Identity & Access Management Specialist

Yolk Recruitment Ltd; Newport; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job description

About the Role:

We are seeking an experienced Identity & Access Management Specialist with a strong background in designing, implementing, and managing robust IAM strategies and solutions to safeguard our client's information assets. The role involves ensuring secure and efficient access to resources, mitigating insider threats, and enhancing overall cyber resilience.

Reporting to the Cyber Resilience Manager, this role is instrumental in maintaining a secure and efficient access control environment. You will be implementing IAM strategies, ensuring compliance with policies, and managing access to resources effectively.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement a comprehensive IAM strategy aligned with the Cyber Security Strategy.
• Design IAM architectures that support secure and efficient access controls across the business.
• Establish and enforce access governance policies and procedures.
• Conduct periodic access reviews and certifications to ensure compliance with security policies and regulatory requirements.
• Design and implement processes for the entire identity lifecycle, including joiners, movers, and leavers (JML).
• Implement and manage PAM solutions to control and monitor privileged access.
• Develop and enhance IAM-related incident response plans to address potential security incidents.

Qualifications:

• Proven experience in IAM or related roles.
• In-depth knowledge of IAM principles, technologies, and best practices.
• Familiarity with IAM frameworks and standards.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Cyber Security, Information Technology, or related field (desired).

Benefits:

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, which can be tailored to celebrations that reflect your beliefs.
• Pension - 5% employee contribution, doubling your contribution at 10%, totaling 15%.
• 14 x salary Life Insurance linked to membership of the Retirement Savings Plan.
• "Choices" flexible benefit scheme options including corporate gym memberships, dental insurance, and health cash-plans.
• Access to our Financial Wellbeing Programme.
• Enhanced pay for parental leave.
• Retail discounts and cashback scheme.
• Annual salary review.
• Discretionary annual bonus.
• Company Sick Pay.
• In-house Occupational Health Team.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Comprehensive training.

Please get in touch for further details!