IAM Engineer

Elanco; Hook; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Elanco in Hook, UK, is seeking an experienced IAM Engineer to lead Identity and Access Management solutions globally. This role requires expertise in various IAM technologies, including Privileged Access Management and Active Directory, to deliver effective solutions.

The successful candidate will work closely with teams to ensure comprehensive security and compliance while promoting innovative practices. A hybrid work environment is offered, fostering flexibility and work-life balance.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in implementation of IAM solutions.
• Experience in technology project leadership with global reach.
• Demonstrated skills in managing complex environments and enterprise solutions.

Responsibilities

• Own AD/AAD Identity and access delivery with delivery partners.
• Coordinate QA issues with delivery partners and internal teams.
• Help to embed security and data protection across IT.
• Engage with the technical community to identify risks and opportunities.

Skills

Privileged Access Management

Active Directory

SAML

OAuth

OpenID Connect

Azure AD Connect

Conditional Access

Entra ID governance

Tools

Azure

GCP

Job description

At Elanco (NYSE: ELAN) – it all starts with animals!

As a global leader in animal health, we are dedicated to innovation and delivering products and services to prevent and treat disease in farm animals and pets.

At Elanco, we are driven by our vision of Food and Companionship Enriching Life and our purpose – all to Go Beyond for Animals, Customers, Society and Our People.

At Elanco, we pride ourselves on fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. We believe that diversity is the driving force behind innovation, creativity, and overall business success. Here, you’ll be part of a company that values and champions new ways of thinking, work with dynamic individuals, and acquire new skills and experiences that will propel your career to new heights.

Making animals’ lives better makes life better – join our team today!

Your role: IAM Engineer

We are seeking an experienced Identity and Access Management Engineer who will be technically responsible for all Identity services globally and as such will require expertise in Privileged Access Management, Active Directory, SAML, OAuth, OpenID Connect, etc. The role requires technical breadth and depth, a proven track record of enterprise delivery and the ability to engage with complex technical topics and drive definitive outcomes. The role will work closely with the IAM AD Architect, Identity and Platform Security Technical Service owner and will be able to help deliver technically appropriate, business driven IAM solutions. This role does not include people administration; however, it will provide domain-specific technical leadership in the IAM space for DevOps, TechOps and HR teams.

Your Responsibilities

• Own AD/AAD Identity and access delivery, interfacing with Delivery partners (Alcor, WWT etc.) ensuring a fit for purpose delivery within the IAM space.
• Ensure documentation and change requests etc. are accurate and followed through in accordance with SoX.
• Coordinate and facilitate Quality Assurance (Audit) escalation issues with delivery partners, Chief IAM Architect and QA/GRC in Elanco.
• Serve on various forums as an SME, to assist in the analysis projects and programs to ensure they are technologically sound, will do no harm, and will deliver the expected outcomes.
• Establish strong partnerships across the technical community, Information Security and application owners, helping to identify opportunities and mitigate risks.
• Where required, deep dive key initiatives to help overcome major incidents, complex problems and/or realise opportunities.
• Help to embed security, privacy, data protection and quality assurance across IT.
• Work with Elanco operational teams and Chief architects to understand current and future requirements relevant to IAM services.
• Work with L1-3 support teams for IAM /Identity and establish ability to operate (get creds, review systems, action access control in Azure PIM).
• Actively build and stay abreast of emerging technology directions related to Identity technologies.
• Engage in the community (internally and externally) across multiple channels, looking to share, educate and inspire.

What You Need to Succeed (minimum qualifications)

• Experience in technology project leadership, managing and advancing complex, global environments and designing and delivering enterprise technology solutions.
• +2 years of experience across Identity, including Privileged Access Management, Active Directory, SAML, OAuth, OpenID Connect, Azure AD Connect, Conditional Access and Entra ID governance.
• Experience working with public cloud architecture (Azure, GCP etc.)
• Experience in executing large-scale, transformative strategic plans.
• Demonstrated exceptional facilitation and organizational skills, effectively conveying complex ideas across all levels of IT and third parties to drive alignment and clear strategic outcomes.

Additional Information

• Travel: 0-10%
• Location: Hook, UK - Hybrid Work Environment (30 days/quarter)

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown underrepresented groups are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Elanco we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive work environment. If you think you might be a good fit for a role but don't necessarily meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply. You may be the right candidate for this role or other roles!

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