Lead IGA Engineer

JD Group Plc; Bury; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retailer is seeking a skilled Lead IGA Engineer to design and manage identity governance solutions in a fast-paced retail environment. Candidates should possess extensive SailPoint expertise and a strong operational background. Responsibilities include collaborating with technical teams, implementing identity governance policies, and maintaining the SailPoint platform. The role requires excellent problem-solving skills and a proactive attitude. Benefits include a staff discount and personal development opportunities.

Benefits

Staff discount on JD Group and other brands

Personal development opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience within Identity and Access Management.
• Strong operational knowledge of SailPoint features.
• Detail-oriented with a strong security mindset.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, configuration, and deployment of SailPoint ISC.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements.
• Integrate SailPoint ISC with enterprise systems and applications.

Skills

Proven experience within Identity and Access Management

Significant hands-on experience with SailPoint (preferably ISC)

Strong understanding of identity lifecycle management

Proficient in scripting and development languages (PowerShell, Java, Python)

Excellent problem-solving skills

Education

SailPoint certification (e.g. SailPoint IdentityNow Engineer or Architect)

Tools

SailPoint ISC

REST APIs

AWS

Azure

Job description

JD Sports- Head Office, Warwick House, Bury, United Kingdom

Job Description

Posted Tuesday 6 January 2026 at 01:00

Established in 1981 with a single store in the Northwest of England, the JD Group is a leading omni-channel retailer of Sports Fashion, Outdoors and Gyms with our colleagues working in stores across several retail fascias in many markets around the world.

JD Sports Fashion Plc was listed on the London Stock Exchange in 1996 and has been a FTSE100 publicly quoted company since 2019 and continues to grow in the UK and internationally.

We want to be the leading global omnichannel retailer in the sports and outdoor industry. To be a part of this successful company and help us to achieve this you will have the desire to ingrain our strategic goals of being a people‑led, innovative and customer‑focused organisation which provides operational excellence whilst identifying new areas of growth as part of our day to day objectives.

Job Title: LeadIGA Engineer

Location: Bury

Job Type: Full‑Time

Job Description:

We are seeking a skilled and experienced Identity Governance & Administration (IGA) Engineer to deliver best‑in‑class design, implementation and management of our IGA solution in a large‑scale, fast‑paced retail environment.

You will be joining the Identity & Access Management (IAM) team reporting to the Head of IAM, all of which is part of our growing Information Security function.

This role requires deep SailPoint ISC expertise, strong operational knowledge and the ability to work effectively across security, infrastructure, application and business teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design, configuration, and deployment of SailPoint ISC, including identity lifecycle access certifications, provisioning, and access request workflows
• Collaborate with business and technical stakeholders to gather requirements and translate them into scalable SailPoint configurations
• Integrate SailPoint ISC with enterprise systems and applications (both on‑prem and cloud) via out‑of‑the‑box connectors or custom‑built connectors
• Implement identity governance policies, role models, access reviews, and segregation of duties (SoD) controls
• Monitor and maintain the health of the SailPoint ISC platform, troubleshoot issues, and implement enhancements
• Automate provisioning and de‑provisioning for user access across multiple systems
• Participate in security audits and contribute to compliance efforts by providing evidence and supporting documentation
• Stay current with SailPoint updates, new features and industry best practices in identity and access management

Skills & Experience

• Proven experience within Identity and Access Management, with significant hands‑on experience with SailPoint (preferably ISC)
• Strong understanding of identity lifecycle management, JML, RBAC/ABAC/PBAC, access certification and provisioning
• Experience with SailPoint features such as:
  • IdentityNow configuration and deployment
  • Custom connector development
  • REST APIs and web services
  • Rules, roles, polices, and workflows in SailPoint ISC
• Familiarity with directory services (AD, Entra ID), HR system, s and enterprise applications
• Solid understanding of Windows/Linux systems, and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)
• Proficient in scripting and development languages such as PowerShell, Java or Python, and experienced at utilising SailPoint’s own REST APIs
• Excellent problem‑solving skills and attention to detail
• Strong written and verbal communication and collaboration skills
• Detail‑oriented with a strong security mindset and ability to think proactively.

Preferred Qualifications

• SailPoint certification (e.g. SailPoint IdentityNow Engineer or Architect)
• Background in broader IAM concepts such as PAM, SSO, or MFA.
• Security certifications such as CISSP, CISM or CCSP are a plus.
• Knowledge of security frameworks, regulatory requirements, and compliance standards (e.g. NIST, PCI DSS, GDPR).

We know our colleagues work tirelessly to make JD Sports the success it is today and in turn, we offer them some amazing benefits including staff Discount On JD Group and other brands within the organisation and personal development opportunities to learn and develop at work.

JD Sports- Head Office, Warwick House, Bury, Bury, United Kingdom