (both privileged and non-privileged) and 3rd party access is appropriately configured and administered
- Work with business users and service owners, to help define and configure appropriate role profiles for core applications
- Collaborate with other security teams, network teams, and application teams to ensure seamless integration of IAM solutions
- Assist with the development and implementation of a comprehensive identity and access management (IAM) strategy that aligns with the organisation's overall security and business objectives
- Work to identify and respond to potential risks and threats related to Identity and ensure appropriate escalation and action is taken
- Support the wider Security Operations team with day-to-day activities, incident management and activities as required
- Recurring security checks related to IAM (daily, weekly and monthly checks)
- Conditional Access policy configuration and management
- Lend support to delivery teams on IAM-related topics
- From a security engineering perspective, help drive support of Security Operations
Key Skills:
- Proven experience in a dedicated identity and access management role
- Understanding of underlying security config for AD, Azure AD and cloud
- Good working knowledge of Entra Conditional Access, and zero-trust security models
- Good experience of SailPoint, Azure PIM and Delinea
- Good working knowledge of identity governance and administration frameworks
- Capability to develop, implement, and be decision-maker on comprehensive IAM policies and procedures: both on-premise and in Azure cloud environments
- Ability to lead and motivate their team members towards better ways of working, efficient delivery of work items, and overall strong security posture
- Industry-standard cybersecurity degree and/or certifications
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: Leeds
Country: UK
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: IT
Detailed Description From Employer:
Role: Identity and Access Management Lead
Day Rate: Negotiable based on experience
Initial Contract Duration: 6 months
Location: Leeds (Hybrid - you will need to be able to get to the Leeds office but there is a large degree of flexibility on frequency of days in the office)
Fruition are currently recruiting for an experienced Identity and Access Management Lead for an initial 6 month contract. This role requires an experienced IAM professional who can own the IAM processes and be hands-on on two crucial IAM related projects.
Key Responsibilities
- Ensure that user access (both privileged and non-privileged) and 3rd party access is appropriately configured and administered
- Work with business users and service owners, to help define and configure appropriate role profiles for core applications
- Collaborate with other security teams, network teams, and application teams to ensure seamless integration of IAM solutions
- Assist with the development and implementation of a comprehensive identity and access management (IAM) strategy that aligns with the organisation's overall security and business objectives
- Work to identify and respond to potential risks and threats related to Identity and ensure appropriate escalation and action is taken
- Support the wider Security Operations team with day-to-day activities, incident management and activities as required
- Recurring security checks related to IAM (daily, weekly and monthly checks)
- Conditional Access policy configuration and management
- Lend support to delivery teams on IAM-related topics
- From a security engineering perspective, help drive support of Security Operations
Required Skills and Experience
- Proven experience in a dedicated identity and access management role
- Understanding of underlying security config for AD, Azure AD and cloud
- Good working knowledge of Entra Conditional Access, and zero-trust security models
- Good experience of SailPoint, Azure PIM and Delinea
- Good working knowledge of identity governance and administration frameworks
- Capability to develop, implement, and be decision-maker on comprehensive IAM policies and procedures: both on-premise and in Azure cloud environments
- Ability to lead and motivate their team members towards better ways of working, efficient delivery of work items, and overall strong security posture
- Industry-standard cybersecurity degree and/or certifications
Fruition are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.
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