£442 Per day
Inside
Undetermined
Northampton, England, United Kingdom
Summary: The Identity and Access Management (IAM) Engineer role involves designing, implementing, and optimizing IAM solutions using IBM Security Identity Manager (ISIM). The position requires expertise in Java development for integrating and customizing IAM tools to ensure secure access controls and compliance across enterprise systems. The engineer will collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance IAM architecture and address IAM-related issues. This contract role is set to run until December 30, 2025, and is classified as inside IR35.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design and implement IAM solutions using IBM Security Identity Manager (ISIM).
- Develop and maintain Java-based applications for IAM integrations.
- Integrate ISIM with third-party identity providers and enterprise applications.
- Enforce IAM security best practices and ensure compliance with industry standards.
- Identify and resolve IAM-related issues, optimizing workflows and system performance.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure cohesive IAM solutions.
- Stay current with IAM trends, tools, and technologies.
Key Skills:
- Strong expertise in IAM tools (e.g., IBM Security Identity Manager, Ping Identity).
- Experience with IAM protocols (LDAP, SAML, OAuth, OpenID Connect).
- Hands-on experience with IAM administration and configuration.
- Proficiency in Java and related frameworks (Spring, Hibernate).
- Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Apaas, or GCP).
- Experience with enterprise-level IAM projects in complex environments.
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication skills.
Salary (Rate): £441.60 daily
City: Northampton
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: inside IR35
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: IT
Role Title: Identity and Access Management (IAM) Engineer
Duration: contract to run until 30/12/2025
Location: Northampton
Rate: up to £441.60 p/d Umbrella inside IR35
Role purpose / summary
We are seeking an experienced Identity and Access Management (IAM) Engineer to help design, implement, and optimise IAM solutions using IBM Security Identity Manager (ISIM). In this role, you will apply your Java development expertise to integrate and customise IAM tools, ensuring secure access controls, identity provisioning, and compliance across a range of enterprise systems and applications.
Key Skills/ requirements
- ISIM Solution Design & Implementation: Design and implement IAM solutions using IBM Security Identity Manager (ISIM) to handle user provisioning, de-provisioning, and role-based access control (RBAC).
- Java Development: Develop and maintain Java-based applications for IAM integrations, including custom connectors, workflows, and business logic.
- System Integration: Integrate ISIM with third-party identity providers, enterprise applications, databases, and LDAP directories.
- Security Best Practices: Enforce IAM security best practices, ensuring that solutions comply with relevant industry standards and regulations (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA).
- Troubleshooting & Optimisation: Identify and resolve IAM-related issues, optimising workflows and system performance to improve efficiency.
- Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams including security, infrastructure, and development to ensure cohesive and scalable IAM solutions.
- Continuous Improvement: Stay current with the latest IAM trends, tools, and technologies, contributing to the evolution of the IAM architecture.
Requirements:
- Strong expertise in any IAM tool (e.g., IBM Security Identity Manager, Ping Identity, Microsoft Identity Manager).
- Experience with IAM protocols (LDAP, SAML, OAuth, OpenID Connect, etc.).
- Hands-on experience with IAM administration and configuration, including user provisioning, role management, and access reviews.
- Proficiency in Java and related frameworks (Spring, Hibernate) with experience building and maintaining secure applications.
- Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Apaas, or GCP) and deploying IAM solutions in the cloud is a plus.
- Experience with enterprise-level IAM projects in complex, multi-system environments.
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills with the ability to analyse and resolve issues quickly.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to work in a collaborative, cross-functional environment.
Nice to Have:
- Experience with IBM Security Identity Manager(ISIM) and its components (e.g., ISIM workflows, connectors, reporting)
- Familiarity with DevSecOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and containerisation technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
All profiles will be reviewed against the required skills and experience. Due to the high number of applications we will only be able to respond to successful applicants in the first instance. We thank you for your interest and the time taken to apply!