IAM Technical SME

Vanquish Tech; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Vanquish Tech is seeking an experienced IAM Technical SME to deliver hands-on expertise across implementation, integration, optimisation and support of enterprise IAM solutions in a hybrid London setting.

You will work with architects, security teams and business stakeholders to deliver secure, scalable identity services, covering provisioning workflows, SSO, MFA and policy management, while building runbooks and operational docs for ongoing IAM operations.

Qualifications

• Hands-on IAM engineering experience with enterprise solutions.
• Proficiency in SAML, OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect and SCIM.
• Scripting ability with PowerShell, Python or Java.

Responsibilities

• Implement, configure, and support enterprise IAM solutions.
• Develop and maintain provisioning and deprovisioning workflows.
• Configure and manage SSO, MFA, and access policies.
• Build and support integrations between IAM platforms and 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 runbooks.
• Collaborate with security operations, infrastructure, cloud, and app teams.
• Ensure IAM solutions meet security, compliance, and operational requirements.

Skills

IAM engineering

Scripting

Troubleshooting

Stakeholder comms

Tools

Microsoft Entra ID

Okta

SailPoint Identity Security Cloud

CyberArk

Active Directory

LDAP

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)

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.