Lead IAM Engineer

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the UK is seeking a Lead IAM Engineer to define and maintain their IAM strategy and architecture. The role involves leading the design of secure IAM solutions, evaluating new technologies, and driving innovation in the IAM domain. The ideal candidate will have mastery of IAM principles and a deep understanding of security architecture, cloud platforms, and automation practices.

Qualifications

• Mastery of IAM principles and technologies.
• Deep understanding of security architecture and cloud platforms.
• Expertise in designing architectures based on modern security frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Define and maintain IAM strategy, architecture, and roadmap.
• Lead architectural design of enterprise-wide IAM solutions.
• Drive innovation and set standards for automation.

Skills

IAM principles

Security architecture

API security

Automation

Cloud platforms

Tools

Terraform

Python

PowerShell

Go

Job description

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Our team is growing, and we are looking for a Lead IAM Engineer to join us on our journey!

1. Define and maintain the organisation's IAM strategy, architecture, and roadmap
2. Lead the architectural design and oversee the implementation of scalable, secure, and resilient enterprise-wide IAM solutions
3. Evaluate, pilot, and recommend new IAM technologies, standards, and methodologies
4. Provide expert-level consulting on IAM architecture, security posture, and integration strategies
5. Drive innovation, set standards for automation (including IaC and API usage best practices), and foster continuous improvement within the IAM domain
6. Establish secure and reusable patterns for application integration (SSO/Federation) and API access management
7. Lead troubleshooting efforts for the most complex identity and access issues
8. Influence stakeholders and drive change at an organisational level

Your background and mindset

• Mastery of IAM principles, technologies, protocols, and best practices across various vendor solutions
• Deep understanding of security architecture, enterprise integration patterns, and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure)
• Expertise in designing and implementing architectures based on modern security frameworks (e.g., Zero Trust)
• Advanced knowledge of API security (REST, OAuth, OIDC, SAML) and integration strategies
• Proficiency in relevant programming/scripting languages (e.g., Python, PowerShell, Go) for automation and integration
• Expertise in leveraging Infrastructure as Code (IaC) (e.g., Terraform) and APIs for strategic automation, orchestration, and system integration
• Ability to evaluate and integrate identity context from diverse security tool sources
• The ability to inspire, guide with strategic decision-making, and effective communication skills
• Proven ability to influence stakeholders and drive organisational change.