Identity Governance and Administration (IGA) Engineer

Qube Research & Technologies; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Qube Research & Technologies is seeking an Identity Governance and Administration (IGA) Engineer to design, implement, and manage identity lifecycle solutions. The role involves ensuring compliance, enhancing security protocols, and optimizing IGA capabilities, making it ideal for candidates with strong technical expertise and a commitment to best practices.

Benefits

Healthy work-life balance initiatives

Diversity and inclusion programs

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in identity governance or IAM role.
• Hands-on experience with IGA platforms.
• Preferred Certifications such as CISSP, CISM.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain automated processes for user provisioning.
• Define and implement role-based access controls.
• Ensure IGA processes comply with regulatory requirements.

Skills

IAM

Scripting

Problem-Solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Bachelor's degree in Information Security

Tools

SailPoint

Saviynt

Job description

Qube Research & Technologies (QRT) is a global quantitative and systematic investment manager, operating in all liquid asset classes across the world. We are a technology and data driven group implementing a scientific approach to investing. Combining data, research, technology, and trading expertise has shaped QRT's collaborative mindset which enables us to solve the most complex challenges. QRT's culture of innovation continuously drives our ambition to deliver high quality returns for our investors.

As an Identity Governance and Administration (IGA) Engineer at QRT, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and managing IGA solutions to ensure secure and efficient identity lifecycle management. You will collaborate with technology, HR, and security teams to maintain regulatory compliance, enforce access policies, and drive automation across identity-related processes. This role requires deep technical expertise in IGA platforms, strong problem-solving skills, and a commitment to security best practices.

Your future role within QRT includes:

• Identity Lifecycle Management
  • Design and maintain automated processes for user provisioning, modification, and deprovisioning.
  • Ensure alignment between identity lifecycle policies and organizational goals.
  • Integrate IGA solutions with HR systems, directories, and applications.
• Access Governance
  • Define and implement role-based access controls (RBAC) and attribute-based access controls (ABAC).
  • Support remediation and maintenance of Active Directory (AD) groups to align with governance policies.
  • Manage periodic access certifications and reviews across systems and applications.
• IGA Platform Management
  • Configure, maintain, and enhance IGA tools (e.g., SailPoint, Saviynt).
  • Monitor platform performance and address system issues proactively.
  • Collaborate with vendors and internal teams to optimize IGA capabilities.
• Compliance and Audit Support
  • Ensure IGA processes comply with regulatory requirements (e.g., SOX, GDPR, ISO 27001).
  • Prepare evidence and documentation for internal and external audits.
  • Work with compliance teams to address audit findings and remediation plans.
• Security and Risk Management
  • Support risk assessments related to identity and access governance.
  • Contribute to policies and standards related to identity management.
  • Respond to identity-related incidents and support root cause analysis.
• Continuous Improvement
  • Stay informed on industry trends, tools, and best practices in IGA.
  • Recommend enhancements to improve identity governance and reduce manual effort.
  • Participate in cross-functional projects to expand IGA capabilities.

Your present skillset:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field.
• 3-5 years of experience in identity governance or a related IAM role.
• Hands-on experience with IGA platforms such as SailPoint, Saviynt, or similar.
• Understanding of RBAC, ABAC, SSO, MFA, and AD group structures.
• Familiarity with security and compliance standards (e.g., ISO 27001, SOX, GDPR).
• Strong scripting and automation skills (e.g., PowerShell, Python).
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
• PreferredCertifications such as CISSP, CISM, or IAM-specific certifications (e.g., CIAM, SailPoint Certified Implementation Engineer).

QRT is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome diversity as essential to our success. QRT empowers employees to work openly and respectfully to achieve collective success. In addition to professional achievement, we are offering initiatives and programs to enable employees achieve a healthy work-life balance.