Principal Cyber Security Analyst – IAM

Jobtailor; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a senior leader to head the Identity and Access Management (IAM) team in the UK. You will establish governance, standards and metrics for identity security, own IAM tooling and security platforms, and deliver scalable, automated identity governance and access management across the full lifecycle.

You will act as the primary contact for senior stakeholders, providing authoritative IAM and cyber security advice while aligning policies with business needs and regulatory

Qualifications

• Experience leading teams and operationalising IAM capabilities (IGA, PAM, RBAC, MFA)
• Experience enabling balanced risk management decisions for complex scenarios
• Embedding risk into governance through reporting and assessment
• Proven cyber security operations skills
• Clearance: BPSS and National Security Vetting (Security Check)
• Right to work in the UK or eligibility for Skilled Worker visa
• Willingness to work 2 days/week in Glasgow or Dundee offices

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the IAM team and governance framework
• Own IAM tooling, platforms and security monitoring across lifecycle
• Provide IAM and cyber security guidance to senior stakeholders
• Deliver IAM, cyber risk and information protection strategies
• Champion incident management for identity and privileged access risks
• Conduct risk assessments for IAM and cyber security scenarios
• Lead security assessments, design, and implementation
• Develop IAM policies, standards and guidelines

Skills

IAM leadership

IGA

PAM

RBAC

MFA

Risk management

Governance

Stakeholder engagement

Cyber security operations

Education

BPSS Checks

Security Check

Tools

IAM Tooling

Security Platforms

Job description

• Lead and develop the Identity and Access Management (IAM) team
• Establish governance, standards and performance metrics for identity security and access control
• Own and optimise IAM tooling and security platforms
• Deliver scalable, automated identity governance, access management and security monitoring across the full lifecycle
• Act as a primary point of contact for senior stakeholders and influencers
• Provide authoritative IAM and cyber security advice to the organisation and wider central government community
• Align IAM policies, standards and controls with business and user needs
• Deliver Cyber Security Strategy work relating to IAM, cyber risk, access control, identity governance and information protection
• Champion incident management, investigation and response for identity, privileged access and authentication risks
• Assess and respond to cyber threats while maintaining confidentiality, integrity, availability, accountability and compliance
• Deliver risk assessments for complex or novel IAM and cyber security scenarios
• Lead security assessment, design, implementation and review activities
• Develop cyber security and IAM policies, standards and guidelines

Requirements

• Experience leading teams and developing and operationalising Identity and Access Management (IAM) capabilities, including IGA, PAM, RBAC, MFA, identity lifecycle management, authentication and authorisation services, identity federation and access governance processes; or implementing new security operating procedures and practices
• Experience enabling balanced and cost-effective risk management decisions for complex or significant-risk situations
• Experience embedding risk into corporate governance through effective reporting and assessment
• Communicating and Influencing (Level 4)
• Changing and Improving (Level 4)
• Principal Cyber Security Analyst alignment within the Government Digital and Data Profession
• Cyber security operations skills
• CV and supporting statement of no more than 750 words
• Successful completion of BPSS checks
• Successful clearance of additional National Security Vetting clearance (Security Check)
• Right to work in the UK or eligibility for a Skilled Worker visa
• Minimum 2 days per week in the assigned Glasgow or Dundee office

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in leading Identity and Access Management (IAM) teams, developing governance frameworks, and implementing security policies. Proficient in risk management, cyber security operations, and stakeholder engagement within the context of IAM and cyber security.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Identity And Access Management (IAM)
• Cyber Security Operations
• Risk Management
• Governance Frameworks
• Stakeholder Engagement

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Identity Governance And Administration (IGA)
• Privileged Access Management (PAM)
• Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)
• Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)
• Identity Lifecycle Management
• Authentication Services
• Authorization Services
• Identity Federation
• Access Governance Processes
• Security Assessment

Soft Skills

• Communicating And Influencing
• Changing And Improving

Certifications & Qualifications

• BPSS Checks
• National Security Vetting Clearance (Security Check)

Industry Keywords

• Cyber Security Strategy
• Incident Management
• Risk Assessments
• Compliance
• Information Protection

Tools & Technologies

• IAM Tooling
• Security Platforms