IAM Technical SME

Vanquish Tech; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Vanquish Tech is seeking an experienced IAM Technical SME for a 12-month contract in London (Hybrid - 4 days onsite). You will implement, support, and optimise enterprise IAM solutions, collaborating with architects, security teams, and business stakeholders to deliver secure identity services.

The role requires hands-on IAM engineering, experience with Entra ID/Okta/SailPoint/CyberArk, and strong scripting skills.

Qualifications

• Hands-on IAM engineering or technical SME experience.
• Experience with one or more IAM platforms: Microsoft Entra ID, Okta, SailPoint, CyberArk.
• Directory services experience: Active Directory, LDAP.
• Federation/auth protocols: SAML, OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect, SCIM.
• Scripting/automation: PowerShell, Python, or Java.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• IAM integrations with cloud and on-premises apps.
• SIEM logging, monitoring, and audit experience.

Responsibilities

• Implement, configure, and support enterprise IAM solutions.
• Develop identity provisioning and deprovisioning workflows.
• Configure and manage SSO, MFA, and access policies.
• Build and support integrations between IAM platforms and enterprise applications.
• Develop automation scripts and APIs to streamline identity processes.
• Troubleshoot authentication, authorisation, and provisioning issues.
• Support IAM migrations, upgrades, and transformation initiatives.
• Create technical documentation, support procedures, and operational runbooks.
• Collaborate with security operations, infrastructure, cloud, and application teams.
• Ensure IAM solutions meet security, compliance, and operational requirements.

Skills

IAM SME

IAM engineering

Troubleshooting

Automation

Security awareness

Tools

Microsoft Entra ID

Okta

SailPoint Identity Security Cloud

CyberArk

Job description

IAM Technical SME - 12-Month Contract (Inside IR35)

Location: London, United Kingdom (Hybrid - 4 days per week onsite)

Contract Length: 12 months

Start Date: ASAP

Employment Type: Contract (Inside IR35)

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced IAM Technical SME to provide hands-on expertise across the implementation, integration, optimisation, and support of enterprise IAM solutions.

The successful candidate will work closely with architects, engineers, security teams, and business stakeholders to deliver secure, scalable identity services.

Key Responsibilities

• Implement, configure, and support enterprise IAM solutions.
• Develop and maintain identity provisioning and deprovisioning workflows.
• Configure and manage SSO, MFA, and access policies.
• Build and support integrations between IAM platforms and enterprise applications.
• Develop automation scripts and APIs to streamline identity processes.
• Troubleshoot authentication, authorisation, and provisioning issues.
• Support IAM migrations, upgrades, and transformation initiatives.
• Create technical documentation, support procedures, and operational runbooks.
• Collaborate with security operations, infrastructure, cloud, and application teams.
• Ensure IAM solutions meet security, compliance, and operational requirements.

Requirements

Required Skills and Experience

• Proven experience in a hands-on IAM engineering or technical SME role.
• Strong technical expertise in one or more IAM platforms, including:
  • Microsoft Entra ID
  • Okta
  • SailPoint Identity Security Cloud
  • CyberArk
• Experience with directory services, including:
  • Active Directory
  • LDAP
• Strong understanding of federation and authentication protocols, including SAML, OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect, and SCIM.
• Experience with scripting and automation using PowerShell, Python, or Java.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Experience integrating IAM solutions with cloud and on-premises applications.
• Familiarity with SIEM logging, monitoring, and audit requirements.

Desirable Qualifications

• Vendor certifications in IAM technologies.
• Experience working within financial services or other regulated industries.
• Knowledge of DevSecOps, Infrastructure as Code, and API security.
• Security certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or Security+.

Key Competencies

• Strong analytical and troubleshooting capabilities.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong documentation and knowledge-sharing skills.
• Delivery-focused mindset with attention to detail.