IAM Manager

Ocho People; Belfast; Hybrid; GBP 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A global professional services organisation in Belfast is seeking an experienced Identity & Access Management (IAM) Manager. This key leadership role involves overseeing operational governance and ensuring compliant access to systems and data. The successful candidate will have a strong background in IAM technologies, including Microsoft Entra ID and CyberArk, and will lead a team to enhance IAM services. This role offers substantial growth opportunities within a newly established team.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a manager or senior lead within IAM.
• Hands-on experience with IAM technologies and controls.
• Background in IT infrastructure with security principles.

Responsibilities

• Lead IAM operational governance and access management.
• Oversee day-to-day IAM services and team operations.
• Collaborate with architecture and compliance teams.

Skills

Microsoft Entra ID

Active Directory

Privileged Access Management

Risk Management

Team Management

Stakeholder Engagement

Education

Industry certifications (e.g. CISSP, CISM, CISA)

Tools

CyberArk

Job description

Identity & Access Management (IAM) Manager

Location: Belfast (hybrid)

Our client, a global professional services organisation, is building a newly formed Identity & Access Management function and is seeking an experienced IAM Manager to lead operational delivery in Belfast.

The Opportunity

This is a key leadership role within Information Security, responsible for ensuring secure, compliant and efficient access to systems and data across a large, complex global environment. The successful candidate will focus on IAM operations, working closely with architecture, engineering, infrastructure and security stakeholders.

The team owns the full IAM lifecycle, from design and deployment through to day-to-day service operation, with a strong emphasis on privileged access, governance, and audit readiness.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead IAM operational governance, including privileged access management, RBAC and access certification
• Oversee day-to-day IAM services, ensuring secure provisioning, review and revocation of access
• Manage and develop a team of IAM managers and analysts
• Maintain IAM policies, procedures, controls and documentation
• Monitor controls, dashboards and reporting to support risk management and audits
• Collaborate closely with IAM architecture, engineering, infrastructure and compliance teams
• Drive continuous improvement, automation and service efficiency

Experience

• Proven manager or senior lead within IAM, identity, infrastructure or access operations
• Strong hands‑on experience with Microsoft Entra ID and Active Directory in enterprise environments
• Experience with PAM technologies (e.g. CyberArk or similar)
• Solid understanding of IAM controls, governance, and risk management
• Comfortable operating at scale and engaging confidently with senior stakeholders
• Background in IT infrastructure with the ability to apply security principles operationally

Desirable

• Industry certifications (e.g. CISSP, CISM, CISA)
• Experience supporting audits and regulatory frameworks (ISO 27001, NIST)
• Exposure to automation, scripting or IAM transformation initiatives

Why Apply?

• Join a newly established, strategically important team
• Significant scope to shape IAM operations and grow with the function
• Long‑term permanent role with strong investment in people and capability

Please apply now if you are meeting the above criteria, or contact Andrew Harrison directly.