IAM Engineer

ASDA; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail company is seeking an IAM Engineer in Leeds to manage access control systems crucial for securing information. The role involves user account management, supporting access issues, and collaborating with security teams. Candidates should have familiarity with IAM tools and strong communication skills. The company offers a competitive salary and a supportive benefits package, alongside a hybrid working model.

Benefits

Discretionary company bonus

Company pension up to 7% matched

15% colleague discount

Free access to wellbeing services

Excellent parental leave policies

Qualifications

• Familiar with IAM tools and PKI knowledge.
• Understanding data protection regulations.
• Strong problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Create and manage user accounts.
• Review access permissions regularly.
• Provide support for access issues.

Skills

Familiarity with IAM tools

Understanding of IT security principles

Strong analytical and troubleshooting abilities

Communication skills

Tools

SailPoint ISC

Microsoft Entra

Job description

Job Title

IAM Engineer

Location

Asda House

Employment Type

Full time

Contract Type

Permanent

Hours Per Week

37.5

Salary

Competitive salary plus benefits.

Category

Cyber Security

Closing Date

2 October 2025

Overview

Job Title: Identity and Access Management Engineer (PKI & Certificates)
Location: Leeds (Onsite at least 3 days per week)
Department: Identity and Access Management / Cyber Security
Reports to: IAM SME/Manager

Job Summary

We are looking for an Identity and Access Management (IAM) Engineer to assist in managing and securing the systems that control access to our organization’s information and resources. The role, working with our internal IAM SMEs and 3rd party providers, ensures that users have the appropriate access to systems, applications, and data to carry out their daily activities whilst maintaining a secure environment.

Key Responsibilities

1. User Account Management

   • Create, modify, and disable user accounts in various systems and applications and monitor automated creation processes and integrations.
   • Implement and enforce password policies and authentication methods (e.g., multi-factor authentication).
   • Maintain accurate and up-to-date user access records.

2. Access Control

   • Grant, modify, or revoke user access based on defined access control policies and roles.
   • Regularly review user access permissions to ensure they align with business needs and security policies.
   • Conduct periodic audits of user accounts and access rights to ensure compliance with security and regulatory requirements.

3. Security and Compliance

   • Collaborate with security teams to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of sensitive data.
   • Assist in preparing for audits, ensuring IAM processes are followed.

4. Troubleshooting and Support

   • Provide support to end-users regarding access issues, such as login problems, permission requests, and account lockouts.
   • Troubleshoot and resolve IAM-related technical issues or escalate them to higher-level support when necessary.
   • Work collaboratively with Technology teams to integrate IAM solutions with existing and new systems.

5. Policy and Procedure Development

   • Assist in the development and implementation of IAM policies, procedures, and best practices.
   • Continuously improve IAM workflows and access governance processes.

6. Reporting and Documentation

   • Prepare and deliver regular reports on user access, security incidents, and compliance status.
   • Document IAM processes, procedures, and workflows for internal training and future reference.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Technical Skills: Familiarity with IAM tools (e.g., SailPoint ISC, NERM, Microsoft Entra, AADDS, AADB2C), authentication technologies, and role-based access control (RBAC), and PKI knowledge.

• Security Knowledge: Understanding of IT security principles, data protection regulations, and best practices for managing sensitive information.

• Problem-Solving: Strong analytical and troubleshooting abilities to resolve access-related issues efficiently.

• Communication Skills: Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with both technical teams and non-technical users.

What You'll Love

To ensure we balance moments where we know we need to collaborate together and the need for flexibility, Asda has a hybrid way of working with a minimum 3 days a week in one of our Home Offices. Over and above this, each area of Asda may have additional requirements which may require spending more days in the office, visiting suppliers, stores or depots.

You will also get an excellent benefits package including:

• Discretionary company bonus
• Company pension up to 7% matched
• 15% colleague discount in store and online
• Free access to wellbeing services such as Wagestream, 24/7 virtual GP, counselling, health and dental cash plans and a 24/7 employee assistance helpline, alongside discounts across a range of services and activities, from airport parking, enhanced to theme parks and cinemas.
• Asda Allies Inclusion Networks – helping colleagues to make sure everybody is included and that our differences are recognised and celebrated
• Excellent parental leave policies, including maternity & adoption leave, paternity leave, shared parental leave, neonatal care leave, and support for those doing fertility treatments.

We want all colleagues to be able to bring their best and true selves to work, every day. Simply put, we want our colleagues to be Proud to be Asda and proud to be themselves