Access Engineer

Lorien; Greater London; On-site; GBP 61,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

Lorien is seeking an Identity & Access Management (IdAM) Engineer to join a specialist Live Services team on-site in the United Kingdom. The role covers 2nd/3rd line support for ADDS, PAM, and identity platforms, with a focus on security, availability, and operational performance.

You will develop PowerShell automation, work with project and support teams, and ensure changes are implemented per management processes. On-site five days a week with DV clearance eligibility is required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3+ years administering Windows Server environments (2008/2012/2016/2019).
• Strong Active Directory administration expertise and experience.
• Experience with Linux systems administration.
• Knowledge of RSA SecurID or similar two-factor authentication.
• PKI/certificate management experience and automation scripting.
• Experience with DNS, DHCP, and networking protocols.
• Knowledge of MIM/FIM identity management tools.
• Understanding of security, DR concepts, and incident response.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Support and administer Active Directory Domain Services (ADDS) and identity infrastructure.
• Provide 2nd and 3rd line support for IdAM platforms and authentication services.
• Monitor, troubleshoot, and resolve incidents and service requests.
• Implement changes following change management processes.
• Support disaster recovery testing and resilience initiatives.
• Develop PowerShell automation scripts.
• Collaborate with project teams and suppliers to deliver improvements.

Skills

Active Directory

Windows Server

PowerShell

Linux admin

RSA 2FA

PKI/certs

DNS/DHCP

MIM/FIM

Security concepts

Communication

Tools

PowerShell

Job description

Identity & Access Management (IdAM) Engineer

5 Days On-Site

Must be DV Clearable

Up to £550 per day.

We are seeking an experienced Identity & Access Management (IdAM) Engineer to join a specialist Live Services team responsible for supporting and maintaining critical Identity Infrastructure services. You will provide 2nd and 3rd line support across Active Directory, Privileged Access Management, and Identity Management platforms, ensuring high levels of service availability, security, and operational performance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support and administer Active Directory Domain Services (ADDS) and wider identity infrastructure.
• Provide 2nd and 3rd line support for IdAM platforms, privileged account management, and authentication services.
• Monitor, troubleshoot, and resolve incidents, service requests, and operational issues.
• Implement infrastructure changes in line with change management processes.
• Support disaster recovery testing and service resilience initiatives.
• Develop and maintain PowerShell automation scripts.
• Work closely with project teams, support teams, and third-party suppliers to deliver service improvements.

Key Skills & Experience:

• 3+ years' experience administering Windows Server environments (2008/2012/2016/2019).
• Strong Active Directory administration expertise.
• Experience with Linux systems administration.
• Knowledge of Two-Factor Authentication (RSA), PKI, and certificate management.
• PowerShell scripting and automation experience.
• Experience with DNS, DHCP, firewalls, and networking protocols.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Identity Manager (MIM) / Forefront Identity Manager (FIM).
• Understanding of security, system integration, and disaster recovery principles.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Security Requirements:

• Active DV Clearance or eligibility to obtain DV Clearance.
• Ability to work 5 days per week on-site.

This is an excellent opportunity for an IdAM specialist to support secure, enterprise-scale environments within a highly regulated and security-focused organisation.