IAM Analyst: Access Controls & Policy Expert

AJ Bell; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading investment platform provider in Manchester is seeking a skilled IAM professional to support the Chief Information Security Officer in managing Identity and Access Management. Responsibilities include user access management, compliance auditing, and developing IAM policies. The ideal candidate will have proficiency with IAM tools, knowledge of access control methods, and strong analytical skills. This role offers a collaborative environment with opportunities for professional growth and a range of employee benefits.

Benefits

25 days holiday entitlement

Pension scheme with matched contributions

Discretionary bonus scheme

Health Cash Plan

Private healthcare scheme

Free gym membership

Employee Assistance Programme

Enhanced parental leave

Ongoing technical training

Social events calendar

Qualifications

• Proficiency with IAM-related tools and platforms.
• Knowledge of role-based access control (RBAC), attribute-based access control (ABAC).
• Strong grasp of information security principles and practices.
• Ability to analyse access control data for patterns and anomalies.

Responsibilities

• Manage user access and collaborate with multiple teams.
• Conduct periodic access recertification.
• Support internal and external audits.
• Generate reports on access control activities.

Skills

IAM-related tools proficiency

Knowledge of RBAC, ABAC, DAC

Information security principles understanding

Regulations knowledge (GDPR, NIST, ISO 27001)

Data analysis skills

Root cause analysis for security incidents

Incident resolution skills

Technical communication skills

Tools

Active Directory

SailPoint

CyberArk

Microsoft Azure AD

PowerShell scripting

Job description

A leading investment platform provider in Manchester is seeking a skilled IAM professional to support the Chief Information Security Officer in managing Identity and Access Management. Responsibilities include user access management, compliance auditing, and developing IAM policies. The ideal candidate will have proficiency with IAM tools, knowledge of access control methods, and strong analytical skills. This role offers a collaborative environment with opportunities for professional growth and a range of employee benefits.