Principal IDAM Engineer

UK Regulators' Network; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Ofgem is seeking a Principal IDAM Engineer to lead the design and delivery of enterprise IDAM capabilities. You will shape governance, access controls and lifecycle management, working across architecture, infrastructure and security to implement secure, scalable solutions.

The role requires senior technical leadership, mentoring, and collaboration with regulatory and business teams. Flexible working with a hybrid pattern is offered across London, Glasgow and Cardiff.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering identity and access management (IDAM) solutions at scale.
• Strong understanding of identity governance and access controls.

Responsibilities

• Define and deliver Ofgem's enterprise IDAM strategy.
• Provide leadership across architecture, infrastructure, security and delivery teams.

Job description

Ofgem

The energy regulator for Great Britain, https://www.ofgem.gov.uk/about-us/working-ofgem

Requirements of the role

Ofgem is on a significant transformation journey. Within the Digital, Data and Security Services (DDSS) directorate, we are strengthening the foundations of our technology and security landscape, modernising infrastructure and enhancing access control across our technology estate. As part of this, we are developing a comprehensive IDAM capability that supports secure access, improves user experience and meets regulatory and compliance requirements.

As a Principal IDAM Engineer, you will play a central role in defining and delivering Ofgem’s identity and access management strategy. You will be responsible for shaping and implementing enterprise-wide IDAM solutions, ensuring that identity governance, access controls and lifecycle management processes are robust, scalable and aligned with industry standards.

This is a senior, technically focused role with leadership responsibility. You will work across architecture, infrastructure, security and delivery teams, translating business and regulatory requirements into secure, practical solutions. You will also provide leadership and mentoring within the team, strengthening capability and embedding best practice in identity and access management across the organisation.

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Location

London, Glasgow, Cardiff

Contract type

Full time, Permanent

Profession

Architect, Corporate, Data, Digital, Energy, Engineering, Regulation, Security, Strategy, Technology

Working pattern

Flexible working, Hybrid

Closing Date

02/11/2026