Principal Identity and Access Management Engineer

Middle Recruitment Limited; Basingstoke; Hybrid; GBP 85,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative recruitment firm is seeking a Principal IAM Engineer to lead Identity Security projects. This role offers the chance to work with cutting-edge technology, develop a robust IAM platform, and collaborate with various teams to enhance security measures. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in Identity Management, particularly with Azure Active Directory, and will play a key role in driving process improvements and automation. This position provides a clear path for career progression into an architectural role, making it an exciting opportunity for those looking to advance their careers in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of Identity experience and strong project management skills.
• Familiarity with Azure AD, Cloud environments, and Microsoft tech stack.

Responsibilities

• Support the Enterprise Architect in planning and implementing Identity Security projects.
• Identify and implement new technologies and process improvements.

Skills

Identity Management

Project Management

Azure Active Directory

Cloud Computing

Microsoft Tech Stack

Privileged Access Management

OAuth 2.0

OpenID

SAML

Network Security

Communication Skills

Job description

Principal Identity and Access Management (IAM) Engineer

Up to £85k + £10k car + 15% Annual Bonus

Basingstoke, Hampshire – Hybrid (2 days in p/w)

middle has partnered exclusively with a key client to hire a strong Principal Identity and Access Management (IAM) Engineer. This Identity Engineer will support the Enterprise Architect to plan, design, and implement all projects within Identity Security.

In this role, you will have the independence to identify and implement new technologies, process improvements, or automation across the domain. You’ll have the opportunity to build the most intelligent, robust, and modern Identity (IAM) platform that can automate, protect, and deliver.

This role offers clear progression into an Architectural role or the opportunity to continue with the hands-on engineering approach.

The ideal Principal IAM Engineer will have:

1. 3+ years of previous Identity experience
2. Previous experience managing end-to-end project management implementation
3. Strong skills and experience with Entra ID/Azure Active Directory (Azure AD)
4. Experience working in a Cloud environment – ideally Microsoft Azure
5. Strong familiarity with most of the Microsoft tech stack
6. Ideally, experience using Privileged Access Management (PAM)
7. Understanding of frameworks and protocols like OAuth 2.0, OpenID, and SAML
8. Experience in spotting and fixing flaws internally
9. Experience using network security concepts
10. Strong communication skills; able to collaborate with resources in separate teams, suppliers, or internal stakeholders

You must already have the right to work in the UK. No Sponsorship is available.

If you feel this role is right for you, please submit your CV.

Middle Recruitment Limited is an Equal Opportunities Employer. Middle provides equal employment opportunities regardless of ethnic origin, gender, nationality, religion, physical ability, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, or medical history.