Identity Access Manager

TieTalent; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Cyber Security is seeking an Identity and Access Manager to oversee the security functions within the Cyber Security team. This role will involve developing identity services, managing IAM tooling, and ensuring compliance with security standards. The ideal candidate will have strong technical skills and experience in roles such as IAM Manager or Cyber Security Manager, coupled with relevant certifications.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role within mid/large organisations, ideally in Financial Services.
• Strong technical skills with IAM technologies.
• Deep knowledge of RBAC, Conditional Access, and Zero Trust.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic development and operational management of identity services.
• Ensure compliance and risk management standards are met.
• Coordinate with Cyber Security teams for identity security operations.

Skills

Identity and Access Management

Cyber Security

Analytical Skills

Problem Solving

Communication

Education

CISSP Certification

CISM Certification

CSSP Certification

Tools

Sailpoint

CyberArk

Entra ID

Job description

About

Manager: CISO
Department: Cyber Security
Division: Enterprise Information Technology Services
Location: London, Hybrid

Main Purpose

Identity is a core security component in any modern IT estate, ensuring the right people, machines, and software components have access to the correct resources at the appropriate time, while preventing unauthorised access and maintaining a secure environment. The Identity and Access Manager role heads up this crucial security function within the Cyber Security Team and will:

• Lead strategic development and operational management of identity services.
• Develop and manage identity and access related tooling and processes to ensure mature, efficient, and secure working practices.
• Be an advocate for best practices in Identity and Access Management.
• Ensure compliance and risk management standards are met.

Main Responsibilities

• Lead the Identity and Access function within the Cyber Security team, including:
  • Access Management
  • Identity Governance and Administration
  • Role Based Access Control
  • Privileged Access Management
  • Identity Threat Detection and Response
  • Access Certification
  • Identity Data Management & Analytics
• Ensure that only authorised identities have access to relevant data and systems, working with department heads, team leads, and system owners to establish appropriate access levels.
• Develop and maintain the IAM roadmap to deliver key initiatives, collaborating with Enterprise Architects to embed identity security principles by design.
• Manage external suppliers to mature identity security and test processes regularly.
• Coordinate with Cyber Security and wider Enterprise Information Technology Services (EITS) teams to ensure smooth identity security operations and investigate identity security events.
• Provide regular MI and reporting on identity-related risks and controls, managing a program to reduce these risks continually.
• Stay informed of emerging threats, tactics, and techniques, assisting senior leadership in understanding potential security issues, including those from acquisitions or business initiatives.
• Oversee the management and development of identity security tooling.
• Assist the CISO in broader Cyber Security management as needed.

Skills and Experience

• Proven experience in a similar role within a mid/large organisation, preferably in Financial Services or Insurance sectors.
• Strong technical skills with IAM technologies such as Sailpoint, CyberArk, & Entra ID.
• Deep knowledge of identity and access management concepts like RBAC, Conditional Access, and Zero Trust.
• Experience in streamlining processes and automation.
• Cyber security SME with relevant certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM, CSSP).
• Extensive project consulting experience, integrating security requirements and ensuring secure go-lives.
• Good understanding of emerging cyber threats and technologies.
• Knowledge of UK Insurance and Financial Services legislation and relations.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and strategic skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills, capable of explaining complex concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

Personal Qualities

• Strong collaborator with excellent relationship-building skills across diverse cultures and levels.
• Adaptable to the changing cyber landscape and corporate objectives.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently or in project teams within tight deadlines.

Preferred Experience

Roles such as IAM Manager, Identity Security Manager, Access Management Lead, Cyber Security Manager, etc.

Nice-to-Have Skills

• Automation
• CISSP

Location

City of London, England, United Kingdom

Work Experience

• Cyber Security Specialist
• Security Analyst

Languages

• English