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Security and Identity Consultant

RELX

Richmond

On-site

GBP 50,000 - 70,000

Full time

10 days ago

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Job summary

A leading technology firm in the UK is seeking a meticulous Security and Identity Management Specialist. The role will function as a key conduit between the CISO office and Global Technology Operations, ensuring all security activities are effectively executed. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field along with relevant experience in IAM. This position offers flexible working hours and a variety of benefits, including generous leave and health programs.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Health screening and private medical benefits

Wellbeing programs

Life assurance

Contributory pension scheme

Share option scheme

Travel Season ticket loan

Electric Vehicle Scheme

Optional Dental Insurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Charity support days

Learning and development resources

Employee discounts scheme

Qualifications

Valuable experience in IAM or a similar cybersecurity role.
Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CompTIA Security+, or Microsoft Certified: Identity and Access Administrator are preferred.

Responsibilities

Overall accountability for the Global Technology Operations security roadmap.
Designing, implementing, and maintaining IAM frameworks to support organisational needs.
Developing and enforcing IAM policies in alignment with organisational standards and regulatory requirements.
Generating and presenting IAM-related audit reports to leadership and stakeholders.
Collaborating with the CISO office to identify, assess, and mitigate potential vulnerabilities.
Respond to security incidents involving identity or access breaches.
Ensuring compliance with role-based access control (RBAC) and least-privilege principles.

Skills

Knowledge of security standards and technology opportunities

Proficiency with IAM tools (e.g. Saviynt)

Knowledge of authentication protocols such as LDAP

Familiarity with scripting and automation (e.g., PowerShell, Python)

Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, OCI)

Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities

Excellent communication and collaboration skills

Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science or Cybersecurity

Tools

Saviynt

About the Role

We are seeking a meticulous Security and Identity Management Specialist to join our team. This role is under Global Technology Operations and will function as a key conduit between the CISO office and Global Technology Operations.

You will report to the VP of Global Operations and be a key member of the senior leadership team and will be the driving force behind the security posture of our systems and services as well as setting RX up to have an identity structure.

This role is responsible for ensuring all security activities across ops are understood and executed effectively, working with the CISO office to understand the requirements and translate those into actionable items to be implemented across Global Technology Operations.

This role is also responsible for creating an Identity and access management strategy for RX, implementing the defined strategy in alignment with IAM frameworks and ensuring the solutions are operationally maintained.

Key Responsibilities

Overall accountability for the Global Technology Operations security roadmap
Designing, implementing, and maintaining IAM frameworks to support organisational needs.
Developing and enforcing IAM policies in alignment with organisational standards and regulatory requirements.
Generating and presenting IAM-related audit reports to leadership and stakeholders.
Collaborating with the CISO office to identify, assess, and mitigate potential vulnerabilities.
Respond to security incidents involving identity or access breaches.
Ensuring compliance with role-based access control (RBAC) and least-privilege principles.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent work experience).
Valuable experience in IAM or a similar cybersecurity role.
Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CompTIA Security+, or Microsoft Certified: Identity and Access Administrator are preferred.

Skills

Knowledge of security standards, technology opportunities, managing potential security incidents and current cyber threats.
Proficiency with IAM tools (e.g. Saviynt).
Knowledge of authentication protocols such as LDAP.
Familiarity with scripting and automation (e.g., PowerShell, Python).
Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, OCI) and securing cloud environments.
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Why Join Us?

Join our team and contribute to a culture of innovation, collaboration, and excellence. If you are ready to advance your career and make a significant impact, we encourage you to apply.

Work in a way that works for you

We promote a healthy work / life balance across the organisation. We offer an appealing working prospect for our people. With numerous wellbeing initiatives, shared parental leave, study assistance and sabbaticals, we will help you meet your immediate responsibilities and your long-term goals.

Working flexible hours - flexing the times when you work in the day to help you fit everything in and work when you are the most productive.

Working for you

We know that your wellbeing and happiness are key to a long and successful career. These are some of the benefits we are delighted to offer :