IdAM Engineer - Identity Security & AD Automation

Guidant Global; Whitehall; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Guidant Global is supporting our client in recruiting an IdAM Engineer to join a dedicated Identity and Access Management Live Services team. You will maintain identity infrastructure, ensuring availability, performance, and security while providing SME guidance to project delivery teams.

The role involves supporting Windows AD, PAM, and IdAM solutions, incident response, change management, and collaboration with external suppliers to maximise value in a highly secure environment.

Qualifications

• 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.

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

PowerShell scripting

Active Directory

Windows Server

Linux

PKI/Certificates

RSA MFA

DNS

DHCP

Firewall

Disaster recovery

Tools

PowerShell

RSA MFA

PKI

DNS

DHCP

Firewall

Job description

Guidant Global is supporting our client in recruiting an IdAM Engineer to join a dedicated Identity and Access Management Live Services team. You will maintain identity infrastructure, ensuring availability, performance, and security while providing SME guidance to project delivery teams.

The role involves supporting Windows AD, PAM, and IdAM solutions, incident response, change management, and collaboration with external suppliers to maximise value in a highly secure environment.