Identity and Access Manager

TN United Kingdom; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a technical manager to lead a dynamic team focused on identity strategy and projects. This role offers a unique opportunity to blend hands-on technical delivery with team leadership, ensuring the integrity of corporate identity. You will engage with stakeholders across various departments, manage a global team, and stay ahead of industry trends in identity governance. If you're passionate about innovation and ready to make a significant impact, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Remote-first working model

Employee-led diversity and inclusion networks

Annual charity and fundraising initiatives

Global fitness and trivia competitions

Monthly wellbeing webinars

Global wellbeing days

Qualifications

• Experience leading teams in Identity Access Management.
• Hands-on technical delivery in identity strategy.

Responsibilities

• Manage a global team of Identity Access Management engineers.
• Collaborate with IT and Cybersecurity stakeholders.

Skills

Stakeholder management

OIDC

SCIM

OAuth

PAM

PIM

Entra ID (Azure AD)

Microsoft Active Directory

Identity governance

Compliance controls

Tools

Saviynt

Sailpoint

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Posted:

05.05.2025

Expiry Date:

19.06.2025

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Role Summary

Corporate Identity is a critical control point for Sophos, underpinning everything our employees do and serving as a foundation for our certification and compliance programs. We are looking for a technical manager to lead a team of 2-4 Identity SMEs and contribute to our identity strategy and projects. This role involves both hands-on technical delivery and team leadership.

What you will do

1. Manage a global team of 2-4 Identity Access Management engineers
2. Collaborate with stakeholders across IT, Cybersecurity, and other teams to define identity control requirements
3. Own the delivery, management, and control of corporate identity, leveraging input from SMEs
4. Stay up to date with industry trends in PAM, PIM, and IGA
5. Develop and execute an identity roadmap aligned with business needs
6. Coach and mentor engineers in both technical and soft skills
7. Manage demand using agile methodologies

Skills & Experience

• Stakeholder management, including engagement with C-level executives
• Hands-on experience with OIDC, SCIM, OAuth, PAM, and PIM solutions
• Experience managing Entra ID (Azure AD) and Microsoft Active Directory
• Understanding of identity governance and compliance controls

Desirable:

• Experience with Saviynt or Sailpoint
• Experience with SOC Type II, ISO, and similar controls

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At Sophos, we believe in the power of diverse perspectives to fuel innovation. Research shows that candidates sometimes hesitate to apply if they don't check every box in a job description. We challenge that notion. Your unique experiences and skills might be exactly what we need to enhance our team. Don't let a checklist hold you back – we encourage you to apply.

What's Great About Sophos?

• Sophos operates a remote-first working model, making remote work the primary option for most employees. However, some roles may necessitate a hybrid approach. Please refer to the location details in our job postings for further information.
• Our people – we innovate and create, all of which are accompanied by a great sense of fun and team spirit
• Employee-led diversity and inclusion networks that build community and provide education and advocacy
• Annual charity and fundraising initiatives and volunteer days for employees to support local communities
• Global employee sustainability initiatives to reduce our environmental footprint
• Global fitness and trivia competitions to keep our bodies and minds sharp
• Global wellbeing days for employees to relax and recharge
• Monthly wellbeing webinars and training to support employee health and wellbeing