Senior Identity Engineer

Sophos; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote-first working model

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Annual charity initiatives

Global fitness competitions

Wellbeing webinars

Job summary

A cybersecurity firm in the UK is seeking a Senior Identity Engineer to manage its modern identity stack. You will lead projects from Passkey deployments to compliance controls and onboard applications into Microsoft Entra ID and Saviynt. Ideal candidates will have hands-on experience with identity solutions and a thorough understanding of compliance frameworks. Join a diverse team that champions innovation and offers remote work flexibility, continuing professional development, and a dynamic team culture.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience and SME knowledge with identity solutions like OIDC, SCIM, OAuth.
• Experience managing with Microsoft Entra ID and Active Directory.
• Understanding of identity governance and compliance controls.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to corporate identity projects from Passkey deployments.
• Act as an SME in Microsoft Entra ID and Saviynt.
• Onboard applications into Microsoft Entra ID and Saviynt.

Skills

OIDC

SCIM

OAuth

PAM

PIM

Tools

Microsoft Entra ID

Active Directory

Saviynt

Terraform

GitHub

Job description

About Us

Sophos is a global leader and innovator of advanced security solutions for defeating cyberattacks. The company acquired Secureworks in February 2025, bringing together two pioneers that have redefined the cybersecurity industry with their innovative, native AI‑optimized services, technologies and products. Sophos is now the largest pure‑play Managed Detection and Response (MDR) provider, supporting more than 28,000 organizations. In addition to MDR and other services, Sophos’ complete portfolio includes industry‑leading endpoint, network, email, and cloud security that interoperate and adapt to defend through the Sophos Central platform. Secureworks provides the innovative, market‑leading Taegis XDR/MDR, identity threat detection and response (ITDR), next‑gen SIEM capabilities, managed risk, and a comprehensive set of advisory services. Sophos sells all these solutions through reseller partners, Managed Service Providers (MSPs) and Managed Security Service Providers (MSSPs) worldwide, defending more than 600,000 organizations worldwide from phishing, ransomware, data theft, other everyday and state‑sponsored cybercrimes. The solutions are powered by historical and real‑time threat intelligence from Sophos X‑Ops and the newly added Counter Threat Unit (CTU). Sophos is headquartered in Oxford, U.K. More information is available at www.sophos.com.

IT at Sophos

IT at Sophos is the powerhouse behind world‑class business capabilities, applications, infrastructure, and services that bring our company’s vision and strategy to life. Led by a seasoned leadership team with deep expertise in the security industry, and powered by technical contributors recognized as trailblazers in their fields, our department thrives on innovation and agility to deliver cutting‑edge solutions. Joining our team means becoming part of a culture that champions creativity and excellence while investing in your growth. We are dedicated to your professional development, offering exciting opportunities to elevate your skills and advance your career.

Role Summary

Corporate Identity is a critical control point for Sophos, underpinning everything our employees do and serving as a foundation for our certification and compliance programs. We are looking for a Senior Identity Engineer to join our team of Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) who manage our modern identity stack, covering everything identity related from Passkeys through to our Identity Governance and Administration (IGA) processes.

What You Will Do

• Contribute, and lead corporate identity projects, from Passkey deployments through to the retirement of legacy technology
• Act as an SME in one or more of Microsoft Entra ID, Saviynt, MiServer AD
• Onboard applications into Microsoft Entra ID and Saviynt
• Support the broader team with identity related projects and expertise
• Stay up to date with industry trends in PAM, PIM, and IGA
• Work using agile methodologies
• Join the identity team out of hours support rota

What You Will Bring

• Hands‑on experience and SME knowledge with OIDC, SCIM, OAuth, PAM, and PIM solutions
• Experience managing and SME knowledge with Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD) and Microsoft Active Directory
• Experience with Saviynt
• Understanding of identity governance and compliance controls
• Desirable:
• Terraform experience
• Azure/Microsoft Certifications
• CI/CD using GitHub

Ready to Join Us?

At Sophos, we believe in the power of diverse perspectives to fuel innovation. Research shows that candidates sometimes hesitate to apply if they don’t check every box in a job description. We challenge that notion. Your unique experiences and skills might be exactly what we need to enhance our team. Don’t let a checklist hold you back – we encourage you to apply.

What’s Great About Sophos

• Sophos operates a remote‑first working model, making remote work the primary option for most employees. However, some roles may necessitate a hybrid approach. While we are a remote first organization, applicants must have legal authorization to work in the jurisdiction where the position is posted, without requiring employer sponsorship.
• Our people – we innovate and create, all of which are accompanied by a great sense of fun and team spirit
• Employee‑led diversity and inclusion networks that build community and provide education and advocacy
• Annual charity and fundraising initiatives and volunteer days for employees to support local communities
• Global employee sustainability initiatives to reduce our environmental footprint
• Global fitness and trivia competitions to keep our bodies and minds sharp
• Global wellbeing days for employees to relax and recharge
• Monthly wellbeing webinars and training to support employee health and wellbeing

Our Commitment To You

We’re proud of the diverse and inclusive environment we have at Sophos, and we’re committed to ensuring equality of opportunity. We believe that diversity, combined with excellence, builds a better Sophos, so we encourage applicants who can contribute to the diversity of our team. All applicants will be treated in a fair and equal manner and in accordance with the law regardless of gender, sex, gender reassignment, marital status, race, religion or belief, color, age, military veteran status, disability, pregnancy, maternity or sexual orientation. We want to give you every opportunity to show us your best self, so if there are any adjustments we could make to the recruitment and selection process to support you, please let us know.

Data Protection

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Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Engineering and Information Technology

Industries

Software Development

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