IAM Technical Specialist - SC Cleared

Proactive Appointments; Oxford; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Proactive Appointments seeks an IAM Technical Specialist on a contract basis outside IR35. Role is hybrid with three days on-site near Oxford and requires SC clearance. Must have demonstrable SailPoint experience and strong IGA credentials.

The successful candidate will implement IAM solutions, integrate with Entra ID/Azure AD, and build workflows and attestation campaigns while aligning to security standards.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience implementing IGA platforms (SailPoint, Saviynt, Omada, One Identity, or similar).
• Proven experience integrating IGA with Microsoft Entra ID / Azure AD.
• Experience connecting authoritative sources (HR systems, databases) to IGA platforms.

Skills

SailPoint

IGA platforms

Azure AD integration

HR system integration

Identity lifecycle

JML automation

Approval workflows

Access certification

RBAC modelling

App connectors

Authentication protocols

Active Directory

LDAP

ISO 27001

NIST CSF

Troubleshooting

Runbooks

SC clearance

Tools

Microsoft Entra ID / Azure AD

Job description

IAM Technical Specialist - Outside IR35 - Hybrid - SC Cleared

Our client is urgently looking for an experienced Security Cleared IAM Technical Specialist to join their team on a contract basis, initially for 6 months with a view to extend.

Please note, the role is OUTSIDE of IR35. The role is hybrid, with 3 days per week required on-site near Oxford.

To be considered for this role you must have demonstrable experience with SailPoint.

IAM Technical Specialist - Key Skills:

• Hands-on experience implementing IGA platforms (SailPoint, Saviynt, Omada, One Identity, or similar)
• Proven experience integrating IGA with Microsoft Entra ID / Azure AD
• Experience connecting authoritative sources (HR systems, databases) to IGA platforms
• Strong understanding of identity lifecycle management and JML process automation
• Experience building approval workflows and access request processes
• Knowledge of access certification, recertification, and attestation campaigns
• Understanding of RBAC modelling, role mining, and entitlement management
• Experience with application connector development and configuration
• Strong understanding of authentication protocols (SAML, OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect, SCIM)
• Knowledge of directory services (Active Directory, LDAP) and hybrid identity
• Working knowledge of security frameworks: ISO 27001, NIST CSF
• Strong troubleshooting skills for provisioning and synchronisation issues
• Good documentation skills for technical configurations and runbooks
• Ability to obtain SC-level national security clearance

IAM Technical Specialist - Outside IR35 - Hybrid - SC Clearance

Due to the volume of applications received for positions, it will not be possible to respond to all applications and only applicants who are considered suitable for interview will be contacted.