Lead IAM Engineer, Identity and Access Management

Morningstar; Greater London; On-site; GBP 59,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Morningstar is seeking a Lead IAM Engineer to drive enterprise IAM across Microsoft Entra ID and Okta. You will mentor a team, set standards, and shape the IAM roadmap in an Agile environment.

You’ll design SSO, MFA and governance, implement JML processes, and partner with Security, Cloud, and Application teams to deliver secure identity solutions. With 5+ years in IAM and strong leadership, you will influence architecture and automation using PowerShell and modern auth protocols.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience in a related field.
• Experience leading or mentoring engineering teams in an enterprise technology environment.
• Strong hands-on experience engineering enterprise Identity and Access Management solutions.
• Experience with Okta SSO and Lifecycle Management.
• Experience with Okta Identity Governance and Okta Workflows.
• Experience with Active Directory in complex enterprise environments.
• Knowledge of hybrid identity architectures and AD Group Policy.
• Experience with Microsoft Entra ID and Azure Application Proxy.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of IAM Engineers, fostering technical excellence and collaboration.
• Define engineering standards, best practices, and technical direction across the IAM platform.
• Provide technical leadership through architecture reviews and coaching.
• Drive project planning, prioritisation, and team capacity planning.
• Contribute to the long-term IAM strategy and technology roadmap.
• Design and evolve IAM solutions using Okta and Microsoft Entra ID.
• Automate JML processes and provisioning using PowerShell.
• Own the health, scalability, and security of the enterprise identity platform.
• Produce technical documentation and runbooks.
• Collaborate with Security, Infrastructure, Cloud, and Applications teams.

Skills

Okta SSO

OIG

Okta Workflows

Active Directory

PowerShell

SAML/OIDC/OAuth

Hybrid identity

Leadership

ServiceNow

Splunk

SCIM

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related

Tools

Microsoft Entra ID

Azure AD

Job description

The Role: TheLead IAM Engineer working in the IAM teamis responsible forenterprise-wide identity and access management across both Microsoft and Okta platforms. This highly visible role partners closely with teams across the organization, requiring a proactive, innovative mindset and a willingness to think beyond conventional approaches.Operating within an Agile environment, the team moves at pace to adapt to evolving business needs. Our technologists bring a diverse range ofexpertiseand share a commitment to treating technology as a craft, with a strong focus on delivering high-quality, customer-centric outcomes.The team underpins critical business services, enabling key functions across theorganizationto deliver seamless and exceptional user experiences.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of IAM Engineers, fostering a culture of technical excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Define engineering standards, best practices, and technical direction across the IAM platform.
• Provide technical leadership through architecture reviews, design discussions, and coaching.
• Drive project planning, prioritisation, and team capacity planning to ensure successful delivery.
• Contribute to the long-term IAM strategy and technology roadmap.
• Design, build, and evolve enterprise Identity and Access Management solutions using Okta and Microsoft Entra ID.
• Engineer and automate Joiner, Mover, Leaver (JML) lifecycle processes using Okta Workflows.
• Design and implement secure Single Sign-On (SSO), Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), and identity governance solutions.
• Integrate enterprise applications using SAML, OAuth, OpenID Connect (OIDC), SCIM, and other modern authentication standards.
• Engineer and maintain hybrid identity services across Active Directory and Microsoft Entra ID.
• Develop PowerShell automation to improve provisioning, administration, and operational efficiency.
• Own the health, scalability, resilience, and security of the enterprise identity platform.
• Lead the planning, design, and implementation of IAM projects and platform enhancements.
• Produce and maintain technical documentation, architecture diagrams, runbooks, and engineering standards.
• Provide technical guidance during major incidents and act as the escalation point for complex identity-related issues.
• Collaborate with Security, Infrastructure, Cloud, and Application teams to deliver secure identity solutions.
• Evaluate emerging identity technologies and recommend improvements that enhance security, automation, and user experience.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related discipline (or equivalent practical experience).
• Experience leading or mentoring engineering teams in an enterprise technology environment.
• Strong hands-on experience engineering enterprise Identity and Access Management solutions.
• 3+ years' experience with Okta Single Sign-On (SSO) and Lifecycle Management.
• 3+ years' experience with Okta Identity Governance (OIG).
• 3+ years' experience designing and building solutions using Okta Workflows.
• 5+ years' experience working with Active Directory in complex enterprise environments.
• Strong knowledge of Active Directory Group Policy and hybrid identity architectures.
• Experience with Microsoft Entra ID (Azure Active Directory).
• Experience with Azure Application Proxy or similar application proxy technologies.
• Strong PowerShell scripting skills with a focus on automation.
• Experience with Microsoft Certificate Services.
• Excellent troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to lead technical initiatives while remaining hands-on with engineering work.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. Self-motivated with the ability to work autonomously in a fast-moving environment.

Desirable:

• ServiceNow
• Splunk
• Basic knowledge ofSystem forCross-domain Identity Management

Base Salary Compensation Range

GBP 59,400.00-82,866.66

Bonus Target

12.5% Annual

We expect the compensation and target bonus for this role to fall within the stated range. The specific compensation offered will depend on the candidate’s qualifications, experience, and other job-related factors.

Morningstar's hybrid work environment gives you the opportunity to collaborate in-person each week as we've found that we're at our best when we're purposely together on a regular basis. In most of our locations, our hybrid work model is four days in-office each week. A range of other benefits are also available to enhance flexibility as needs change. No matter where you are, you'll have tools and resources to engage meaningfully with your global colleagues.

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