IBM IAM Engineer

Virgin Money UK; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution is seeking an IAM Engineer in Glasgow. You will develop and support robust IAM solutions while collaborating with teams to ensure security and compliance. The position offers a hybrid work model with opportunities for professional growth. Required skills include experience with IBM IAM tools and proficiency in Unix shell scripting. Benefits include 25 days of holiday, private medical insurance, and access to performance-related bonuses.

Benefits

25 days holiday

Private medical insurance

Annual performance-related bonus

Flexible benefits scheme

Life assurance

Paid volunteering days

Qualifications

• Experience with IBM tools ISVA/ISAM, ISVG/ISIM, ISVD/ISDS, ISDI.
• Understanding of IAM systems and methodologies.
• Ability to prioritize multiple activities.

Responsibilities

• Develop, test, and implement IAM solutions.
• Support development and live services.
• Identify and resolve live issues.

Skills

Managing and configuring IAM solutions

Unix shell scripting

Ansible

General Linux OS usage

Strong technical expertise

Analytical skills

Tools

IBM tools

Microsoft Entra ID

OKTA

Job description

Overview

Business Unit: Technology Operations & Cyber Security

Salary Range: £40,800 to £51,000 per annum DOE

Location: UK Hybrid - Work from anywhere in the UK, with flexibility to occasionally visit Glasgow or Gosforth HUB.

Contract Type: Permanent

Our Security Engineering team is part of Technical Operations and Cyber Security within Virgin Money and we maintain the Bank's Security tools & applications. Our aim in Security Engineering is to cultivate unwavering trust in our products and services by engineering resilient security solutions that protect our users and customers from evolving threats. We strive to be the invisible shield, working tirelessly to ensure their data and digital experiences remain safe, secure, and uninterrupted. By joining our team, you will become a vital part of this mission, contributing your unique skills and perspectives to building a safer digital future.

You will be a key part of a dynamic team supporting the organisation's Identity Management (IM) environment. Working closely with both internal colleagues and external 3rd parties, you will be responsible for ensuring change in this area is managed and controlled effectively.

Our work is highly specialised, so while we do not expect you to have all the required skills, you will be expected to drive your own development. Your core skills will be enhanced through self-study, paired learning and practical experience, and we will support you with formal training and mentoring as required.

What you'll be doing

• As an IAM Engineer you will be part of a team responsible for the development, testing, and implementing IAM solutions, ensuring they are robust, secure & resilient.
• Supporting development, test and live service through the proactive identification, ownership, diagnosis and swift resolution of live issues.
• Improving our delivery through innovation, continuous improvement and automation.
• Working with project teams to ensure our solutions meet the organisation's operational and strategic needs.
• Supporting live service through change controls and the proactive identification of risk.
• Implementing and supporting IM deployments for production and non-production systems.

We need you to have

• Proven experience in managing and configuring IAM solutions. Specifically, IBM tools, ISVA/ISAM, ISVG/ISIM, ISVD/ISDS and ISDI.
• Unix shell scripting, Ansible, PERL and general Linux OS usage knowledge and practical experience.
• An understanding of IAM systems and methodologies.
• Strong technical expertise and decision-making skills.
• Ability to work on own initiative and take responsibility for team deliverables.
• Ability to prioritise multiple activities in a rapidly changing environment.
• Positive attitude and excellent interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Exposure to risk and control concepts.

We would like you to have

• Practical experience of federated Identity management through IDaaS using tools such as: Microsoft Entra ID, OKTA.
• Practical experience of any of the IBM Enterprise Security solutions.
• Knowledge of Information Security concepts such as encryption using keys, SSL or HTTPS.
• An understanding of Internet-based Information Technology.
• Exposure to J2EE applications.
• Practical experience of IBM WebSphere and Db2.
• Practical experience of scripting & Automation tools.

The extras you'll get

• 25 days holiday per year, increasing over time to 30. Plus, an option to buy more, giving you even more choice.
• Private medical insurance
• A highly competitive pension to help you build a strong foundation for retirement
• Access to an annual performance-related bonus
• Training and development to help you progress your career
• A great selection of additional benefits through our flexible benefits scheme
• Life assurance to provide peace of mind for you and your loved ones
• Up to 2 days of paid volunteering a year

If we're lucky to receive a lot of interest, we may close the advert early. Please ensure to submit your applications as soon as possible.

Say hello to Virgin Money

Virgin Money is so much more than just a bank. As part of the Nationwide group, together we're the UK's first full-service mutual bank serving millions of retail and business customers and all driven by our purpose; Banking but fairer, more rewarding and for the good of society. With us, you'll be part of an organisation uniquely positioned to make a difference to the lives of customers, communities and broader society and embark on a collaborative, customer obsessed, and fun-filled career journey. Embrace the weekdays, enjoy fantastic perks, and make a meaningful positive difference. Time to discover what it means to be part of the first mutual full-service banking provider. Be yourself at Virgin Money

At Virgin Money, we celebrate everyone. We have fun, think big, and relentlessly include each other, all in pursuit of our purpose: Banking - but fairer, more rewarding, and for the good of society.We're committed to creating an inclusive culture where colleagues feel safe and inspired to contribute, speak up and be heard.

As a Disability Confident Leader, we're committed to removing any obstacles to inclusion. If you need any reasonable adjustments or support making your application, contact our Talent Acquisition team [e-mail]

Please note: If we receive a high volume of eligible applications, we may need to prioritise candidates whose skills and experience most closely align with the role, while still ensuring fair and equitable consideration for all applicants.

Advertised: 26 Jan 2026 GMT Standard Time

Applications close: 09 Feb 2026 GMT Standard Time