IdAM Engineer

Guidant Global; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site role

Job summary

Guidant Global is seeking an IdAM Engineer to join the Identity and Access Management Live Services team on a 12 month contract. Fully on-site in London, you will manage and monitor identity infrastructure, ensuring high availability and security.

You will provide expert support across Active Directory, Privileged Access Management, and IdAM solutions, while collaborating with suppliers and delivery teams on changes and improvements in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3+ years' experience administering Windows Server environments (2008/2012/2016/2019).
• Experience supporting Active Directory Domain Services in enterprise environments.
• Working knowledge of Linux system administration.
• Strong scripting capability, particularly with PowerShell, including automation development.
• Experience administering DNS and DHCP services.
• Familiarity with MIM/FIM and security best practices.

Responsibilities

• Provide support for Windows Active Directory Domain Services and associated security infrastructure.
• Deliver 2nd and 3rd line support for Active Directory, Privileged Access Management, and IdAM solutions.
• Respond to incidents and service requests, taking ownership through to resolution.
• Perform proactive system monitoring and daily health checks to prevent service disruption.
• Collaborate with support and project teams to implement changes and technical solutions.
• Follow and adhere to corporate change management processes.
• Maintain the integrity and security of identity management services in line with industry best practices.
• Support disaster recovery testing and critical project activities, including work outside standard hours when required.
• Engage with third-party suppliers to ensure effective service delivery and value.

Skills

Windows Server

Active Directory

Linux

RSA 2FA

PKI/Certificates

PowerShell

DNS/DHCP

Networking

Identity security

MIM/FIM

Job description

IdAM Engineer

Location: Lonodn
Contract Type: 12 Month Contract
Working Arrangement: Fully On-site Role

About the Role

Guidant Global is supporting our client in recruiting a skilled IdAM Engineer to join a dedicated Identity and Access Management (IdAM) Live Services team.

This role is critical in maintaining and monitoring key components of the organisation's identity infrastructure, ensuring high levels of availability, performance, and security. You will act as a subject matter expert across identity technologies, contributing to continuous service improvement and supporting a fast-paced, evolving IT environment.

Alongside operational responsibilities, you will provide technical expertise to project delivery teams and work closely with external suppliers to ensure value is maximised across partnerships. This is an exciting opportunity to work within a highly secure and complex environment, supporting essential identity services that underpin organisational operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide support for Windows Active Directory Domain Services and associated security infrastructure
• Deliver 2nd and 3rd line support for Active Directory, Privileged Access Management, and IdAM solutions
• Respond to incidents and service requests, taking ownership through to resolution
• Perform proactive system monitoring and daily health checks to prevent service disruption
• Collaborate with support and project teams to implement changes and technical solutions
• Follow and adhere to corporate change management processes
• Maintain the integrity and security of identity management services in line with industry best practices
• Support disaster recovery testing and critical project activities, including work outside standard hours when required
• Engage with third-party suppliers to ensure effective service delivery and value

Essential Skills & Experience

• Minimum 3+ years' experience administering Windows Server environments (2008/2012/2016/2019)
• Experience supporting Active Directory Domain Services in enterprise environments
• Working knowledge of Linux system administration
• Experience with Two-Factor Authentication (RSA) and PKI/Certificate services
• Strong scripting capability, particularly with PowerShell, including automation development
• Experience administering DNS and DHCP services
• Good understanding of network protocols and firewall technologies
• Knowledge of system security principles and integration technologies
• Experience supporting disaster recovery planning and testing
• Familiarity with Microsoft Identity Manager (MIM) / Forefront Identity Manager (FIM)

Desirable Skills

• Experience working within secure or highly regulated environments
• Exposure to identity governance or access certification tools
• Knowledge of modern identity platforms and cloud-based identity services

Who We're Looking For

Someone who is:

• A strong communicator with excellent written and verbal skills
• Able to work autonomously as well as collaboratively within a team
• Highly organised with the ability to manage workloads and meet deadlines
• Proactive and solution-focused in a fast-paced environment
• Committed to continuous improvement and service excellence

Why Join Through Guidant Global?

We take a people-first approach to recruitment, supporting you at every stage of your journey. You'll have the opportunity to work on critical identity infrastructure within a collaborative and forward-thinking environment, gaining valuable experience in a highly specialised and in-demand area of IT.

Guidant Global is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.